Help with Pandora glass please

[Janie]

On my third rod of Pandora glass, with no satisfactory beads. My friend gets awsome sort of teal w/some purple color, all I get is either 1/2 see through green beads. If I throw them back in the kiln for awhile they come out either an ugly magenta shade or just a muddy yuck color. What am I doing wrong? I've tried encasing, striking, working cool flame, it just doesn't give me anything. Help me please. And Thanks ahead of time.

[theglasszone]

Janie~

Here's a thread that talks all about Pandora - and includes other peoples' experiences - pros, cons and what has worked for some. I didn't have much luck with it, but even on a Hot Head, I did have some! It's a bit of a sensitive glass, but an enjoyable challenge when you have success! :)

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101512&highlight=pandora+glass

This is how mine ended up looking after 3 trips to the kiln - kinda too dark - meh!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x280/theglasszone/Bead%20Photos/Pandora5.jpg

Good luck with it - hope you find some help in that thread!

De

[tt4st]

Yep, all I ever got is yucky green no matter what I did to it. I think it must have to do with the kiln atmosphere because that is the only explanation left.... but I don't know :(

[honey*bee]

I have gotten some beautiful colors with pandora. Just make sure that you don't allow it to strike in the flame. You want it to go into the kiln as clear as possible. I usually kiln strike mine for about an hour (soaking at 980 for an hour) at a time about 3 times. I seem to get better colors if I do quick multiple strikes rather that longer striking sessions.

[honey*bee]

Here's a pic of some of my pandora beads

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