Lampwork Etc.
 
TrueDesign

LE Live Chat

Enter Live Chat

No users in chat


The Flow

Beads of Courage


 

Go Back   Lampwork Etc. > Beads of Courage > Beads of Courage

Beads of Courage -- Discussion for all things Beads of Courage; the only not-for-profit, arts-in-medicine program putting to use the talents of glass beadmakers to uplift children dealing with life threatening illnesses, their families and the people who care for them. Families, clinicians and artists alike are welcome to join in! (Thank you to Lampwork Etc. for supporting Beads of Courage and helping to foster communication!) PHOTOS OF INDIVIDUALS OR CHILDREN ONLY ALLOWED WITH THEIR SPECIFIC CONSENT.

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 2014-03-17, 4:32pm
Emily's Avatar
Emily Emily is offline
Missing presumed fed
 
Join Date: Nov 15, 2005
Location: Wherever
Posts: 3,158
Default Ice cream cone color?

Anyone have any suggestions on what glass color makes a reasonably convincing cone for an ice cream cone? I've been digging out the darkest rods in my dark ivory stash, but it's still way too light. I tried encasing the ivory with amber, which improves the color but the transparent doesn't look right -- too shiny.

Along the same line -- what color are you using for hot dog and hamburger buns? Again, I've used dark ivory, but it's too light.

I've been telling myself that the kids won't be as picky as I am, but it still bugs me. So, any ideas?
__________________
To those who question the real value of the Web: Sea slugs. Now, please fall into a respectful silence, and don't speak again until you understand why you were wrong.
Scorpion and one Intensity 10 lpm 20 psi concentrator
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2014-03-17, 4:38pm
KJohn's Avatar
KJohn KJohn is offline
Slogan Challenged...
 
Join Date: Mar 21, 2009
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Posts: 6,274
Default

I would say that the cutest ice cream cones I have seen have not been the right "cone" color but other colors instead which somehow looked fine!

I wanted to use Biscotti for bread, and it might work for cones, but so far to my eye it is weirdly soft green when cooked. Perhaps sediment or Sandstone? or mixing your own...
__________________
Kristin ~

Facebook:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Etsy:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2014-03-17, 4:52pm
yellowbird's Avatar
yellowbird yellowbird is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 23, 2006
Posts: 1,229
Default

Quote:
Anyone have any suggestions on what glass color makes a reasonably convincing cone for an ice cream cone? I've been digging out the darkest rods in my dark ivory stash, but it's still way too light. I tried encasing the ivory with amber, which improves the color but the transparent doesn't look right -- too shiny.

Along the same line -- what color are you using for hot dog and hamburger buns? Again, I've used dark ivory, but it's too light.

I've been telling myself that the kids won't be as picky as I am, but it still bugs me. So, any ideas?
etch?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2014-03-17, 5:13pm
SharonP's Avatar
SharonP SharonP is offline
Flame Dames Rule!
 
Join Date: Jul 12, 2005
Location: Alameda, CA
Posts: 2,749
Default

I used to make ice cream waffle cones with Effetre sage green, they came out a nice browny color. Then I etched them, after masking the ice cream.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Sharon Peters
New Bead Display Stands Available - pm me!

Specializing in Critters and Puns and other Cool Stuff...

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2014-03-19, 5:17am
Elizabeth Beads's Avatar
Elizabeth Beads Elizabeth Beads is offline
Lampworkaholic!
 
Join Date: Apr 22, 2008
Location: Cornelius, NC - because weather
Posts: 5,158
Default

Reichenbach Caramel is perfect.


To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Attached Images
 
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

"And all will turn to silver glass, a light on the water, grey ships pass into the west." Annie Lennox
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 2014-03-19, 7:14am
Dragonfly Queen's Avatar
Dragonfly Queen Dragonfly Queen is offline
Practicing perfect
 
Join Date: Oct 12, 2007
Location: Fullerton, CA
Posts: 2,050
Default

I use Effetre Lt Brown #444 for my ice cream cones. Looks pretty good.
__________________
Inez
In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet - Albert Schweitzer

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 2014-03-23, 9:04am
Diane Woodall's Avatar
Diane Woodall Diane Woodall is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 27, 2005
Location: Limestone, TN
Posts: 1,534
Default

I agree with Liz. I use Reichenbach Caramel and it makes awesome ice cream cones!
__________________
Diane Woodall

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 2014-03-24, 1:55pm
Emily's Avatar
Emily Emily is offline
Missing presumed fed
 
Join Date: Nov 15, 2005
Location: Wherever
Posts: 3,158
Default

It does look perfect -- now how do I order some Reichenbach and get away without letting myself spend a bazillion dollars? ("Honest -- all those colors just jumped into my cart!")
__________________
To those who question the real value of the Web: Sea slugs. Now, please fall into a respectful silence, and don't speak again until you understand why you were wrong.
Scorpion and one Intensity 10 lpm 20 psi concentrator
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 2014-03-24, 1:58pm
Robinj's Avatar
Robinj Robinj is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 15, 2005
Location: Davison, MI
Posts: 802
Default

I've used dark ivory for bagels and cinnamon rolls and some extra heat will "toast" the tops just right. I think that would also work for hot dog buns.
__________________
Hot glass looks the same as cold glass --Cirino's Law of Burnt Fingers
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 2014-03-24, 3:28pm
Elizabeth Beads's Avatar
Elizabeth Beads Elizabeth Beads is offline
Lampworkaholic!
 
Join Date: Apr 22, 2008
Location: Cornelius, NC - because weather
Posts: 5,158
Default

Quote:
It does look perfect -- now how do I order some Reichenbach and get away without letting myself spend a bazillion dollars? ("Honest -- all those colors just jumped into my cart!")
You won't regret it. It's a dream to work with and I've never had a compatibility issue. The clear is my go-to for silver glass these days.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

"And all will turn to silver glass, a light on the water, grey ships pass into the west." Annie Lennox
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 2014-03-24, 3:49pm
KJohn's Avatar
KJohn KJohn is offline
Slogan Challenged...
 
Join Date: Mar 21, 2009
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Posts: 6,274
Default

I suppose you could fume Eff. ivories as well with a rod of silver glass or something, too.
__________________
Kristin ~

Facebook:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Etsy:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 2014-03-24, 4:12pm
Eileen's Avatar
Eileen Eileen is offline
Loving learning
 
Join Date: Oct 11, 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 11,650
Default

Also, are they for you (sale, gifts, whatever) or for BOC?
BOC you have to be careful not to do one with metals in it, but I loved having one in the pastel cones when I was a kid. Do they still make those?
__________________
My current "hot" fantasy involves a senior discount on glass & tools!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 2014-03-26, 1:32pm
EchoTantuli's Avatar
EchoTantuli EchoTantuli is offline
Artistically Absorbed
 
Join Date: Jul 27, 2007
Location: Emerald City
Posts: 546
Default

Maybe Sandlewood ivory too?
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Believe in Yourself and Anything is Possible!
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
SRA Artist A64

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 4:56pm.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Your IP: 18.213.110.162