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2009-12-07, 9:21am
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Best clear right now?
Have not bought any clear forever! Need some now, no idea what to get.
thanks for your help!
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2009-12-07, 9:28am
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I still stand by my Moretti Super Clear. I've never had a problem with it. 
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2009-12-07, 10:27am
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Clear is SO batch dependent that it is really hit or miss.
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2009-12-07, 10:49am
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I'm with Jamie Lynne - Moretti Super Clear - Extra Clear is the one right now without tons of issues or restrictions on usage.
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2009-12-07, 1:49pm
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I really like Vetro Crystal Clear, have ordered it many times, and not had a problem. I've also had great success with Precision Diamond Clear, but understand others have had issues.
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2009-12-07, 2:18pm
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Every time I say I'm having good luck with a certain type of clear, it goes sour on me (last batch of Diamond Clear -- ouch!). So this time I won't say anything except cross your fingers when you hit the "submit order" key!
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2009-12-07, 4:52pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j2canoe
Extra Clear is the one right now without tons of issues or restrictions on usage.
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Damn, I've been enjoying my Extra Clear, unaware of any issues! Hopefully I don't have any of my own!
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2009-12-07, 6:14pm
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Thanks everyone! got some ordered!
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2009-12-07, 6:28pm
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I just got some Reichenbach 104 but haven't tried it yet. I'll post the results when I get a bead made with it.
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2009-12-07, 6:49pm
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Becky - I think you misread my post - I said that Extra Clear was the one WITHOUT tons of issues and restrictions........and I certainly hope so as I just received five pounds of it from Jamie Lynne!!! Cheers! Joan
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2009-12-08, 12:05am
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I need more boro stuff
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I love Laucha clear as long as I don't use it over or under silver glass <sigh>.
Half of my silver glass beads cracked. And I annealed them at 970 for 1 hour, ramp down 50/hour until 680.
I tried moretti super clear over the silver glass (I bought 10-11mm ones) but not that really happy with them. It has lots of micro bubbles.
So the conquest continues, to find the perfect clear.
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2009-12-08, 12:34am
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I love the Reichenbach 104 at the moment .
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2009-12-08, 1:04am
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I need more boro stuff
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Originally Posted by Icarus Beads
I love the Reichenbach 104 at the moment . |
No supplier in Oz for Reichenbach clear to try  I have to order from USA
Btw Judith, which crystal clear are you using? crystal clear or crystal soft clear?
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2009-12-08, 10:39am
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Likes to melt stuff...
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Lauscha is the most consistent clear, in my opinion. Unlike others, I have not had any problems with cracking, not even with silver glass.
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2009-12-08, 8:18pm
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I need more boro stuff
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Originally Posted by deirdreschaneman
Lauscha is the most consistent clear, in my opinion. Unlike others, I have not had any problems with cracking, not even with silver glass.
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Don't get me wrong, I love Laucha clear but I started playing with silver glass recently and most of my round ones cracked. So I have to keep the pressed beads for little bit longer, just in case.
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2009-12-08, 8:57pm
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burnin' glass just becuz
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try the fat rods of plain Moretti clear... they're cheap and i've been having some success with them
i'm primarily a Lauscha clear user as well but seems not everyone can work with it.
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2009-12-08, 9:54pm
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Yep, me too. I have no problems with the Moretti fat rods and it's very clear.
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Originally Posted by ewdb
try the fat rods of plain Moretti clear... they're cheap and i've been having some success with them
i'm primarily a Lauscha clear user as well but seems not everyone can work with it. |
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