WallaceReg In reply to asa-baijan [2017-07-06 03:03:05 +0000 UTC]

you make incredible things Astrid.    x

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asa-baijan In reply to WallaceReg [2017-07-09 12:48:38 +0000 UTC]

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WallaceReg In reply to asa-baijan [2017-07-09 17:15:13 +0000 UTC]

x

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WallaceReg In reply to asa-baijan [2017-06-17 21:41:04 +0000 UTC]

yay

I don't use ammonia, or vinegar.  Both are, in my opinion, un-necessary.  You can use bicarb of soda for neutralising, and it is kinder to the nose.  Just was your piece in soapy water and dry, or not.   Add to a watered down solution, rinse, redip, and repeat as needed.  Don't neutralise until the very end.  I never do at all.  I just rinse and then add either Renaissance Wax,  or PermaClear.  Both are good,  but the latter lasts very much longer. 

Mixing the gel with water is the same technique as adding the other stuff you used.  The ratio can vary on what you want.  The least you add, the weaker it will be of course.  I could say work on a 1:10 ratio,  but I honestly don't keep track.  Just add more to suit - to cold water.   If I want it black to start with,  I add the silver to a heated solution.   This has the advantage of least flaking.

It is trial and error.  Victoria Lansford has a good tutorial on using LoS on youtube. 

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asa-baijan In reply to WallaceReg [2017-06-18 12:50:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that's really good to hear that the ammonia is optinoal. I was assuming it was but it's so good to here it of someone who actually knows what they are doing I haven't yet got neither renaissance wax nor the PermaClear, but I will order some; thanks a lot for inforcing that this is really important!

curiously, the leaflet that came with the product suggested warm water; have you noticed a difference?

Thank you so much for your input, I really appreciate it!

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WallaceReg In reply to asa-baijan [2017-06-18 13:25:58 +0000 UTC]

no worries Astrid,  glad to help

I only have experience to give you.  The warm water makes things go black very quickly, so slow dips in cold.  you can make a stronger solution.  Warm water does work well and will give you the petrol colours, but you have to be quick or it goes black as mentioned.
I use both after treatments.  I have a penguin I made about 3 years ago,  it is still black.  It is in the gallery somewhere!  lol I used ProtectaClear on that.

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asa-baijan In reply to WallaceReg [2017-06-18 20:15:38 +0000 UTC]

experience is what is actually most reliable. If you have experience you tend to ask the right questions. So thanks a lot for yours! I think I'll put it all into a document and read in it every time I run into a bump...  

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WallaceReg In reply to asa-baijan [2017-06-19 13:34:37 +0000 UTC]

ask away if you need anything - I might not always be able to help, but always willing.

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asa-baijan In reply to WallaceReg [2017-06-19 22:01:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I much appreciate it! If there's anything you feel I would be able to help you with I would love to return the favour  

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WallaceReg In reply to asa-baijan [2017-06-20 00:38:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Astrid x

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WallaceReg In reply to Eveqi [2016-07-17 17:52:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you 

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WallaceReg In reply to Cailface [2015-10-13 21:46:22 +0000 UTC]

wow! what wonderful words to read.     thank you very much

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Cailface In reply to WallaceReg [2015-10-15 09:18:19 +0000 UTC]

Only telling the truth. Your whole gallery is very fresh and inspiring. 

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WallaceReg In reply to Cailface [2015-10-15 14:17:39 +0000 UTC]

thank you - I am not really into copying any current style trends - just going with what I like and can make really.

Your work is rather lovely

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Cailface In reply to WallaceReg [2015-10-17 12:48:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

And yes, I can see that - and that is exactly what makes your work so great. It's all unique with a clever personal touch, rather than clones of the stuff you see on shelves. 

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WallaceReg In reply to Cailface [2015-10-18 10:04:26 +0000 UTC]

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WallaceReg In reply to JKL-Designs [2015-07-31 20:25:04 +0000 UTC]

ooh,  how fab.  Very lovely to have this happen   

thank you very, very much

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JKL-Designs In reply to WallaceReg [2015-07-31 20:53:05 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome  

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WallaceReg In reply to Dark-Indigo [2015-02-26 00:02:19 +0000 UTC]

you are very creative - lovely to see your imagination. 

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WallaceReg In reply to soophieO [2014-10-23 21:31:11 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much - It is indeed unique    - lovely to have the feedback,  really appreciated.

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soophieO In reply to WallaceReg [2014-10-24 08:03:52 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. And thank you for the Llama!

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WallaceReg In reply to soophieO [2014-10-24 08:08:09 +0000 UTC]

and you are welcome too. 

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WallaceReg In reply to Vor4 [2014-09-19 00:24:49 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much .  Yours is very beautiful.  Sorry for the late reply,  spending a lot of time with my lad before he goes off Uni

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WallaceReg In reply to Flamegirl34568 [2014-08-26 08:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.  

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WallaceReg In reply to pokejade [2014-06-08 14:06:49 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much, 

I think I have now got the different sort of stone setting that I like mostly worked out.  Still have teething problems, but so enjoying the opportunity to learn.  Thank you again.  Your feedback is so lovely to read   xx

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pokejade In reply to WallaceReg [2014-06-08 16:45:02 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome, your work is always a pleasure to view

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WallaceReg In reply to pokejade [2014-06-08 16:54:19 +0000 UTC]

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