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Title: Firing cycle to get Bullseye Garnet Red to Strike
Post by: qwirkyglass on February 04, 2013, 12:09:23 AM
Hi All,

I know this is a bit of an ask, but does anyone have an 'old faithful' firing cycle to get bullseye red or garnet red to strike whilst going for a full fuse.
Its a one shot firing attempt and the red really needs to strike. I used to know one, but ive completely misplaced it.

Thanks in advance :D
Title: Re: Firing cycle to get Bullseye Garnet Red to Strike
Post by: Zeldazog on February 04, 2013, 10:14:41 AM
I've never adjusted my firing cycles to accomodate for striking colours.  In fact, I'd never even thought about it, I just assumed they were designed to strike at fusing temperatures anyway (otherwise, it seems a bit pointless).

I've never had a glass *not* strike.
Title: Re: Firing cycle to get Bullseye Garnet Red to Strike
Post by: qwirkyglass on February 04, 2013, 05:58:18 PM
that was the kind of answer i wanted to hear :) thanks :)
Title: Re: Firing cycle to get Bullseye Garnet Red to Strike
Post by: lhm50 on March 01, 2013, 05:11:52 PM
I use this colour a lot and have never had a problem using the standard bullseye full fuse cycle.
Its a lovely rich colour and a favourite of mine! The only problems I have had were with opaque red which can sometimes be a bit streaky, pretty but streaky.
Lorraine x