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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-12-10, 8:26pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,537
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Double Helix Decoder

I received a Secret Santa gift with samples of what I believe are from the 2015 DH Garage sale glass.

I'm looking for a breakdown of how each relatively look and react, preferably with a picture...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-01-06, 9:48am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,998
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Depending on what type of kiln you have, you can...

Depending on what type of kiln you have, you can pop the "working" end of the rods into the kiln to warm them up.

This is particularly easy with a Toolbox kiln.

I've also been told, and found...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-11-01, 9:10pm
Replies: 6
Views: 4,037
Posted By Fawkesfyre
How many different brands of Soft Glass are there?

I'm relatively new to bead-making where I'd like to open up my options for soft glass brands, but don't want to make that newbie mistake and buy something that's not compatible.

Here are the ones...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-11-01, 9:03pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,561
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Where do you buy your soft glass online?

I feel like I'm stuck in a rut lately with where I purchase my glass online.

I'm looking for some new suggestions to help broaden my options.
Stateside only please.

I'm looking for soft glass,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-29, 10:35am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,837
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Is there anything I need to be careful of with...

Is there anything I need to be careful of with glow powder and beads?
I'm concerned I'll end up with something that's not compatible with soft glass.

Also, does it need to be encased?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-23, 2:42pm
Replies: 34
Views: 10,108
Posted By Fawkesfyre
I kinda consider myself on the edge of beginner...

I kinda consider myself on the edge of beginner and intermediate. I've been at this for, let's see...a year and a half? Wow, that's longer than I thought...

But, I only get to bead once a week,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-21, 11:31am
Replies: 34
Views: 10,108
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Thanks for the advice! I wasn't intending to...

Thanks for the advice! I wasn't intending to offend anyone. This just wasn't what I was expecting.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-21, 9:32am
Replies: 34
Views: 10,108
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Thanks for the posts and the feedback! Being...

Thanks for the posts and the feedback! Being pretty new to LE, I wasn't aware of the background. I'll need to check out Wetcanvas to see what they have to offer.

My glass peers have all pointed...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 3:44pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,837
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Does anyone know where to buy Glow powder?

I've been wanting to play with making some glow-in-the-dark beads. where can I get some affordable material for this?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 3:42pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,096
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Effetre Navy Blue isn't bad. ...

Effetre Navy Blue isn't bad.
http://www.frantzartglass.com/images/238%2012-3-13.jpg
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 3:27pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
Posted By Fawkesfyre
VS has been one of the easiest for me. Effetre...

VS has been one of the easiest for me. Effetre Super Clear works nicely as well.

I think its a matter of both preference and customer base.

If you have a shop and frequently sell your beads,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 3:14pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,795
Posted By Fawkesfyre
I'm not a fan of their bead release, and won't...

I'm not a fan of their bead release, and won't even attempt to try their glass.
I bought some of the bead release from a local craft store, where it was already dried up.

Their tools have worked...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 3:10pm
Replies: 34
Views: 10,108
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Apparently, this has been moved to the Tips,...

Apparently, this has been moved to the Tips, techniques, and Questions room?
I thought this was a simple and relaxed thread over people's favorite glass colors.

I don't mean to offend anyone but,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 2:17pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,220
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Nope, I ran out a long time ago, so I'll...

Nope,

I ran out a long time ago, so I'll have to wait for my order to arrive. The rod looks pretty much like the sample though. It's a teal rod where if you hold it to the light, you see the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 2:08pm
Replies: 34
Views: 10,108
Posted By Fawkesfyre
What's your favorite soft glass color?

Mine is Effetre Aquarium
http://www.frantzartglass.com/images/Aquarium%208-9-13.jpg

I'm a sucker for blues and greens, so this has both!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-10-20, 2:05pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,220
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Name that color! Round 2

I'm back again with another challenge!
But this time, its a little different.

My Favorite color is Effetre/Moretti Aquarium. I have only EVER been able to find it on the Frantz website. It first...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-03, 5:18am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,608
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Although I don't know what brand, it has been...

Although I don't know what brand, it has been identified as a Lavender.
Comparing the rod to a regular White, it is distinctly more purple.

Apparently, the process of creating the rods, makes the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-08-26, 7:18am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,608
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Well... I received my glass order and got to...

Well...
I received my glass order and got to see what my frit did on a bead...and it just went back to plain white.

AND I have found that this mystery white rod is NEITHER Marshmallow nor Cream....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-08-15, 10:27am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,608
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Thanks! I'll know for sure next week. I just...

Thanks!
I'll know for sure next week. I just placed a glass order where I'm getting Marshmallow and Cream, where either way, they're good colors that I'm out of so... :)

I'll let folks know if it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-08-15, 7:31am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,608
Posted By Fawkesfyre
My camera won't capture enough of the subtle...

My camera won't capture enough of the subtle aspect of the rod.
It's a white rod, only if you look carefully in the light, you see it has a pearly appearance.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-08-14, 5:49pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,608
Posted By Fawkesfyre
The problem with posting a pic is that I can't...

The problem with posting a pic is that I can't get them onto my computer to add a decent one...try this link to my Facebook post of the overall Frit.

The Color in question is the one in the Left...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-08-13, 9:06am
Replies: 29
Views: 6,949
Posted By Fawkesfyre
I've only been making beads for about a year but,...

I've only been making beads for about a year but, one of the first things I was told is that CIM glass tends to shock easier. But, I never noticed a true difference between CIM and any other glass. I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-08-13, 8:27am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,608
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Name that color!

I'm trying to identify a "Random rod" that I used in a recent Frit.

It is White.
The Rod itself has a slight Pearly appearance and once heated and turned into Frit, it takes on a lovely Milky...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-09, 1:30pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,292
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Is Kyanite compatible with soft glass?

I've found a tempting offer where I can get some small Kyanite pieces where it mentions it can be encased in Boro.

But what would happen if I used Soft glass instead?

I rent a minor torch that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-01, 7:44am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,692
Posted By Fawkesfyre
Thanks for the advice and tips! I'm going to...

Thanks for the advice and tips! I'm going to start weeding through what I have of pieces tonight...I've got a good quart of them...I can compare and do that "tink" test to see if I can tell a...
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