Help with my heart

Brink Beads · June 13, 2011, 08:43:08 AM

I have been commissioned to make a 40mm glossy red heart.

Making the heart itself isn't the problem but when its cool you can see all of the markings where the glass was added. I'm using effetre dark red. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best red for the least marks?

xx
Sara

Lush! · June 13, 2011, 08:55:14 AM

I'd suggest a transparent red which should strike nice a deep after working for a while.

Brink Beads · June 13, 2011, 09:11:36 AM

Thanks Julie, I'll give it a go

julieHB · June 13, 2011, 09:15:06 AM

I second Julie - personally I just LOVE cim sangria, it's the most beautiful true red.

Brink Beads · June 13, 2011, 09:16:42 AM

I am awaiting an order of this glass, will let you know how it goes.

Lush! · June 13, 2011, 09:25:19 AM

I love Sangre too but a lot of people struggle to keep it bright, especially on such a large piece - you might find it goes kinda brown which can be frustrating.

Redhotsal · June 13, 2011, 10:43:44 AM

I think the brown might be over striking? Maybe work it really hot to get it clear and then go for an overall strike at the end?

CarrieH · June 20, 2011, 09:37:12 PM

I had the same trouble when making red chillis and ended up putting red enamels over the top - looks great!

Carrie x

Brink Beads · June 21, 2011, 12:24:47 PM

Enamels....... now there's an idea, hadn't thought of that

Thanks Carrie xx

Fruddy · June 21, 2011, 01:36:30 PM

This is Effetre striking transparent red (not sure of the code, as I am lazy labelling my rods

) but I love it - gives such a glorious see through ruby red - looks amazing in the sun!

Brink Beads · June 21, 2011, 03:47:23 PM

Rachel that looks gorgeous x so bright

Fruddy · June 21, 2011, 04:04:34 PM

Its an absolutely gorgeous red... just need to make sure that you cool it well after first heating cycle and then strike it about 4 times.