How do I get the boro-like effect with Rubino?

Bunyip · #1 2006-09-24, 1:45pm

Does it have something to do with silver?

JavaGirlBT · #2 2006-09-24, 3:58pm

Yes, it has to do with silver leaf, I think. Or also silver fuming.

#3 2006-09-24, 6:42pm

I think it was Michael Barley that posted his technique of using silver and Rubino about 1 year to 2 years ago. Do a search on WetCanvas. It's probably still over there somewhere!!

Candy

Bunyip · #4 2006-09-25, 4:53am

I found something. Now to try it!

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/show...+rubino+effect

Firebug · #5 2006-09-25, 8:56pm

Bunyip,

Thanks for finding the information and posting the link - this is really beautiful! Looks like a fun technique to try.

Cheers
Kathy

JanMD · #6 2006-09-26, 5:10am

I think the two flanking beads here -- http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...&postcount=302 -- are made with Rubino over leaf (or foil) too. You might want to ask the artist, to see if she will reveal the technique.

JanMD

ChrisM · #7 2006-09-26, 10:04am

I made this set about a year ago. I layered in this order: white dot, rubino dot, dot of silver blue frit pulled into stringer. Melt in and encase in clear or top with a clear dot. I found that the way you put the silver blue stringer on affects the look. If you give it a little twist while applying, it looks cool.

Chris

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DesertDreamer · #8 2006-09-26, 1:19pm

There's SO MUCH you can do with rubino and silver. It's a wonderful combination with lots of possibilities. Here's one of my favorites...Moretti ivory base, wrapped in a layer of silver foil (leaf works, too), then doodled with rubino stringer. Melt the stringer in, let it cook for a few more minutes, then pop it into the kiln. I love the carnelian colors and the mossy green undertones.

LadyCrow · #9 2006-09-26, 8:27pm

Does it have to go into the kiln right after or can it be annealed later.I batch anneal and tried it with red leaf but the color wasn't anything like the rest.I didn't know if it was because of the leaf or the non-annealing. I had everything except the silver leaf, decided to expirement.
Margie

Coffeebean · #10 2006-09-26, 11:31pm

What does Rubino look like in rod form?

Bunyip · #11 2006-09-27, 5:18am

My understanding is that in it's rod form Rubino varies in appearance from nearly clear to a rosy transparent pink. It is a striking color as well, and requires special handling both when you're working it and when annealing. It doesn't like too much heat, so work it in the back flame and don't let it sit in the kiln for too long or it can go muddy. The color is a very nice maroon pink when it is properly handled. YMMV on this. If I'm not mistaken, the Moretti version was called Gold Cranberry Pink (S-456). I'm not sure if they've changed the name officially to rubino.

Bunyip · #12 2006-10-06, 5:19am

I (finally) tried this last night. I'll post a pic when I can. The effect came out really nice, but then I screwed up the encasing.

WeeMary · #13 2006-10-06, 5:42am

I've used silvered-rubino stringer, on black, then encased with nice results. Or just rubino over silver foil on a base bead, I get more pink remaining that way!