Olympia Rain...Yeah, I know - not again!

[Captured Light Glass]

I understand the elusivity of this glass and in my research, I am not clear if it is regularly produced by DH and sells out or if it gone forever, can someone enlighten me? Thanks!

P.S. Just realized I posted in the wrong forum - yikes~

[AKDesigns]

It was one of DH's first glass colors and then they discontinued it. They came out with Aion which was suppose to be similar and better than OR...but in my opinion it's nothing like OR. OR is one of my favorites and I have a decent stash of it but I can't seem to put it away lately. I'm a bit concerned as to how long my stash will last.

[sarah_hornik]

Same here.

[Captured Light Glass]

Kinda sad.... Thanks for the response Ladies and Sarah - I sent you a sappy email! (I talked about my Dad and my wish list of places to visit being Tel Aviv).....

[AKDesigns]

Sarah, I think that there may be enough of us that like OR so that when we run out we can ask DH to do a special run for us...at least that's my hope.

[sarah_hornik]

Oh, I wish. I don't like Aion.

Thanks Michele... I'll get back to you soon :-)

[miahawk]

I bought some Aion and I haven't gotten the results I expected. I've never tried OR, I'm too new to lampworking.

[PolychromeBeads]

I'm another OR lover - my stash is almost gone.:cry:

Aion doesn't do much for me, I don't think of it as an acceptable alternative to OR. R4's Da Vinci seems to be a closer match (for me!).


Aimee
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[AKDesigns]

Da Vinci is the closest but it's still not the same.

[Peach Blossom Beads]

I totally agree - I think we should ask them for a special run. It's my absolute favorite and always has been. When they discontinued it, even though I was on their site all the time and paying attention, I still didn't know they were about to stop making it. I could have got some odds and decided to wait a day. What a mistake! GONE FOREVER! I think I have 1/2 or 3/4 lbs and it's like gold. You know when you become afraid to use it? Some days I say screw it, and do it anyway, and then I feel guilty! How bad is that?

And Aion is NOT a good substitute! While I like it, it's not even close to OR.

[Double Helix Glassworks]

:shock:I had no idea so many of you liked Olympia Rain so much better than Aion2. I thought Aion2 was a more cooperative glass. When I get time after the Terranova / Luna run, I will be running Aion2 again. I'll see if I can squeeze in a test pot of Olympia Rain Revisited. I'll let you know what I come up with.
Jed at Double Helix

[AKDesigns]

Honestly you'll probably have a stampede. I'd love to pre-order a couple of pounds of it so I know I'm getting some. I've been using up rod after rod the last few weeks.

[AKDesigns]

Or just send me a rod of the test batch and I'll let you know if it's a good one. I have so many different batches of OR from so many different people and some of it isn't the real good OR.

[lenora]

I have some OR that I never tried. I guess I'll give it a try. If I don't like it I'll let you guys know. I know I don't have much, but it's just sitting there.

[PolychromeBeads]

I'll be right there with you Amy! I like Olympia Rain SO much better than Aion!!

You could put me down for at least a pound!


Aimee
30997

[artwhim]

:shock:I had no idea so many of you liked Olympia Rain so much better than Aion2. I thought Aion2 was a more cooperative glass. When I get time after the Terranova / Luna run, I will be running Aion2 again. I'll see if I can squeeze in a test pot of Olympia Rain Revisited. I'll let you know what I come up with.
Jed at Double Helix

My hero!

[Captured Light Glass]

That would be AWESOME Jed!!!! I would buy at least 5 pounds!

[Carolyn M]

Jed, I would love some more OR. It was the first silver glass I ever used and I loved the results. Aion just doesn't do it for me!

[AKDesigns]

That would be AWESOME Jed!!!! I would buy at least 5 pounds!

Seriously, that's $500! Just an FYI, most people didn't care for OR. But there is a group of us that think it's one of the best silver glasses out there. I think it's my favorite silver glass with Nyx a close second.

[theglasszone]

If there's another OR run, I'm IN for sure! Jed, are you starting a "wish" list or "waiting" list? I don't want to miss it...!

Thanks,
DeAnne in CA

[Captured Light Glass]

Yup and worth every penny!

Seriously, that's $500! Just an FYI, most people didn't care for OR. But there is a group of us that think it's one of the best silver glasses out there. I think it's my favorite silver glass with Nyx a close second.

[JenP]

Yea Jed!!! I've only had one rod of the stuff to play with and it is easily my favorite!
I'd love to see more!
Jen

[Jayne]

I'm hoarding the little bit I've got left, too. Count me in!

[SquareOneBeads]

I have OR and the original Kronos and those of you who can get something from it my hat is off to you. I am thinking of putting what I have in the garage sale. I'm sick of getting mud.

[Carols Glass]

I started making beads after OR was already out of production (I think) so I never got to even try it! I wouldn't want to buy it if it was a bad batch though. After testing to make sure it was good, then I would say I'm in!

