metal powder on glass beads?

[scootrgrl]

I just got a small bottle of Eberhard-Faber Gold Bronze Pulver (Powder) and I was wondering if I could use this on a hot bead? It is a metal powder, I found that after googling it but I haven't found any info if you can use it on hot glass...anyone know?

Thanks,
Janet

[Birdy]

I tried using a couple of metal powders left from another adventure. Didn't manage to keep any color at all - just ugly ash. It looked like copper leaf when you hit it with the flame. Not a pretty sight! I just made a small base bead and rolled it in the powder, then encased quickly.

Birdy

[scootrgrl]

I tried using a couple of metal powders left from another adventure. Didn't manage to keep any color at all - just ugly ash. It looked like copper leaf when you hit it with the flame. Not a pretty sight! I just made a small base bead and rolled it in the powder, then encased quickly.

Birdy

I guess I might as well try it and see what happens, if it turns black, I'll just toss it.

Thanks,
Janet

[LampworkbyLori]

Try some white enamel under it. If there is copper in there, the bead may turn blue.