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Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: helenfc on November 21, 2010, 03:59:11 PM

Title: Unreactive Ivory
Post by: helenfc on November 21, 2010, 03:59:11 PM
Hello!
I'm after some suggestions. I had an elaborate idea at 3am (  :o ) which i really want to try out :)
To do it, im going to need to use black (or very dark brown) and an unreactive ivory colour, ie. not effetre. I know CIM Butter Pecan and Ginger are described as 'unreactive' on website, i have some unique butter pecan but its quite translucent when pulled thin which is no good I need it to be opaque. Never used ginger but need it to be as similar to ivory as it can be.
Any suggestions? The lines between black and ivory need to be very crisp.
I hope this makes sense!! x
Title: Re: Unreactive Ivory
Post by: Jolene on November 21, 2010, 04:01:56 PM
How about encased ivory stringer? Vetro ivory is less reactive than Effetre ivory but will still have show a reaction outline with the copper colours.
Title: Re: Unreactive Ivory
Post by: helenfc on November 21, 2010, 04:06:20 PM
thanks jo but it would be pulling a murrini, ivory base with black lines :( not sure if it would work with encased stringer?
Title: Re: Unreactive Ivory
Post by: Jolene on November 21, 2010, 04:11:08 PM
Down to trial and error really when it comes to murrini making with reactive colours. Ivory doesn't react with black though. Best not to use Hades or Nero intenso if you are looking for crisp rather than organic murrini effects - I would favour Tuxedo over Effetre/Vetro when murrini making as it stays a truer black colour when puled very thin (rather than dense purple or dense blue).

Hope this helps, Jo x
Title: Re: Unreactive Ivory
Post by: helenfc on November 21, 2010, 04:17:56 PM
it does, thanks very much jo  :-*
Title: Re: Unreactive Ivory
Post by: Kaz on November 21, 2010, 07:31:09 PM
Try Reichenbach deep black and eff ivory standard.
Kazx