Hi all,
I have been using Effetre Clear so far to encase, however was wondering if there is another glass more suitable? - I haven't had any particular problem with Effetre but seem to remember reading somewhere that there is a better clear glass :-\
Any advice & recommendations very MUCH appreciated!
Thanks
Gail
Hello Gail
There's a recent thread on here somewhere about encasing.
I've tried Lauscha - which is more expensive than effetre but people love, Effetre 004 and Effetre 006. So far I've had most luck with Effetre 004 but I seem to get a sooty finish to my beads if I have my propane turned right up.
I'm on a HotHead on bulk fuel.
Sally
I really like the reichenbach crystal, only it is a bit stiffer than effetre.. that might be why it doesn't bubble. It might be too stiff for a hot head.
Thank you for your responses, thats helpful.
I'm actually using a Bobcat -
Any other suggestions?
Gail
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Love the Lauscha!
I'm on a Bobcat and have found the "new" soft Lauscha clear to be superb - melts just like butter and even I've done a decent encasing job - several times on the trot!!!
Amazing for me ;D
I'm even making beads now just so I can encase them - how sad is that?
I know it's expensive, but I think it's worth it - why spend time on a bead to risk a 50/50 shot on the clear? I feel that now the odds are slightly stacked in my favour and believe me, I need all the help I can get :D
Cerri
Thank you all, that is really helpful, I will be shopping for Lauscha real soon! ;D