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If the piece is worked before all the haze is heated off, the layer of metal will thicken and turn a matte gray color, thus masking the true color. This is reduced silver metal that leaches out of the body of the glass and deposits on the surface.
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When first heating the color you will notice that there is a metallic haze that precipitates on the surface. If the flame is not oxidizing enough the color will opacify and turn a milky yellow. Set a sharp oxidizing flame to work these colors. Never work the Amber Purples in a reducing flame. The first and most key variable in achieving a purple strike is how the flame is set. For color tips and suggestions visit our website and call for a complimentary brochure with a step-by-step guide to working the Amber Purples. The darker shades can be used for sculpture, but they can be stretched much further, making them more suitable for thinner applications. The other three shades, ( NS-026 Double Amber Purple, NS-049 Dark Blue Amber Purple, and NS-069 Green Amber Purple) are more versatile. This is also the case with the NS-48 Light Blue Amber Purple. NS-013 Amber Purple – the original shade-is best suited for thick blown glass work and sculptural work.
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