Delphi glass question

Rudy · #1 2015-10-01, 5:28pm

I acquired a mix of glass last year. Most was COE 104 but I think I have approximately 1/2# that is labeled: Delphi Stained Glass, 9108... looks like at least one digit is missing. I certainly looks like Dark Lavender, but I got a bunch of cracks in a bead so I'm thinking it's COE 90. Anybody have some thoughts on this?

CheriB · #2 2015-10-01, 5:44pm

A Google search with "Delphi Stained Glass, 9108" shows that it may be: Pale Lavender Transparent 1/4 Lb Bundle - 104 COE Item# 91080 In Stock Usually ships in 1 to 2 business days. http://www.delphiglass.com/moretti-e...bundle-104-coe.

If that's the case, the cracking may be caused by some incompatibility between COE 104 glasses. Did you use it as a base, and then layered other glass over it? Purples are sometimes unsuitable used that way.

A photograph of the cracked bead may help determine other possibilities.

Rudy · #3 2015-10-01, 6:09pm

The cracking is definitely pointing towards a compatibility issue...definitely not "stress." Hmmmm, I used Moretti Super Clear to encase. I know what you mean about the purples. I had terrible issues with CIM purples and now know better. Thanks for doing the research on it...I couldn't find it.

ccaronn · #4 2015-10-01, 7:06pm

Did you have any trouble with CIM Crocus? I just bought my first rod of that. Should I use it alone with no decoration or encasement?
Thanks,
Christine

Katia · #5 2015-10-01, 11:59pm

Christine, I had no troubles with CIM Crocus so far. I did not try to encase it because I like the color as it is but added some decorations.

Sorry for these beginner's fuglies (all survived the fiber blanket and the kiln later), all on base of crocus - with a band of goldstone, two with purchased murrini slices and dots of Effetre pea green, with twistie (as far as I remember I mixed there Reich mystic red, some Effetre orange and yellow, CIM poison apple, Effetre periwinkle, CIM ming and some effetre violet transparent). So I would consider Crocus as a friendly color at least for the surface decorations

Rudy, there is a chance that the rods were mislabeled or mixed up at Delphi's warehouse - they carry pretty huge stock of so many items that it is technically possible.

ccaronn · #6 2015-10-02, 4:26am

Thank you!