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Ekho

CODE: 111001


Price: $22.50

In stock

  • 115g 
  • Rod (-83%)

Description

Ekho 104 coe silver glass - Sold per 115g(1/4 pound), 50g or per rod.  Rods are approx. 4-5mm in dia. and are fully 104 coe compatiable.

 A very yummy glass! Ekho was designed to offer features of both reduction and striking colors.  Ekho can retain a pearlescent luster under encasement, while striking during normal beadmaking operations.  For best results, Work Hot, Cool, Reduce, and Encase.  Melting the clear encasement using a cool flame will encourage a "mother of pearl" luster, while reheating the encased Ekho will further develop the struck tones.

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Manufacturer's Striking Tips: To strike this color, first be sure that you have adequate ventilation for working with silver colors. Use a neutral flame so the colors don't become over struck. When you are ready to strike your piece remove it from the flame for a few seconds - just long enough so that the glass is no longer glowing hot. Adjust your flame to a slightly reducing flame and pass your piece through until the glass is glowing again. You should be able to see the glass strike because a metallic iridescence will develop on the surface. Remove your piece from the flame and allow it to cool down again for a few seconds. Watch the piece and you will see the colors develop as it cools. If you want to strike it again to further develop the colors then return it to the reducing flame. If you overstrike the color you can clean it up in an oxygen-rich flame. Just pass it through the tip of the flame a few times and it will burn off the over strike.

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