I have found TN2.1 to be very "batch" sensitive. If you know what batch you have I might be able to offer more help, I have a, ummmm. somewhat large collection of TN. I have gotten batches that are incredible and other batches that I avoid like the plague. I get TN2.1 to strike like this
1. Super heat to clear in a ever so slightly (and I really mean very slight) reduction flame
2. let it cool and encase
3. melt in encasement and take it back to clear (should be able to see the mandrel)
4. wait till glow is totally gone
5. count to 10 ( I don't know why I do, but I tend to jump the gun on the cooling process, so this slows me down)
6. Strike WAYYYYY out in the flame. It takes me almost 2 minutes to strike a bead
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