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Old 2013-10-21, 2:37pm
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Default Cremains beads

I've been asked to make a few beads with cremains encased in them. I was wondering if anyone knew how much this would impact the structural integrity of the bead. I played around with some fireplace ash this weekend and it releases a whole lot of air into the glass - the bubbles form so quickly and expand so much, it was difficult to keep it encased without a bubble coming to the surface.

Do cremains react similarly? If they do, do they leave the glass less structurally sound (much the same way baking soda beads are more likely to fracture later on). I would hate for this family to have the vessel of their loved one fracture at a later date.

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Old 2013-10-21, 4:02pm
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Most people think of the remains as ashes. It is not. What is left is bits and pieces of very clean bone that has undergone an additional process to grind even smaller.
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Old 2013-10-21, 4:38pm
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Cremains are more like sand--not ash.

I have found they are very easy to work.
I have only used them like frit over a variety base glasses.
Then, clear encased.

They can really make beautifully stunning beads--depending on your base glass choices.
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Old 2013-10-21, 6:28pm
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So, should I use sand as a mock up for the client?
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BTW, fireplace ash does some cool things when encased in clear.
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Old 2013-10-21, 7:18pm
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Fine sand will not react the same as cremains.

If you want to do a mock up, I might suggest a fine white opaque frit.
Cremains will only bubble very slightly...depending on how hot you work.

There are several threads here on LE that discuss different base colors, soft vs. boro, etc.

Some of my favorite cremains beads were done with a core of boro Stormy Weather.

I have also created cremains beads for each of my pets that have passed.
I cherish them...beads and pets...
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Old 2013-10-22, 5:50am
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I try to use the most powdery part of the cremains. The bigger the piece, the more it bubbles. I made some beads with cremains in 2005 and they are still fine.
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I appreciate the info!
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Old 2013-10-23, 6:43pm
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I don't like the air bubbles so when I do cremains beads I sift the cremains to eliminate the powdery cremains. The lighter powder cremains come to the surface and causes air bubbles and causes the glass to pit. The little pieces are easier to place in the glass and to cover over without air bubbles forming . I make lentils and off rod heart pendants. This is my experience and take on making cremains beads.
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