DH - Good and bad rods?

[Corinne Lacy]

Re Sal...I lurk a lot and I read everything everyone writes, whether I agree or not.

I love the fact that experienced lampworkers will share good and bad on here so we can address any problems we have, new or not new.

Thank you everyone, Corinne x

[james M knox]

MAYBE - instead of getting lampworkers demooing the same old techniques to other lampworkers at the Flame Off, we should take a bit of control and invite the manufacturers to come over and explain all about the processes of making glass, and quality control, and then we can have a more informed debate on this? If that were to happen I for one would get off my arse and attend.

What a brilliant Idea..... I would be interested. I always ask why (Did'nt stop when I got passed 5)  when I am told some thing and I usually find things easier if I know why I need to do something as well as what I have to do..... Just my 2p's worth... 

[Black Heart Beads]

I love the idea of manufacturers coming to the flame off. At the recent warm glass curious sale a lady from bullseye gave a slide show and talk about how their glass was made and tested for compatibility and colour. Very informative and I brought a load of curious glass knowing it would have some intresting non standard colours but still the same coe.

[Ness]

Sue, I got lovely results from the Pandora you sent me * ducks and runs to hide*  I didn't work it too long and I flame struck it, rather than kiln striking.

I also really like Marmorin.   I haven't yet tried reducing it to bring the copper to the surface (which is what I assume is meant by not getting it to work).  I would recommend trying it as a base for silver glass   Or you can send it to me!