Vetrofond Wasabi?

Lakelady · October 19, 2011, 10:24:00 AM

Hi everyone, I have been introduced to Vetrofond glass (thank you Helen, you lovely lady!) and adore the Wasabi. Does anyone know if I can get some in the UK?

Yours hopefully, Jo

awrylemming · October 19, 2011, 11:48:14 AM

Isn't Wasabi discontinued? I'm pretty sure it is I'm afraid. My tiny stash of it also came from the lovely Helen, and I hoard it relentlessly. $:-\$

Kalorlo · October 19, 2011, 11:49:00 AM

I think wasabi might have been a weird batch of yellow ochre?

helenfc · October 19, 2011, 12:01:48 PM

Hmmm, Off-mandrel had 'Mustard' which is similar to the original wasabi, but seem to have sold out

Mine was from the U.S. quite a while ago I'm afraid. I got some of the Off Mandrel stuff too, and it is very similar, so maybe thats the best bet if they get it back in stock! Sorry to tease you lovely

xx

Lakelady · October 19, 2011, 12:09:59 PM

I have found some from Heritage Glass in the US - if there isn't a very close alternative, then does anyone fancy going in with me to get a batch worth the postage?
Will check out the mustard one - the Wasabi is described as a yellow ochre but looks greeny to me....is it just me??

Mand · October 19, 2011, 02:48:40 PM

What about using effetre Butternut Squash instead? Just a thought...

Lakelady · October 19, 2011, 03:33:25 PM

Wasabi has much more of a green tinge to it than the butternut squash - although that is quite nice, it won't go with my mother of the bride dress! But thanks anyway...

Scottie · October 29, 2011, 09:21:41 PM

I love this colour too, it's fab - I did try 415 Pistachio Green which i bought from Off Mandrel which is a very similar colour to Wasabi.

I'm hoping that it's not discontinued though

Karen
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Lakelady · October 29, 2011, 09:40:26 PM

I will have to try Pistachio. You can still get Wasabi in the US..I think?

awrylemming · October 29, 2011, 10:15:11 PM

There is something called yellow ochre special, which I think is a tone away from Wasabi, but close enough? Flamekissed sell it, so does Frantz.

Lakelady · October 29, 2011, 10:20:58 PM

Is that a Vetrofond one? I got some Effetre yellow ochre and its a wierd orangey colour - horrid on its own but quite nice with the right mixes. I think a Frantz order is on the cards with some of the other things I want as well!

Lakelady · October 29, 2011, 10:59:14 PM

Just found this on Frantz website
791460 Vetrofond Yellow Ocher Special Glass Rods . (AKA Wasabi ) �COE 104, compatible with our other COE 104 glass. Size: Diameter 5-6mm, length one... $3.25
Sale: $1.63
Save: 50% off
......also, has anyone tried Precision104 Monet Silver Amethyst?

flowerjasper · October 29, 2011, 11:02:33 PM

depends how much you need.. I will look tomorrow to see how much i have left, would only be one or two rods ( from about 3 years ago) if that would help, its not everyones fav colour so there may be a few rods out there gathering dust

sandy

awrylemming · October 30, 2011, 12:26:55 AM

Quote from: Lakelady on October 29, 2011, 10:59:14 PM
Just found this on Frantz website
791460 Vetrofond Yellow Ocher Special Glass Rods . (AKA Wasabi ) �COE 104, compatible with our other COE 104 glass. Size: Diameter 5-6mm, length one... $3.25
Sale: $1.63
Save: 50% off
......also, has anyone tried Precision104 Monet Silver Amethyst?

I have - it's really lovely, and quite easy to get the colours. It's stringers rather than rods though, you don't get much for your money. I tend to order from flamekissed as the postage is cheaper, she does all she can to keep it down, so even though you're paying more for the glass, it's more than offset by shipping.