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Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: Brink Beads on February 02, 2011, 02:51:13 PM

Title: CiM Sangria and striking it
Post by: Brink Beads on February 02, 2011, 02:51:13 PM
I am having a bit of a problem striking my hearts.  The majority of the bead strikes ok but I am getting very patchy streaky beads where it hasn't all struck!!!!
Any ideas anyone??
Title: Re: CiM Sangria and striking it
Post by: suzielaws on February 02, 2011, 02:55:47 PM
Have you tried heating it a little bit more not just flashing through the flame?
Title: Re: CiM Sangria and striking it
Post by: Trudi on February 02, 2011, 03:27:25 PM
Hi

if you do a search on the topics this was discussed a few weeks ago.

Make sure that you have a neutral flame, and work a little cooler rather than raging hot - (sounds odd I know when you're supposed to heat up striking colours). And do give it a chance to cool before gently re-heating.

HTH
Title: Re: CiM Sangria and striking it
Post by: Brink Beads on February 02, 2011, 03:56:47 PM
Thanks Suzi and Trudi, can't seem to find the discussion mentioned though.  I'm a bit new to all this.

Title: Re: CiM Sangria and striking it
Post by: Brink Beads on February 02, 2011, 04:15:26 PM
Its ok, just found it.  Will try all suggestions and will promise to get to grips with the forum.
Thanks again
xx
Title: Re: CiM Sangria and striking it
Post by: Trudi on February 03, 2011, 10:37:13 AM
Good luck!