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2012-06-16, 4:13am
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Amber, You've inspired me to get back behind the torch. I've been in a funky slump (as I call it), and haven't made a single bead in over a week. I'm so happy that I have all the colors needed. I hope people will share pictures of their beads after using this tutorial.  .
Happy, happy!
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2012-06-16, 4:36am
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Amber, this is so awesome of you to share. Thank you. Can't wait to give it a try.
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2012-06-16, 5:53am
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Don't worry, bead happy!
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These are beautiful, Amber! My husband will LOVE this design, so I can probably convince him I need to order more glass for it. Thanks for the enabling! 
And thanks SO much for sharing! 
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2012-06-16, 6:06am
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Thanks Amber! These beads are awesome.
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2012-06-16, 6:42am
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Thanks Amber. Now to start a collection of Lauscha.
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2012-06-16, 7:56am
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Thank you so much Amber. I love these beads!
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2012-06-16, 8:14am
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Steffi, I do a light etch on these but have left them shiny too and they're just as nice either way.
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2012-06-16, 8:15am
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what's a senior moment ?
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Thanks much for sharing Amber. I tried this today with some Lauscha Olive, a color I have LOVED for years so we'll see when they come out of the kiln. I don't think I got the same look at all plus I can't make a round bead with ivory to save my life !  I need to get some steel blue though. Such a pretty color.
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2012-06-16, 8:17am
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Debbie, can you make a tall disk of Ivory? If so, you can do the same and just let it melt down into the round shape - or turn your torch down! 
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2012-06-16, 8:29am
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what's a senior moment ?
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lol ! Turning the torch might work. lol ! Yeah, I can make a tall disk so will try that next time.
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2012-06-16, 8:57am
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Oops, I meant turn the torch down... left out a word there...
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2012-06-16, 9:08am
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Trying to follow your directions, but I'm not getting the little droplets of silver on the edges. I'm getting the reaction, but where are my little gorgeous silver shouldbethere beads?
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2012-06-16, 9:11am
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Barbara, got a photo? Sounds like the stripe of silvered Ivory might not be wide enough...
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2012-06-16, 9:12am
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Amber, I have a couple of questions. Do you create a donut bead and then apply the silvered stringer and lausha stringer and then melt down? Or do you create a disk bead, apply the stringers and melt down?
Thanks!
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2012-06-16, 9:13am
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"Sinners have soul too"
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Dang Amber... you're quick!
I have a whole bunch of these beads made... will post in a bit when I get my butt outta bed.
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2012-06-16, 9:14am
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Duck tape is silver...
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Those are awesome~ Thanks Amber!!
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2012-06-16, 9:14am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gemsinbloom
Amber, I have a couple of questions. Do you create a donut bead and then apply the silvered stringer and lausha stringer and then melt down? Or do you create a disk bead, apply the stringers and melt down?
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I make a donut/rondelle shape, then apply the silvered Ivory stringer then apply the blue or olive stringer then melt the whole thing down. Disk bead does work if you have an Ivory that's particularly soft in the flame.
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2012-06-16, 10:12am
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what's a senior moment ?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by *Naos*
Oops, I meant turn the torch down... left out a word there... |
It's ok, I knew what you meant. Just pulling your leg. lol !
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2012-06-16, 10:13am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Thank you Amber!
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2012-06-16, 10:22am
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Bonkers about glass.....
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Thank you so much Amber, that's really generous of you. I am itching to torch, but will have to wait. Not fair!
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2012-06-16, 10:36am
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Thanks Amber!! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to have to try these. I really like all your beads.
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2012-06-16, 12:33pm
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Here are some of the beads I made yesterday...
I actually had already made the silver dotted spacers and found them sitting in a dish waiting to be cleaned! Jackpot!
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2012-06-16, 12:42pm
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Thanks Amber for sharing this cool technique! Love the results.....
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2012-06-16, 12:58pm
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dances with ideas...
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Donna, that's awesome! What a great combo with the spacers!
Is that the Lauscha steel blue?
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2012-06-16, 1:08pm
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Oh, baby, I m'know...
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Those are great, Donna. I made a few this morning but I think my SIS may have been too fat
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2012-06-16, 1:47pm
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Donna, is that Lauscha Wedgewood? It's a gorgeous blue but more blue than the Steel. Great job!
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2012-06-16, 1:51pm
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"Sinners have soul too"
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I'm not sure what color it is I have a bunch of it and none of it is marked... boo hoo.
And thank you! I'm having so much fun! And my hubby is happy that I am back to making beads... he keeps telling me how long I have till my next show.
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2012-06-16, 1:58pm
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Donna, do you know it's Lauscha? If it is, it's definitely Wedgewood Blue.
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2012-06-16, 2:17pm
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It's definitely Lauscha I have only a little bit of Czech and I'm hoarding it.
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2012-06-16, 2:18pm
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dances with ideas...
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Yay! I am ging to try the Wedgwood blue today too!
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