Garzoni Giovanna ?

[ruth]

Newbie Question.

I found this pale green clear rod, it has a tuffnells label on and is marked at £16.63 for one eighth kilo.

This may be the most expensive rod of glass in my limited collection.

What is special about it and how do I get the best out of it?

Ruth
Sewnthings

[helbels]

It's a silver glass.

I found this information online for you:

Precision Garzoni Giovanna:

Recommended that you use a neutral flame when melting this glass at the torch. When you are ready for final color development, reduce multiple times and tease the colors out at the back of the flame. The more frequently you repeat this, the better the color. Use a little heavier reduction flame  to bring the silver to the surface.

[ruth]

Thank you for that speedy and helpful response. So glad I asked.
It would have  been a shame not to have at least tried to get the the best from it.

I am going to have a weekend with Kaz and Les next weekend so I don't know whether to try it on my own this afternoon or take it with me next week.

Ruth
Sewnthings

[Kaz]

It should make good shards but I think I have some anyway!
Kazx

[SueP]

I've used this glass for storming - looks great over black! 

[Kaz]

I've used this glass for storming - looks great over black! 

Thanks I'll try that - I'll try over Black Pearl as well!
Kazx

[ruth]

What is 'storming' please?

Ruth

[Jennie Lamb]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64478525/lampwork-tutorial-taking-reduction-glass?ref=sr_gallery_2&sref=&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=amy+kinsch&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

This is the link to the tutorial for it Ruth 

[SueP]

Just dug out a picture - excuse dust was trying out a macro lens didn't realise they were still dusty


051 by Blue Flame Beads, on Flickr

[Alison G]

I've never heard of this glass but cool storming. I haven't done any in ages...feel like a storm coming on tomorrow they are lovely Sue.

[SueP]

Did them 2 years ago - must find my last rod and do some again - thanks to Ruth for reminding me about it