Kaz's Murrini

[Shirl]

I bought some of Kaz,s dark multicolour mermaid murrini a few weeks ago and its sitting in it bag looking at me and wanting to be used....but I dont want to waste it as its so beautiful, so am scared to experiment.

Has anyone used it, and what would be the best colour/s to use with it to bring out all of its beauty?

[Kaz]

It loves greens and neutrals

IMG_9102 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr

IMG_9084 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr

Martini on the Beach (repeat) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr

Have a look in the teeny murrini flickr gallery for inspiration!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1454479@N22/
Kazx

[chipperpottery]

Kaz they are really stunning

[Galloway Beads]

Ooooooh yes - That dirty martini really makes it ping!!

Shirl, I usually put 5 from a pack aside and consider them testers. Some behave really well - others need a little playing with especially if they are reactive.

Elaine x

[Shirl]

Thank you.

Well I  had a little play today, but only used one, I will post a pic later when it comes out of the bubbles, but it will may be different when its been in the kiln

[Lush!]

I think this is multicolour mermaid too


Underwater ring top - paisley by LushLampwork, on Flickr

[DragonflyLynne]

Julie, that is STUNNING! 

[Lush!]

Thank you!!

[hollergrafik]

Dribble

[GaysieMay]

What a gorgeous thread, I cleared all my cupboards and found some too, so thanks for all the insiration - I love the way it can be dragged to look like paisley, I think I'm going to have to try that!

[Shirl]

Thanks Julie, that is gorgeous.

I have been playing with twirling and pushing and manipulating my murrinis, some good results and some not!

[Amber]

My favourite murrini!  They're so easy to use, just do they're on thing while you're working on the bead.
This is Dirty Martini, SIS and Multicolour frit;


Base of dark Multicolour with raku frit;


Looks lovely on Cim Poi too 

[Shirl]

Oh lovely Amber!

Here is a pic of my first one, dirty martini base, with DM frit and murrini, not yet annealed. I tired to swirl the bottom of the murrini, but it needed a bit more of a twist I think

[Amber]

Looks great! Naughty girl for starting this thread though, I've just gone to Kaz's Etsy shop and not only bought more murrini, but also lots of frit! Oopsie..