Zephyr vs Aether
Does anyone know if one is softer than the other? I am looking for the softest clear glass that I can find. Thanks!
Caroline |
They both seem pretty soft from my limited experience.
I know that Aether can react with some glass and you can wind up with a yellowish hue and that Zephyr doesn't do that. |
Pretty certain Hayley said Aether is softer. She uses Zephyr to encase thin layer to prevent reaction but she comtiues the majority of the rest of the encasement in Aether because she does not heat the mother of pearl effect to glowing any longer. Aether is a bit more malleable than zephyr in this regard.
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Thanks for that information Shardi.
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Perfect Shardi that is just want I wanted to know. I am not going to use silver glass so the reaction wont be a problem.
Caroline |
As Shardi said, Aether is softer especially in cooler temperature. When worked hot, Zephyr is almost as soft. Both are softer than Effetre and other clears.
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How do the two DH clears compare to Lauscha reformulated soft clear?
Also which of the DH reacts to silver glass? Was it Aether? Thank you! Karen |
Yes, Aether can react with the silver.
I have never used the Lauscha, so don't know about that. |
I was inquiring about Lauscha because just yesterday I made a bead with think encasing, and for as much as I like the luscious-ness of Lauscha, it seemed to take forever on my Mini CC to smooth and round the bead.
It would be great to know if one of DH would make encasing quicker! |
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Thanks Hayley!
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Zephyr is great too and doesn't react with silver glass. Lauscha Reformulated is my go to for several styles that need good clarity but need to hold a tight shape. The Lauscha is a very agreeable clear, but not as soft as the other two. I would be very sad if any of the three were no longer available. There really isn't a one-size-fits-all clear. All three are worthy of being in your stash. |
I have a mini cc too, and I never use Lauscha. It takes too long to melt.
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