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Lampwork => Common Problems => Topic started by: Charli on January 24, 2009, 07:29:17 PM

Title: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: Charli on January 24, 2009, 07:29:17 PM
Do you have a favourite red, orange or yellow transparent that isn't striking?

I don't get on well with effetre striking red or orange, anything I do with it I burn the colours out.

I've tried CIM sangre (which is a colour I really don't like, I always get streaky blobs in it from the core of the rod) and clockwork but they're just not quite transparent enough!

Title: Re: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: sparrow on January 24, 2009, 07:33:52 PM
There is a very straightforward Effetre Yellow TRansparent.....?
Title: Re: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: Hels4444 on January 24, 2009, 08:16:05 PM
I was gonna say cim clockwork but its not quite transparant, I really like light amber transparant effetre on white??

Hels
Title: Re: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: Carol on January 24, 2009, 08:36:40 PM
Lauscha strawberry is a lovely red colour that isn't striking, but it will burn out if you're not careful. Keep it high up in the flame & it's fine  :)
Title: Re: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: Carol on January 24, 2009, 09:12:26 PM
Just remembered I have orange & yellow lauscha too, but it's not totally clear, I'd say more like translucent. Same applies, keep high in the flame ;)
Title: Re: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: Charli on January 25, 2009, 02:12:30 PM
Where do you buy Lauscha from in Europe?
Title: Re: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: Carol on January 25, 2009, 09:32:38 PM
I got mine ages ago from Quinton at Glassworks. I checked his website but he doesn't appear to have any of those colours at the moment but why don't you pm him & ask if he'll be getting those colours back in? Also check with Christina at Fritenglas - I think she maybe stocks Lauscha  ;)
Title: Re: Orange, Yellow and Red Transparent 104 Glass
Post by: Steampunkglass on January 25, 2009, 10:25:47 PM
Clockwork can be a bit funny, you can sometimes heat it and it will start going clear, then strike it again and goes to a solid colour again. I did that recently and ended up with a tone tone effect- which was a pain as I wanted it completely solid colour