Hi,
I was thinking of buying some double helix to try and was wondering if you could recommend what
would be best as I have never used it before?
I have seen some lovely dark blue shiny metallic looking beads which must have been made from
double helix but haven't got a clue which one. Maybe you would know?
Also, do you need to reduce all double helix to get that lovely metallic finish?
Thanks for your help,
Sam.
Hi Sam
The easiest ones to start with are Triton or Aurae, which are both reducers. Psyche also goes metallic, and can give some purple/blue colours, and is also a reducer. Clio and Kalypso are also reducers and can give some lovely pink colours. The new one, Ossa, is very pretty, and is also a reducer.
Other DH glass are strikers, which are harder to use when you are starting out. I'd recommend one of the ones above in the first place.
Helen x
Triton was my first and still my favourite
I agree,
Triton is a good one to start with, silver metallic or aurea which is more gold,
Martin sells single rods which is a good idea till you find one that you get on wiith ;D
sandy
Thanks very much.
I order a few from Martin and collect them at the Flame Off!
Can't wait!! ;D
Sam.
Has anyone tried helio or kalypso?
Sam.
Kalypso is gorgeous - there some very good hints for use here: http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=25327.0
Helios gives a golden shine - great for dots.
Carrie x
Im very new to lampwork and Ekho was my first DH glass I loved it buying lots more when I get paid :) Loved the colours :)
Hope that helps :)
Kat
Pysche for blue, Clio for pink. Nom nom nom nom....... :D