[AKDesigns]

I'm afraid Jed is going to have a bit of a stampede on his hands. I think OR should just be brought back ....period.

[villa design]

I have a small stash of OR... can someone give me the hints on how to work it? I've never touched it...

[sarah_hornik]

I'm afraid Jed is going to have a bit of a stampede on his hands. I think OR should just be brought back ....period.

YES!!! I'm IN!

[Peach Blossom Beads]

I'm totally in, too! Jed, if you leave me out, I'll be pissed!!!

Thanks so much for doing this! That's why your silver glass is the ONLY silver glass buy. You guys are da bomb! :biggrin:

[pambead]

please put me on the list for this glass also.!!I am out.

[bskaak]

I'd love to try some Olympia Rain as well! Keep us posted.
Alecia

[beadworkstudio]

Do you work OR like Da Vinci, or is it just a similar result? If so, I would totally love at least a pound. Da Vinci plays nicely for me. :)

[Laurie L]

I have 2 pounds of it and cant get the stuff to do anything but turn brown :(

[AKDesigns]

Do you work OR like Da Vinci, or is it just a similar result? If so, I would totally love at least a pound. Da Vinci plays nicely for me. :)

I don't work them the same at all. I like to use DaVinci as a base but I only use OR as surface work and work them completely differently.

[AKDesigns]

I have 2 pounds of it and cant get the stuff to do anything but turn brown :(

I'd be more than happy to buy it from you :waving:.

[PolychromeBeads]

I found OR and Da Vinci work very similarly for me. I use both encased or unencased, depending on my whim! The colors are slightly different, with OR being more towards the lavender/blue range and DV being more blue/green/gold.


Aimee
31726

[playswithfire104]

I have some OR and can't do anything with it. I may have 1/2 to 3/4 lb. I have to weigh it and see. Anyone want to buy it?

[PixieFireBeads]

I'd love to try some OR so if Jed makes some more I'm totally in. I never got to try the original.

[Laurie L]

I'd be more than happy to buy it from you :waving:.

I might take you up on that....however I hate being defeated by this glass. I just wish I could get it to work just once and get the "ah" moment.

[AKDesigns]

I have some OR and can't do anything with it. I may have 1/2 to 3/4 lb. I have to weigh it and see. Anyone want to buy it?

I'll buy it.

[playswithfire104]

Amy I owe you a bead for Survivor still. Let me see how much it weighs out to and I'll let you know and I'll send it all together. I have OR from 2 different batches. One is clear the other is very light blue.

[anniepants]

I would LOVE to have more OR!!!! I have 2 rods left of the original "good stuff" and it is begging to be used, but I just can't do it! MAKE MORE OR!!!!

ANne

[AKDesigns]

Amy I owe you a bead for Survivor still. Let me see how much it weighs out to and I'll let you know and I'll send it all together. I have OR from 2 different batches. One is clear the other is very light blue.

Cool. I owe you a bead for the game too. I have one here but instead I'll make one with OR for you.
Amy

[playswithfire104]

Sounds good Amy.

[Angela Schoonen]

I was just looking through my glass stash and found 2 bundles of OR. I have no idea where it came from!!! I don't remember ordering it.........I'm gonna have to figure out how to use it now! (Or maybe I should sell it for a very high price!!!)

[josielv]

put me on the list for some to jed!! I would love to see the pictures you all made that you love so much with the oly rain!! I only had a small short, and for the life of me, I can't remember what it did??
Thanks

[AKDesigns]

put me on the list for some to jed!! I would love to see the pictures you all made that you love so much with the oly rain!! I only had a small short, and for the life of me, I can't remember what it did??
Thanks

Pretty much all my beads have OR in them! :lol:

[theglasszone]

Any word on this...?

Just wondering,
DeAnne in CA

[killerbeedz1]

I've never had any luck with this particular glass. It just stayed clear for me. Does anyone have any pictures so I can see what it's potential is?

[Maria Louisa]

Jed,
Please count me in on OR. I've missed the first run and would love to try it.

[anneli]

Me too please!!

[bgurden]

count me in, i have never been able to get my hands on some i am too new!

[AKDesigns]

bumping...

[killerbeedz1]

Has Jed ever re-ran Olympia Rain yet? I got it to work and love it, but I only have 3 rods left. Does anyone know if he is going to bring it back? I guess I can pm him lol.

[AKDesigns]

I PM'd him 6 or 8 months ago here and he never answered me. I've given up.

[Oenone]

I have one lonely partial rod of this that I got in a trade but I haven't tried it yet. If anyone wants it, let me know before I melt it and fall in love with it :)

[AKDesigns]

Well I'm a bit embarrassed and also very pleasantly surprised. I got a very special package from Double Helix today with old Olympia Rain and Aion2 and a note asking for me to test the two and send them my results. That's pretty cool of them and I'm happy to do it.

[Hayley]

We can't wait to see what you come up with, Amy!

[Cabanlet]

Oh, this is exciting! I would love some Oly rain!
I love DH glass!

