I read the reviews but lately with all the fake reviews of products online I was skeptical. Was really frustrated as the Kemper High Fire Wire I was using always slumped and I usually lost half of my ornaments to the kiln gods. These rods don't! I coated them in kiln wash since my ornaments have a punched hole and get dipped in glaze. When I opened my kiln full of ornaments this time I didn't lose a single one. Super satisfied with these rods!