Another pink question....!

[Trudi]

Hi

the CIM Rose Quarts is opalino, and the effetre is clear, very pale

Pink Bubble Tutti Fruiti (2) by Glittering Prize - Trudi, on Flickr
the effetre rose quartz is the one on the far left - it is hard to photograph, but this gives you an idea! x

[sundoorbeads]

WOW Trudi that is a great colour reference!!! and I just grabbed the latest batch of my reg pink from effetre and they are all peachy toned on the ends the older ones I have from Reenie (flamekissed) are the last of the pinker toned ones
And yes silver will turn this one a more golden peach color!

[Dee Dee]

This is a shade I have struggled with too.   Hope you sort it. - Incidentally - love the shape of those heart beads - which press do you use?

Do you know, I can't remember - it's a long thin one without guides (so it needs a base) and it's got ridges on the back - maybe someone else who has one might know  (they don't call me Goldfish for nothing )!

[Dee Dee]

looking at your beads (which are lovely btw) they all have SIS on them so I was wondering if the silver in that was fuming the pink glass to varying degrees? Have you tried making them without the SIS to rule this out??

That's a really good point Helen - I didn't think of that - I will try and see what happens! Thanks!

[Dee Dee]

Thanks Trudi - those beads are lovely btw! 

[Trudi]

This is a shade I have struggled with too.   Hope you sort it. - Incidentally - love the shape of those heart beads - which press do you use?

I know the one, Mags did them, she only did a fewof them. She also did the multi tool!!!
I believe Lush has one (no surprise there). The Bavarian ones are very similar though!
Do you know, I can't remember - it's a long thin one without guides (so it needs a base) and it's got ridges on the back - maybe someone else who has one might know  (they don't call me Goldfish for nothing )!

[james M knox]

Hi,

Dont know if this helps but I find I always have to strike the pinks to get them pink.
It also helps not to get them too hot and melty when shaping the bead.

JMK