Effetre Crystal Clear - NOT!

[Rachel]

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?

[Shirley]

Not tried it. I'm a bit of a Lauscha addict

[Black Heart Beads]

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.

[Wishing Wells Glass]

Yes, I tried it as well and it was awful.  I use Lauscha and it's perfectly crystal clear

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[pixiewillow]

I got some too and its the biggest load of cack!

[Les]

I've stuck to Lauscha too.... got a bundle off our Sal and am smitten

[Trudi]

I bought some ages ago and it was fab! I'm on a minor BTW!!

[Rachel]

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.   

[SMHBuss]

Lauscha is awesome but an FYI...doesnt go well encasing Terranova 2.  They crack weeks later!!

Anyone else have this problem??

[Shirley]

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.

[sparrow]

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