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2012-10-07, 2:38pm
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Ivory. Any one have an opinion?
I have been looking for a really GOOD ivory/off white glass for a long time. I don't want one that is reactive, my Effetre (light and dark) ivory turn black every time I use it.
I would like one that stays ivory....I need a really creamy color that stays true.
Any suggestions??
Thanks everyone!
Renee
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2012-10-07, 2:45pm
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I use Cim Butter Pecan when I want an ivory color that
doesn't react with everything else. It's alittle bit stiffer
than ivory.
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2012-10-07, 2:56pm
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Butter Pecan has been discontinued, so that's a good substitute if you have some but sort of a frustrating one if you don't.
The next best thing right now is a new colour from CiM called Linen. it is slightly reactive, a cool yellowish ivory. I had some trouble when I encased it with Effetre 004 clear, but not when I used it as a core with other non-004 colours over it.
I have test results for Linen on my blog if you want to see what it looks like combined with other colours.
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2012-10-07, 3:07pm
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WOW! Thanks Melanie. I took a little trip around your blog and I'm going back there now. What a awesome undertaking! Thanks so much for the work you put into this.
Thanks for the info on ivory glass, too!
You rock!
Renee
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2012-10-07, 3:09pm
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I do have a tiny stash of Butter Pecan somewhere so I'll give that a try before I order something new.
Thanks Kirrakat!
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2012-10-07, 3:18pm
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Sorry Renee I am no help but hope you find a good Ivory.
Wow Melanie your blog is amazing, just followed as I can see this is going to be really helpful once I get going.
Thanks for all your hard work.
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2012-10-07, 3:42pm
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I like Butter Pecan too. I only have 2 or 3 rods remaining.
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2012-10-07, 4:05pm
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Have you considered using plain old ivory and encasing with clear?
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2012-10-07, 4:07pm
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Unfortunately Vetrofond is no longer making glass but if you can find a supplier that has some old stock of "Yellow Ice", it's a beautiful ivory that is much less reactive than Moretti ivories. I use it instead of ivory most of the time.
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2012-10-07, 10:34pm
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or Ginger? That was was Kathy suggested was close enough when they discontinued Butter Pecan.
I rarely use those so I'm not sure how close myself.
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2012-10-07, 10:48pm
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Butter Pecan discontinued? And Ginger too? I feel FAINT!
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2012-10-08, 5:13am
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ELO from frantz stays creamy. The only thing I dont like about is it goes transparent when It gets hot and I loose it sometimes. Good off white color.
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2012-10-08, 6:55am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theglasszone
Butter Pecan discontinued? And Ginger too? I feel FAINT!
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Ginger isn't discontinued. Just Butter Pecan. we might see more Butter Pecan as limited runs down the road, but it is no longer a Production colour.
Thanks for the nice feedback on my blog
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2012-10-08, 7:13am
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I've used (and like) Vetrofond Cream ODD. You can buy it at Frantz and sometimes the Vetrofond goes for 60 -70% off which makes it a deal. Right now it's 40% off at $3.60/quarter lb.
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2012-10-08, 8:12am
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You should change the title of this thread to
"Ivory. EVERYBODY has an opinion."
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2012-10-08, 12:32pm
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Lauscha Brandy Butter is a good ivory. You can get it to react-- or not. Right now it is on sale for half off.
Also I used to use Silver Pink instead of ivory.
Paula
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2012-10-08, 3:26pm
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I also like to use silver pink instead of ivory, but the
problem is that every batch of silver pink is a different
shade, which can be a problem when ordering it on the
internet.
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2012-10-09, 12:26am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen Hardy
You should change the title of this thread to
"Ivory. EVERYBODY has an opinion."
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haha right?
96 Ivory doesn't react, so there's that too lol.
And ye De, I meant for them to try Ginger since some suggested Butter Pecan and it's the 'replacement' for it.
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2012-10-09, 1:13am
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all for the love of glass
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wow Melanie! Great reference blog..you're in my favorites folder
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