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Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: Rachel on November 29, 2008, 07:23:18 PM

Title: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Rachel on November 29, 2008, 07:23:18 PM
I got some of the Effetre supposedly 'crystal' clear and tried it today.  Ha!  The minute it touches the flame it turns into a zillion tiny bubbles >:(.  I don't know if it's how I'm working it but it's by far the worst clear I've ever tried.  Back to the reliable Vetrofond for me I think.  Anyone else had the same problem?
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Shirley on November 29, 2008, 07:46:37 PM
Not tried it. I'm a bit of a Lauscha addict :)
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Black Heart Beads on November 29, 2008, 08:08:44 PM
Yes had the same thing. I've got a diffrent torch now so will give it a go on that and work higher in the flame etc but not holding out any great hopes.
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Wishing Wells Glass on November 29, 2008, 08:33:02 PM
Yes, I tried it as well and it was awful.  I use Lauscha and it's perfectly crystal clear :)

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Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: pixiewillow on November 29, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
I got some too and its the biggest load of cack!
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Les on November 29, 2008, 09:13:56 PM
I've stuck to Lauscha too.... got a bundle off our Sal and am smitten :)
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Trudi on November 29, 2008, 09:41:13 PM
I bought some ages ago and it was fab! I'm on a minor BTW!!
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Rachel on November 29, 2008, 10:23:33 PM
Oh well - I think I'll bin it then.  Glad I only tried 1/4kg.  I keep thinking about getting some Lauscha but I'm not sure I want the worry of whether it's going to be compatable with certain combinations.  I've found the Vetrofond to be the most reliable with no compatability problems.   
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: SMHBuss on November 29, 2008, 10:55:09 PM
Lauscha is awesome but an FYI...doesnt go well encasing Terranova 2.  They crack weeks later!!

Anyone else have this problem??
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: Shirley on November 29, 2008, 11:08:59 PM
I posted on another thread about a new clear being developed by DH that presumably is compatible with all the other DH glass. Frantz is giving some away with orders. They're calling it aether.
Title: Re: Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!
Post by: sparrow on November 30, 2008, 07:25:46 AM
I've started a new wiki page especially for clear glass, so we can gather the 'which does what' info once and for all.....I'm away at a course, but if others want to make a start at editing it?

http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/wiki/Clear_Glass