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Title: Best way to melt murrini
Post by: Pat from Canvey on August 03, 2011, 09:22:08 AM

I've made a few murrini and have no problem applying them to beads but end up with the centre of the murrini hardly showing and the outer encasing layer and stripes being too prominent. Here's an example,(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/12685369/397951399.jpg)
Any tips on how to get the central area to expand more? I've tried melting without squashing and squashing as soom as the whole of the murrini glows. What am I doing wrong?

Title: Re: Best way to melt murrini
Post by: Margram on August 03, 2011, 09:36:57 AM

Have you tried putting a blob of clear on top first, Pat? Nice bead, by the way. :)

Title: Re: Best way to melt murrini
Post by: Shirley on August 03, 2011, 10:09:34 AM

I'd try a little clear, flatten it gently, then add a little more and flatten again until you get the effect you want.

Title: Re: Best way to melt murrini
Post by: hollergrafik on August 03, 2011, 10:11:05 AM

The thinner the slice the more the centre shows Pat.

Title: Re: Best way to melt murrini
Post by: Pat from Canvey on August 03, 2011, 10:35:37 AM

Thanks all. I'll try that today.

Title: Re: Best way to melt murrini
Post by: Madam Steph on August 03, 2011, 11:38:09 AM

Thanks for raising the question, Pat.
It happens to me, sporadically, but more than I would wish.

Frit-Happens !

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