96 C.O.E Anybody?
Do you presently, occasionally make beads with 96 C.O.E.? (Rods not Frit)
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I use 96. I am sad that Gaffer is dropping lampwork cane. I like Reichenbach better than System 96/Uroboros. That's the only three types I have tried.
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I torch components (leaves, stringers) from 96 to fuse, I don't use rods just cut 5mm strips from sheet
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I make frit mixes using 96 COE glass from a variety of manufacturers and find that it works well with most 104 COE colors. I guess the small particles makes mixing coes a bit less risky. All the 96 colors from the different makers seem to play pretty well with each other. I also use the 96 rods to make beads, etc.
Andrea |
PM'd you, Mike.
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Are you thinking of carrying it Mike? I'd certainly add it to my orders of 104!! |
can I melt 96 coe on a hot head? thanks in advance =)
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Yup
The loss of gaffer canes is heartbreaking. I was just branching out more into their line. So glad I got some of the chalendocy and purple rose before it's gone forever. |
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I like 96 for working with furnace frit without risk of cracking.
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I've been using more and more 96 because honestly I'm tired of the popping and burning on my chest and arms from 104.
@miniuniworld, yes you can. I did not know about Gaffer, that is too sad :sad: |
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I have made a few beads with but only ever with other 96 coe glass, I love the colours.
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By furnace frit I mean the deeply saturated colors some of the 96 coe glass. As I understand it they make it that way so the hot glass shop crews can get good color when they are making their big stuff.
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My major glass is 96. For almost 10 years
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I use 96 pretty much exclusively. I use spectrum white as a base for frit and came from Val Cox when she was having that pulled by hand. I still have pounds of that because I bought a ton and was a hoarder! I'm having fun using it now!
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Janet |
Yes...I like to use heavy 96 frit so I usually use black, white, and clear 96 rods
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I use both 96 and 104, what brand are you think about Mike?
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I use 96 about 60% of the time. I have a large stash of Val Cox's colors, a bunch of Gail's GG Glass (love her Duos!), and pounds & pounds of Gaffer and Reichenbach. I, too, am heartbroken that Gaffer is bowing out. They've created some splendid colors.
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I use white, black and clear 96 when making frit beads. Would think about expanding color range,
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We use a ton of 96 to make beads and murrini.
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Will miss it a lot, love 96
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^Why will you miss it?
Mike, you used to have a decent assortment of 96, it would be awesome to be able to buy 104 and 96 in one spot. |
Where has all the 96 gone?
[quote=Ravenesque;4881237]^Why will you miss it?
It may go the way of the T-Rex to a certain degree, there might/may/will be changes in who makes COE 96 and where it is made, but I am sure that somebody will come along and fill the void. Sorry I do not have actual facts, "But people are saying" But there still will be coe104 for a long time. Mike |
33/96/104
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IMHO 96 for blowing won't be going anywhere in my expected lifespan.
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I agree. Sure, some companies are having to close, or move, or sell, but some are not under the pressures that those manufacturers are or they are figuring things out...so to speak.
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