Double Helix recommendations...

Phoenix* · May 17, 2010, 06:13:06 PM

I'm dithering....help me please!!!!

Should I get a couple of the mixed packs from tuffnells.... or should I pick a couple of colours?

I've tried pandora (which I really like) and I had a little play with some Elektra which is nice too.

I still have some original Terra so not sure I need to do Terra 2 just yet...

which ones do you all really like??

princess pink · May 17, 2010, 06:30:01 PM

ok aurae and triton are a must, as is ekho (absolutley wonderful over white). I have some luna 2 as well, but unless you're great with strikers give that a miss. ooo and don't forget psyche! its divine! and clio!!

It's probably cheaper (even with customs etc) to get it direct from double helix if your planning on getting 1/4lbs of each. Pysche on double helix website is only $15 per 1/4lb.

http://www.doublehelixglassworks.com/glassrods-1.aspx

and while you're at it check out their seconds page. they are great quality and i always get some from there.

http://www.doublehelixglassworks.com/secondquality.aspx

i'm sure if you advertise it on here people will be willing to do a joint order. i did a couple a few months back.

Phoenix* · May 17, 2010, 07:17:37 PM

ohhh too much choice!!

Would love to order from double helix at some point but right now am financially challenged!!

so in a pinch what are the two best colours?? or should I get one fantastic colour and a mix $:-\$ or just 2 mixes...

SilverGems89 · May 17, 2010, 07:22:22 PM

i think a mix is a great place to start, that way you can judge which colours you get on with before getting a whole 1/4
personally i dont think you can go wrong with triton, aurae or ekho
it may be worth ringing Martin and asking if he will put you together a mix of some of the ones you want to try

princess pink · May 17, 2010, 07:25:28 PM

i'm pretty sure martin will do you a mixed bundle of your choosing, as would sean at off mandrel (he's lovely like that!).

The ones you can't live without would be: aurae, clio, ekho, and triton. they are very easy to use. I would go for 2 of each. x

Phoenix* · May 17, 2010, 07:30:44 PM

thanks girls

poledra1958 · May 17, 2010, 07:40:18 PM

just tagging on the end here, which if possible can you use with a hot head.

Jenny

princess pink · May 17, 2010, 07:55:32 PM

Quote from: poledra1958 on May 17, 2010, 07:40:18 PM
just tagging on the end here, which if possible can you use with a hot head.

Jenny

triton is a must, as is aurae and psyche on a HH

i keep forgetting psyche but its amazing!!!

SilverGems89 · May 17, 2010, 07:58:01 PM

Triton adores the hothead and so does aurae, not tried psyche yet, dont know why but that one still scares me a little

princess pink · May 17, 2010, 08:00:54 PM

Quote from: SilverGems89 on May 17, 2010, 07:58:01 PM
Triton adores the hothead and so does aurae, not tried psyche yet, dont know why but that one still scares me a little

ooo don't be scared of it! it is divine! it reduces to a lovely purple sheen but if you encase it you get glorious colours!

SilverGems89 · May 17, 2010, 08:03:41 PM

i really need to work on my encasing, its why i dont use much DH at all

Dragonfire Glass · May 17, 2010, 08:06:24 PM

on a budget try reichenbach silver brown - wonderful effects and dirt cheap

Phoenix* · May 17, 2010, 08:14:34 PM

princess pink · May 17, 2010, 08:29:46 PM

gemma try spot encasing. as in just dob a blob of clear on a dot of reduced triton/pysche/aurae, even do the same with streaks.

also have a look at these tutorials by laura sparling, totally changed how i encase (and if you can get one of corina's magic wand thingys get one, i swear by mine for encasing!)

Kaz · May 17, 2010, 08:36:30 PM

And in all honesty, Reichenbach Multicolour Dark beats all the DH strikers IMHO and is about 1/4 of the price!!!
Kazx