storming?

noora · March 22, 2011, 10:53:25 AM

I bought the tutorial a few days ago and have tried it with Northstar Abe's Ivy glass but either it isn't reactive enough or I just need more practice. I'm going to order some DH glass soon so that I can have a proper play with it.

sparrow · March 22, 2011, 12:57:10 PM

Abe's Ivy can be slightly temperamental - Sasha's Silver or Silver Mist would do better, I think, if you have any?

Fruddy · March 22, 2011, 01:53:11 PM

I love making stormed beads.... I have a little variation on the theme though to get lots of different shades.... here's a couple of my stormed big hole beads...

noora · March 22, 2011, 03:28:56 PM

Quote from: sparrow on March 22, 2011, 12:57:10 PM
Abe's Ivy can be slightly temperamental - Sasha's Silver or Silver Mist would do better, I think, if you have any?

The Ivy is all I've got of that kind of glass. Not counting the mix pack I got with the torch I've only bought glass rods once, and at that time I didn't yet know what to buy. I picked one "fancy" rod more or less at random, having very little idea how it even worked

Shirl · March 24, 2011, 09:14:38 PM

Quote from: The Tartan Trout on March 22, 2011, 10:12:49 AM
Have bought it Can't wait to try it

Have you tried it yet? I am still wondering whether to buy it or not.

The Tartan Trout · March 24, 2011, 09:21:09 PM

Quote from: Shirl on March 24, 2011, 09:14:38 PM
Quote from: The Tartan Trout on March 22, 2011, 10:12:49 AM
Have bought it Can't wait to try it

Have you tried it yet? I am still wondering whether to buy it or not.

I have got it and have printed it out and read it..and it scared me

I need to get my confidence up first I'm afraid

It is very detailed with some great pics, its about 15 pages in total. If I can get it to work, it will be definetly worth the money

Kalorlo · March 24, 2011, 09:32:33 PM

Sarah: you can do it! It's one of those things that is more complicated to explain than to do.

Blue Box Studio · March 24, 2011, 11:04:40 PM

I'm sure I asked Amy if it would work on a HH and she didn't think it would. Culd someone with a HH try it and report back? I'm reluctant to buy tutorials and be set to fail because I'm on a HH.

Kalorlo · March 24, 2011, 11:11:01 PM

She said she wasn't sure a long time ago, but there are loads of people on HotHeads in the big long thread who've done it.

Nikki · March 24, 2011, 11:15:09 PM

It works really well on a HH

Princess Peggy (Priscilla McGirr) · March 25, 2011, 07:54:38 AM

Quote from: Fruddy on March 22, 2011, 01:53:11 PM
I love making stormed beads.... I have a little variation on the theme though to get lots of different shades.... here's a couple of my stormed big hole beads...

I love those Fruddy...you should have put them in the gallery, they are superb! I've just bought the tutorial and will be very happy if I manage to produce anything as nice as these. Pris

Shirl · March 25, 2011, 09:54:40 AM

Your storm beads are so lovely Fruddy.

Did you use DH Olympic rain?

I havent got that colour, I have most of the DH colours but Martin does not seem to have O Rain in stock.

noora · March 25, 2011, 10:09:29 AM

How large are your stormed bauble beads? I think I may be making them too small.

Blue Box Studio · March 25, 2011, 10:15:04 AM

Quote from: Kalorlo on March 24, 2011, 11:11:01 PM
She said she wasn't sure a long time ago, but there are loads of people on HotHeads in the big long thread who've done it.

Only asked a week or 2 back.

Quote from: Nikki on March 24, 2011, 11:15:09 PM
It works really well on a HH

In that case I am going to try this!

Thanks.

Lotti · March 25, 2011, 11:25:29 AM

I've got it too and am going to have a go tomorrow (I hope!).