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2011-09-09, 1:00pm
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Best way to get a good red
I need to make a bunch of basic large red beads. I have some effetre striking red, tons of vetrofond trans red, some vetro odd red that looks a bit dark.
Any tips? The beads seem so dark, no matter the glass.
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2011-09-09, 1:02pm
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Confused as usual
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Candy apple red is very pretty
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2011-09-09, 1:14pm
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If you're using transparent red try encasing a base of clear with the red. That way the red isn't so dense and will let some light through.
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2011-09-09, 1:17pm
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Amazon, thank you!
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2011-09-09, 1:30pm
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You can also layer it over various opaques to change up the overall tone too.
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2011-09-09, 3:21pm
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You're welcome!
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2011-09-09, 8:01pm
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Bran do you work with BE? They have some great true reds
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2011-09-09, 8:02pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by amazon
If you're using transparent red try encasing a base of clear with the red. That way the red isn't so dense and will let some light through.
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Great tip,thanks
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2011-09-09, 8:50pm
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I have oodles of BE frits and glaskolben tubes but I have yet to purchase their rods. I will eventually.
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2011-09-09, 8:53pm
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Uroboros has a great cherry red opaque and I agree that Candy Apple is a lovely opal red.
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