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Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: Mandy on April 25, 2012, 06:34:42 PM

Title: What red is the best ?
Post by: Mandy on April 25, 2012, 06:34:42 PM
I have come across a tut that needs Sangria red, which I do not have and was wondering what would be a good replacement..I don't seem to have much luck with reds, I made eight Ladybirds the other day that all turned out Brown :(. So if anyone could point out what I am doing wrong I will send Big hug yourway xx
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: MangoBeads on April 25, 2012, 06:38:06 PM
I LOVE LAUSCHA :) ... Thick rods but so yummy !!
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: helbels on April 25, 2012, 06:39:06 PM
Sangre is a sort of semi opaque red... so you might have trouble finding something else similar.

The new CIMs (Maraschino and Valentine) are quite nice, and Effetre Purple Red is also good, although that's very opaque.
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: The Tartan Trout on April 25, 2012, 06:39:42 PM
I love sangria, but maraschino is lovely to use too :) I usually burn reds but these two have been fab :)
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: ScarletLeonard on April 25, 2012, 06:40:50 PM
I'm a convert to CiM Valentine for red.
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Glassy Lou on April 25, 2012, 06:45:02 PM
Maraschino is delish. I can't get on with Sangre to save my life, but Maraschino hasn't given me any problems at all.
It is about 4x the cost though.... typical  ;)
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Mandy on April 25, 2012, 06:48:20 PM
Arhh, Is this why my reds are going brown am I burning them?...
Thankyou Ladies, You was quick... I'm sending big hugs now ;D
I'm off to nose in my shedio to see if I have any off these, I know I have purple red.
I do keep looking at Maraschino, I have heard it is beautiful. I have been told the result are amazing  but since flame off my husband has hidden his purse..lol
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: The Tartan Trout on April 25, 2012, 06:56:44 PM
I like purple red too and it is so much cheaper than maraschino :)
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: cbeadies on April 25, 2012, 07:19:37 PM
I love maraschino at the moment! I posted some maraschino beads at the end of last week's gallery if you want to see the colour.
I found that sangre tends to look brownish in certain lighting, but maraschino stays beautifully red.  Haven't tried Purple Red though.




Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: awrylemming on April 25, 2012, 07:20:10 PM
I'm afraid I'm another convert to Maraschino - it's a perfect bright red, very well behaved and even in colour.  Sangria is a pain at times, I find that too.  I love purple red, but if it's for ladybirds then it might not be quite what you're after?  I could send you a selection of ends to try if you'd like so you can compare them? x
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Trudi on April 25, 2012, 07:39:35 PM
Gentle Mandy and work a little cooler, slightly note oxygen than propane.

Effetre light red is also very nice x
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Mandy on April 25, 2012, 09:06:04 PM
I do love my Frit Ladies, you always come to my rescue.. Thankyou sue but the lovely Cbeadies has offered me some already but thanks for the lovely offer.. Thankyou Trudy, I think I am maybe being a bit to harsh with it. Even watching all them lovely Ladies demos at Flame off and how patient they are with the glass. I do tend to work too hot  ;D
A BIG HUG TO YOU ALL
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Madam Steph on April 25, 2012, 09:33:17 PM
Lauscha for me too.
It's listed as transparent, but it fires to a delicious opaque

L x
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: awrylemming on April 25, 2012, 11:42:54 PM
I don't know why I didn't suggest this one!  This is Reichenbach Garnet (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/6966538782_4180d109b2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54880518@N08/6966538782/)
Striped (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54880518@N08/6966538782/) by awrylemming (http://www.flickr.com/people/54880518@N08/), on Flickr

Looks wonderful and dense layered over any other red, and doesn't cost a fortune.
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Magpie on April 26, 2012, 07:39:06 AM
Quote from: Mandy on April 25, 2012, 06:34:42 PM
I made eight Ladybirds the other day that all turned out Brown :(

I made ladybirds as well, they came out yellow, orange and green! ;D ;D ;D ;D I hate red ladybirds (making them that is) the red goes black in the flame and I've no idea where I've put black dots! >:(
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: The Tartan Trout on April 26, 2012, 08:28:48 AM
Quote from: Special Kay on April 25, 2012, 11:58:35 PM
What is the best red.......... merlot ;D

personally Rioja...but I will share your Merlot anytime :)
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Jennie Lamb on April 26, 2012, 10:59:41 AM
Quote from: Special Kay on April 25, 2012, 11:58:35 PM
What is the best red.......... merlot ;D


I am with Kay that and a lovely rich South African Pinotage  ;)
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Krysia@No98 on April 26, 2012, 11:35:33 AM
Quote from: Trudi on April 25, 2012, 07:39:35 PM
Gentle Mandy and work a little cooler, slightly note oxygen than propane.

Effetre light red is also very nice x

I was going to say the same, I am very good at burning reds and even if I burn this one it's still a nice red.  It's number 591428.
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: Madam Steph on April 26, 2012, 11:37:48 AM
Even the best red wine just makes my head ache, but I'll take any champers you lot have left over

Linda x  ;D x
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: tomcat on April 26, 2012, 11:44:52 AM
Quote from: The Tartan Trout on April 26, 2012, 08:28:48 AM
Quote from: Special Kay on April 25, 2012, 11:58:35 PM
What is the best red.......... merlot ;D

personally Rioja...but I will share your Merlot anytime :)

yep Rioja for me too  ;D
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: justjules on April 26, 2012, 12:57:39 PM
Quote from: Madam Steph on April 26, 2012, 11:37:48 AM
I'll take any champers you lot have left over

Linda x  ;D x

me too Linda, I'm a champagne addict!
:)
Title: Re: What red is the best ?
Post by: MyPrecious on April 26, 2012, 06:02:58 PM
I love Vetrofond Light Red (791428). Sangre is very nice too though! ;D