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Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 07:30:14 PM

Title: Mint Green?
Post by: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 07:30:14 PM
I have a plan for a set, and I'm trying to put my finger on a really fresh mint green colour in the 104 palette. Cant think of one!! Copper green is close but too reactive, so is dirty martini but too creamy. Any suggestions?
Thanks! x
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: awrylemming on February 16, 2011, 07:32:34 PM
Green tea?
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 07:32:46 PM
Kryptonite ?
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Krysia@No98 on February 16, 2011, 07:34:22 PM
Pea green?

Or if you are going for transparent have you thought about layering them?

I was going to also suggest Kryptonite or Peacock but I think you might find them to icy

(cross posts)
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Veebee on February 16, 2011, 07:42:19 PM
Kryptonite base with Mojito over the top?
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 07:46:00 PM
this is kryptonite etched ...

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/5394882733_c3425c8bf7_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanbeads/5394882733/)
kryptohearts (http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanbeads/5394882733/) by Mad Cat Glass (http://www.flickr.com/people/urbanbeads/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Jolene on February 16, 2011, 07:55:16 PM
nom nom colour!
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 07:57:08 PM
les they are stunning!! I'll give it shot tomorrow but I was thinking something softer...aaaaarg, you know when you have an image in your head and you cant explain?! lol, I'll see if i can find the pantone! thanks guys x
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 07:57:58 PM
it is a rather gorgeous colour isn't it :) it's slightly translucent if left unetched, but it's still lovely :)
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Veebee on February 16, 2011, 08:00:46 PM
Quote from: Jolene on February 16, 2011, 07:55:16 PM
nom nom colour!

I quite agree!

Effetre pale Emerald (031) is transparent but very similar in colour to copper green...
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: hollergrafik on February 16, 2011, 08:00:54 PM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/5120073779_04091af630.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kays-beads/5120073779/)
Berry mint (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kays-beads/5120073779/) by Kays Beads (http://www.flickr.com/people/kays-beads/), on Flickr

These are Kryptonite unique, its slightly darker
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 08:04:17 PM
Kryptonite is gorgeous, isn't it ;D .... I can't believe that I had a rod or two sitting in the bottom of my stash draw for ages too !
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: hollergrafik on February 16, 2011, 08:05:30 PM
I love it with purple, makes the colour really 'pop'
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 08:05:53 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5451161567_e873c93b67.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenfchalmers/5451161567/)
Mint Green? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenfchalmers/5451161567/) by helenfchalmers (http://www.flickr.com/people/helenfchalmers/), on Flickr


This is what I was thinking. Would prefer an opaque, or transluscent. hmmmm. Love those aswell Kay, so pretty x
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 08:06:03 PM
Must buy some more !
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 08:06:59 PM
Quote from: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 08:05:53 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5451161567_e873c93b67.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenfchalmers/5451161567/)
Mint Green? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenfchalmers/5451161567/) by helenfchalmers (http://www.flickr.com/people/helenfchalmers/), on Flickr


This is what I was thinking. Would prefer an opaque, or transluscent. hmmmm. Love those aswell Kay, so pretty x

The closest I remember to finding that colour was a bullseye colour that looked a bit like Jade ... not a 104 though I'm afraid
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: awrylemming on February 16, 2011, 08:07:28 PM
Sadly, the only thing I have resembling that colour is P & T  :(  Which is pretty much exactly the right shade.
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 08:09:40 PM
bum. I had an inkling that would be the answer :(  ;)
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Veebee on February 16, 2011, 08:11:36 PM
LE archive suggests CiM celadon or Eff Grasshpper?

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-61942.html
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 08:12:28 PM
I have some Celadon, but it looks a bit dark ... never tried grasshopper though
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Les on February 16, 2011, 08:18:45 PM
I have no spare Kryptonite, but I have a part rod of Celadon if you just need a bit to try before you buy ?
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 08:21:44 PM
Thanks Les, I have a rod of celadon lying around from a CIM mixed pack, it does look a bit dark I'm thinking grasshopper may be the way forward, off to have a rootle to see if i have a random rod of it! :)

Thanks for the link Vicki!  :-*
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Veebee on February 16, 2011, 08:23:29 PM
Most welcome, hope you find something! xx
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Cecilia on February 16, 2011, 08:24:32 PM
How about Elephaba?
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Veebee on February 16, 2011, 08:25:29 PM
Quote from: Cecilia on February 16, 2011, 08:24:32 PM
How about Elephaba?

Love this colour! It's a bit like the lime part of a chocolate lime, YUM!  ;D
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Kaz on February 16, 2011, 09:07:02 PM
I think grasshopper may be a bit strong - I would go for green tea.
It's the base on these

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5188847823_5edf29983d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5188847823/)
Commission - Jan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5188847823/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr

Kazx
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: MangoBeads on February 16, 2011, 09:20:13 PM
Green Tea is definately Mint Green - its yum !
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: sparrow on February 16, 2011, 09:25:40 PM
I love tea green, but the batches can vary a bit.

Might the answer to your question lie here?

http://www.serenasbeadery.com/color%20gallery.asp
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Krysia@No98 on February 16, 2011, 10:36:47 PM

I have just posted a picture of all the greens I have that could possibly be considered mint.  (sorry I haven't figured out how to post directly from phone to here)

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=266001&id=569680027&l=0f4f0ddd7b

(hope that works)

I reckon you should try the pale emerald green over a core of white and etched.  I've put the part numbers of all the colours I've got on there too
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: SueP on February 16, 2011, 10:38:21 PM
Grasshopper?
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Kalorlo on February 16, 2011, 10:43:39 PM
The little spacer of grasshopper I've made looks a good match to that shade on my monitor. Your monitor may vary  :D
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: helenfc on February 16, 2011, 10:47:07 PM
I have some green tea, my batch seems a lot more white than what you have Kaz (they are so pretty!) I agree the grasshopper is too green green. (if you know what i mean!)
Sabine that website looks awesome, her copper green is exactly what I'm looking for!! Mine is like the dirty copper green though. :(
And Krysia, I love your spacer organisation!! need to see if I have any pale emerald!
xx
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Studio Girl on February 19, 2011, 07:16:00 PM
Reichenbach do one called mint green in 104 the same colour as you posted
Ionly have 1/2 rod other wise you would be very welcome to it
I am sure I got it from Martin if not it was Plowdens
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Kalorlo on February 19, 2011, 09:02:27 PM
Is it definitely 104? Reichenbach's website has a mint green in 96 but not 104.
Title: Re: Mint Green?
Post by: Studio Girl on February 20, 2011, 09:20:08 AM
Sure it was 104 I only had one rod and would love some more
I did buy some from plowdens that was 96 and it was lovely to work with