Amy

[PolychromeBeads]

Oh yeah - it would be SO cool if Jed started making it again!!!


Aimee
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[FairyVerre]

Oh yessss, me wants some too ! post those pix soon Amy - please

[Reenie]

I think it's funny how much of us have the glass but won't use it. I finally had to pull it out and put it up for sale today and I kept saying..no, yes...no...yes
School books right now take priority. I did hold a little bit back though...You never know when you might mysteriously learn the trick to working it perfectly!

[J&M]

Could some of you fine folks show some examples of the difference between the two? And how you work both of them to get the effects you want?

Please? 8-[

I only have Aion2 and have never had any OR. :( Sad isn't it?

Thanks, Jack

[BarbR]

I too would love to see some pictures of beads made with OR, with specific attention drawn to the OR so we can see exactly what's so wonderful.
Pretty please? [-o<

For a couple of years I've been buying up glass and sending it to my studio in Florida. Somewhere along the way I bought a pound of DH's "Olympia Rain Blue Odd" from Deonne (ebay)......anybody know anything about this colour or have piccies?
TIA!
:D

[tela]

here's some O.R. love.
And, I do love it!
cheers,
jo

[J&M]

here's some O.R. love.
And, I do love it!
cheers,
jo

That's a beaut!! I've gotten that kind of effect with Aion2 also. (My bead wasn't quite that good-looking though)
Thanks for the pic.

Any more examples or advice about OR... or AION2 for that matter?

Jack

[Pat]

Well I'm a bit embarrassed and also very pleasantly surprised. I got a very special package from Double Helix today with old Olympia Rain and Aion2 and a note asking for me to test the two and send them my results. That's pretty cool of them and I'm happy to do it. Quote from Amy...........

Sometimes its good to read the whole thread.

[J&M]

Well I'm a bit embarrassed and also very pleasantly surprised. I got a very special package from Double Helix today with old Olympia Rain and Aion2 and a note asking for me to test the two and send them my results. That's pretty cool of them and I'm happy to do it. Quote from Amy...........

Sometimes its good to read the whole thread.

Congratulations Pat!!! You go girl!

Jack

[AKDesigns]

Congratulations Pat!!! You go girl!

Jack

Congratulations on what?

[Raven Wylder]

Lol, Jack - I think you read Pat's post wrong. Amy was the one that got a package of OR and Aion2. She (Amy) had also stated that most her beads have OR in it if you were interested in seeing what that color looks like.

Also, try running search on Aion2 on in this room. You can also look at the silver exchanges since there might be some who used Aion2 in their beads.

[Lizabeads]

Wonder how much 2 or 3 rods of the original Oly. Rain is worth? I have I some and just never got into it.

Terra was my girl !!

[J&M]

Lol, Jack - I think you read Pat's post wrong. Amy was the one that got a package of OR and Aion2. She (Amy) had also stated that most her beads have OR in it if you were interested in seeing what that color looks like.

Also, try running search on Aion2 on in this room. You can also look at the silver exchanges since there might be some who used Aion2 in their beads.

Your right. I goofed! LOL

[River Horse Studio]

would anyone be insterested in selling me a short or a rod of OR. I would like to try before I buy. I LOVE silver colors thanks to Rocio B and Haley.

PM me if your willing...

[FairyVerre]

Oh wouldnt it be Wonderful .....to try a wittle piece of OR .....someday somewhere...... "Sigh" anybody got a sample to try? I would be sooooo overjoyed to try this glass that everyone reveres so much ~

[AKDesigns]

Just in case some of you missed it, there is now Olympia Rain available on the Double Helix site only. It's a limited run so when it's gone....that's it. These were made with this latest batch:

Firefly Nuggets
http://beeswaxrubberstamps.com/images/firefly1.jpg

Firefly Discs
http://beeswaxrubberstamps.com/images/fireflydiscs1.jpg

[Toni Lutman]

Those are beautiful Amy! Very ethereal. So....how much of the new OR did you buy? :lol:

[AKDesigns]

Those are beautiful Amy! Very ethereal. So....how much of the new OR did you buy? :lol:

Enough to make me feel a little sick to my stomach because of how much money I spent.

[JavaGirlBT]

I have 2 lbs of the old stuff but I had to buy more of the new stuff! Those beads are awesome Amy.

[AKDesigns]

Thanks Ellen! The glass is pretty fool proof. I still have about 2 pounds of the old OR too. I use it pretty much daily but I pull stringers so I go through it pretty slow. Those beads were the first time in years I used rods to make beads with OR. It felt kinda decadent.

[villa design]

So are those only Olympic Rain? Or did you encase?

[AKDesigns]

The nuggets are OR lightly reduced and encased. The spacers are just OR, no encasing. The discs are OR heavily reduced and encased.

[killerbeedz1]

I've been hoarding my 3 sticks of Olympia Rain too, but since DH has brought out a new batch, I thought I'd use some of the old stuff and order some new. Here's my latest set that I used OR on.