Shelley... there is a supplier over there working on this problem. You will have access to the equipment and supplies very soon. I should also be coming over in about a year to teach. I have to wait until the equipment is available to you guys, but it's coming. People are working on it.
Chad, Great point about clear. Clear is super cheap in boro and we use a LOT of it. The colors are expensive, but we use less than most soft glass folks. I'll bet it is closer to evening out than I thought.
Blue moon rocks! It's one of my favorites too. I've got to get you some NS to play with...