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2009-10-18, 5:34am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Crystal Press
I am not one to buy many presses. I choose carefully and use what I own often. I have lentils, buttons and pillow. I now would like to purchase a crystal press but I am confused on which one.......Zoozii? Cattwalk? Differences?
I own presses from both companies but I am not clear on the differences between the two in the crystal shape, thank you.
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2009-10-18, 12:33pm
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I don't know either but there is also another one, crystal press from Mike. It has four more facets than the zoozi and cattwalk so it rounder looking. I like the zoozi crystal which I have though I do like the look of Mike's also as it might be more comfortable to wear?
http://www.mikesbrassforglass.com/
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2009-10-18, 12:47pm
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I've been eyeing lots of presses made by Mike lately, especially that crystal press!
Someday, when someone pays me back the money they owe me I'll be able to get whatever I want!  .
or pay off bills  .
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2009-10-18, 8:21pm
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Here's a vid showing the use of Zoozii's Crystal Duo...it's the one I have and would recommend, only because I like the ease of use the pins afford me and the true, no-extra-facets or elongated crystal shape. Maybe this will help you decide. If nothing else, it's gonna make you REALLY, REALLY WANT ONE, no matter who you get it from!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqwheQw64nw
De the enabler...
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2009-10-18, 8:47pm
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That is the video that really helped me learn how to make the crystals better. I have that press and love it.
When someone was looking for Mike's faceted crystal press in the garage sale here on LE.....and I saw the beautiful beads that were being made with Mike's I wanted to add that to my press collection.
I don't think I could ever part with my Zooziis' crystal press though!
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2009-10-19, 1:23am
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I also prefer the Zoozii's crystal press over Cattwalk.
Love the easy of use with the pins. Much easier (IMO) to align base and top. With Cattwalk I tend to fiddle around too much to align them perfectly.
I also can recommend the Mike's Classy Crystal press. It does have a different look though, not as crisp & sharp. But it gives you lots of surface for your designs.
It's super easy to use - in fact of all my presses, this one is the easiest to use.
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2013-03-08, 4:21pm
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what size crystals are the most popular for bracelets?
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