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Old 2008-08-17, 5:23pm
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Anyone heard any new about a new color from Double Helix called Pandora? If so have you tried it? If you've tried or tested it how did you like it? I've seen a picture of a paddle of it and it kinda looked like gray poo, but the descriptions says that it strikes purples and greens and possibly some red too. I know I haven't received a newsletter from DH and it is not available on their site either.

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Old 2008-08-17, 5:27pm
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I bought some at the Gathering and haven't tried it yet. It is a kiln-strike color, so you have to soak it at annealing temperatures for like 4 hours to bring out the best color.
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Old 2008-08-17, 5:34pm
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Thanks Ellen, would definitely love to see what it looks like cause I'm an impatient person and having to soak beads for 4 hours seems like a bit of a pain.
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Old 2008-08-17, 5:40pm
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I bought some "Pandora Light" at the gathering (I think it is an odd lot, but I don't know), damn, I thought I had bought one light and one regular. I should have pictures later this week. It was difficult to strike in the flame, but it is to strike in the kiln, so we'll see.
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I just made the beads I wanted to out of it first, then popped in the kiln, therefore they have the long soak time.
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Old 2008-08-17, 5:49pm
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I'm a dealer and I haven't been contacted about it yet either. I bet they are really busy between kids and the Gathering.

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Old 2008-08-17, 7:08pm
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It's gorgeous!! It kiln strikes so the paddle wouldn't be a good way to judge the color. Ididn't do 4 hours maybe about 2 for mine and i got gorgeous purples and blues! I love this glass!
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Old 2008-08-17, 11:37pm
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Pictures Nicker geez.....we want pictures!
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Old 2008-08-18, 4:06am
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Yes please please please, with a cherry on top??
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Old 2008-08-18, 8:10am
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Sorry no pics, I am too busy trying to get reayd for the Bash and Glass Stock
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Old 2008-08-18, 8:20am
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I watched Lewis at the gathering do a sculptured figure out of the Pandora. It was a pretty green with hints of purple and blue as he worked the glass. After it was kiln struck it went to a pretty purple blue color.
I bought lots of the glass but haven't got a chance to play yet. It's gonna be a love hate glass I got a feelin".
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Old 2008-08-18, 8:24am
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Oh sure, why not make me really poor? I want pics, it sounds amazing!
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Old 2008-08-18, 8:42am
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Darn, Now I want some of it to.
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Old 2008-08-18, 9:37am
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I used it (Pandora 2) this weekend over apple clear and I got lovely greens and reds..will take a picture and post later. I didn't see much while working on it and considered it a lost cause but it came out of the kiln with nice colors...I soaked mine about an hour.
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Old 2008-08-18, 10:59am
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Here are some Pandora Pics for you. The green paddle is Pandora before it has been kiln struck. The purple paddle is after.


Pandora is a kiln striking color, no flame striking required. We recommend kiln striking for 4 hours at 1000 F or you can strike at your regular annealing temperature for a longer time. You could also put it through multiple annealing cycles.

We had a pre-release at the Gathering with our first few batches. We'd love to see your photos!

We will have a full release in a few weeks when we have enough made.

And we are definitely busy with glass and children!

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Old 2008-08-18, 11:49am
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I bought the Pandora light and the Pandora, LOTS of it.
Initially I was dissapointed as the style or techniques I use I really need to see what I'm getting while I'm working.
So I used it differently then popped it in the kiln and got some amazing colors when it finally popped out of the kiln.

I'll try post some pics later if I get time. Still trying to play catch up since the gathering. So many new glass colors to play with and I haven't had time to play.
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Old 2008-08-18, 2:35pm
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ACK!!! As I scurry off to revise my bash shopping list yet again!!!
Just asking....but how much per lb? and will there be any at the bash?
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ohhhh how purty!
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that looks yummy - I love that it has green streakiness instead of the brown that so many other silver striking glass has.
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Old 2008-08-18, 5:41pm
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I'd have to anneal mine several times; I never anneal that high or for that long.
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Old 2008-08-18, 9:05pm
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I get back to my studio tomorrow and I'm so excited to see how my beads turned out. OH OH OH OH Can't wait. How many more hours until the sun comes up.

PS - my studio is not at my house. SIGH
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Jed and Julie, if I encase pandora, will it also strike in the kiln under the encasement or not?
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Jed, I hope you're making LOTS of it!
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Here are some Pandora Pics for you. The green paddle is Pandora before it has been kiln struck. The purple paddle is after...
What the...(bleep!)? How flipping gorgeous is this? Curses...I already had a Million reasons why I regretted not getting to The Gathering...make that a Million and ONE!

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I want that glass, it turns purple
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ok, so how can I get me some of this stuff???
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I think Ross over at www.abrimagery.com might still have some left. I'll wait till Double Helix has it on their website as you pay a little more at abr if you only buy a quarter or half pound.
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I encased mine and still got the gorgeous purple color.
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I tried it this morning. I can't wait to see it when it comes out.
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ellllen! you didnt put this in my hand ! hehe...I need to see your beads! oh no...I dont need more glass...but this is soooo purty~!
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