Zephyr... my first thoughts

[Princess Peggy (Priscilla McGirr)]

My 006 is gathering dust because I bought a lot of Reichenbach crystal! 

[Calico Cat]

I really, really wish I hadn't read this thread . . . . .

just gone and ordered some 

[Emma @ Tuffnell Glass]

We are so pleased you like it! It's always nice to hear positive feedback 
Em xx

[Jeanniegems]

oooer I'm just about to place an order with Martin, I didn't need to see this!!!
Jeannie x

[tomcat]

as i am still playing and not doing any serious work - anyone want to get rid of their 006 at a knock down price ?? 

[SilverGems89]

*LALALALALALALALA* -wanders off with fingers in ears- *LALALALALALALALALA*

[chipperpottery]

Well it arrived this morning and my.....it looks so clear, can't wait to use it.

[Lush!]

as i am still playing and not doing any serious work - anyone want to get rid of their 006 at a knock down price ?? 

Nice try, TC 

[Lush!]

Well I've had a play with Zephyr too and I agree with what everybody is saying, it is gorgeous!  Clear and clean and no scum.

But I noticed something verrrry interesting   

It doesn't want to etch!

Here's a bead I etched for ages, 006 on the left and Zephyr on the right


Testing Zephyr by LushLampwork, on Flickr

So I tried another experiment.  I encased a lentil in 006, then covered a murrini in Zephyr, and etched it.  Result is a frosty lentil with a clear lens on top, ace!


Testing Zephyr by LushLampwork, on Flickr

[Emma @ Tuffnell Glass]

Oh really? That's very interesting. Hmmm I wonder why that is? Not that I'm complaining! Sounds perfect  you could just put the clear anywhere on the bead without having to worry about masking YAY! lol

[Lush!]

I think the pros definitely outweigh the cons, Emma 

[julieHB]

Now that is a veeery interesting find, Lush, and it's extremely good of you to share!!! 

[Kaz]

That's such a useful bonus. Thanks Julie!
Kazx

[Jennie Lamb]

Wow!! Julie.....Coool!!

[Lush!]

Glad to be of use, y'all