A new glass to me Double Helix Hydros! This is a WINNER!

Double Helix describes Hydros as a silver and copper glass creating an aquamarine color with a strong silver luster that maintains its pearlescence under encasement. 

To luster, work in a neutral flame, allow to cool for a few seconds, reheat far out in a large reducing flame.

What attracted me was the aqua hue and the golden metallic shine.

As my initial test with this glass, I created simple spacers that when reduced they gleam with golden and blue green rainbow effects.

This set of 3 beads was created with layers of clear glass, DH Hydros and fine silver wire captured on an final clear glass encasement.

These rounds are simple and elegant with lovely shine and patterning.

Testing how the glass performed under encasement, this barrel bead started on a base of clear glass and an encasement layer of DH Hydros.

I quickly reduced the bead and added the layer of Effetre Super clear to capture the mother of pearl look. 

To complete the surface decoration, I pulled Hydros stringers and created the micro dots of beads creating an almost mythical/ancient look to the bead. I loved creating this style of beads years ago as when the glass reduces to gold shine, the final result is rich and unique.

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