Beads not shiney ?

[Lynnybobs]

Been out in the shedio today having a play but my beads have come out with a dull surface - almost like they have had quick dip in etching fluid - any ideas why this may be ?
I was wondering whether it was due to the cold as the shedio is also quite damp - so I thought perhaps condensation on the glass rods ?
Also it was taking an absolute age to melt the glass but I am on a hot head so again thinking its down to the propane being very cold as its only been hovering just above freezing today.

[helbels]

What colours were you using? Wondering if it could be devit....

[Lynnybobs]

I tried french blue, dark ivory, trans teal, white, trans cobalt blue all effetre - the transparents are more shiney than the opaques but still not as I would have expected ? They haven't been annealed though - maybe that would help bring back the shine?

[Shirley]

Could it be dust from vermiculite, the blanket or bubbles? If you have the beads too hot when they go in they might be picking up something.

[helbels]

When I was on a Hothead, I did sometimes think that the beads looked shinier once annealed, so could be worth a try......