hummingbird3172
2006-01-10, 8:28pm
I have a couple that I thought I would share...I just think these are the greatest. If anyone else has any they don't mind sharing that would be great.
Stem cane-
start of with vetrofond ocher (really kind of a nasty pukey color)...roll in Iris Amber Green Frit and melt in...encase with dark emerald, and pull. You could also add a line (or two of intense black before encasing).
Iris Amber Green frit is my secret ingredient for any greenery...I have used it with every shade of green and I think it enhances them all.
When you pull it it kind of gives a natural striated look that has a subtle glow. When I use a bright shade of green as a base I encase with either clear or a light amber...to tone down the green a bit. With that pukey ocher I use a bright green and it gives it more of an olive cast. The bead below has greenery with this combination. The base also has a bit of iris amber green frit swirled across.
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Pretty pink petals-
I just tried this one today and it works perfectly for pink peonies or roses. I start with a base of white and then roll in Glass Diversions Pretty in Pink Frit...then encase in clear....pull. It gives the petals a streaky pink with tones of light and dark that looks very natural and kind of watercolor-like. I can't wait to play with this combination some more.
A really nice shade of red can be made by using coral and topping with dark amethyst....it gives a nice muted red...as shown here:
10533
I am just really pleased with these discovery so I wanted to share. :)
Also, I have been getting floral plant catalogs for inspiration. A really fantastic catalog is I think called Plant Delights or something similar. Those catalogs are beautiful..and humorous.
Here is the link:
www.plantdelights.com
other helpful catalogs:
http://www.davidaustinroses.com/american/
http://dutchbulbs.com/
www.jacksonandperkins.com
Stem cane-
start of with vetrofond ocher (really kind of a nasty pukey color)...roll in Iris Amber Green Frit and melt in...encase with dark emerald, and pull. You could also add a line (or two of intense black before encasing).
Iris Amber Green frit is my secret ingredient for any greenery...I have used it with every shade of green and I think it enhances them all.
When you pull it it kind of gives a natural striated look that has a subtle glow. When I use a bright shade of green as a base I encase with either clear or a light amber...to tone down the green a bit. With that pukey ocher I use a bright green and it gives it more of an olive cast. The bead below has greenery with this combination. The base also has a bit of iris amber green frit swirled across.
13173
Pretty pink petals-
I just tried this one today and it works perfectly for pink peonies or roses. I start with a base of white and then roll in Glass Diversions Pretty in Pink Frit...then encase in clear....pull. It gives the petals a streaky pink with tones of light and dark that looks very natural and kind of watercolor-like. I can't wait to play with this combination some more.
A really nice shade of red can be made by using coral and topping with dark amethyst....it gives a nice muted red...as shown here:
10533
I am just really pleased with these discovery so I wanted to share. :)
Also, I have been getting floral plant catalogs for inspiration. A really fantastic catalog is I think called Plant Delights or something similar. Those catalogs are beautiful..and humorous.
Here is the link:
www.plantdelights.com
other helpful catalogs:
http://www.davidaustinroses.com/american/
http://dutchbulbs.com/
www.jacksonandperkins.com