I really love these rods. I bought the heavy ones with a goal to eventually hang small Christmas ornaments thrown off the hump. I’ve been increasing the weight on them with no bend in the rods. If there is a small glaze stick. It is easily removed. The bonus is the box they come in so that I can keep them safe without fear of breaking when not in the kiln. They are also very fairly priced compared to the metal rods that bend so easily.