Double Helix Arke 2 - How Did I Miss Not Ordering This Before?

I am so glad I included a half a pound of this Arke 2 glass in my last order! 

When I try a new glass, I usually order Jed's second quality as it is more economical. 

I see that it is now showing as out of stock, so I was lucky!

What are seconds? Double Helix second quality rods are less than perfect and are sold at a 25% discount. They may be too large, too small, too short, chipped, twisted or have an inclusion. They have passed our compatibility test and our color test, but not our pretty rod test.

Arke 2 is described as a transparent cobalt luster color that develops a variety of exterior metallic finishes and holds it’s luster under a clear encasement. It’s the lightest of our three cobalt silver glasses; Arke 2, Triton and Iris. 

The beads within this post highlight how I used Arke 2 in a few initial beads and I am very pleased with the results!

This focal bead has a clear base with a layer of Arke 2 stringer wrapped around and "knife cuts" before reducing the glass.

When it was encased with clear glass, it captured a beautiful patterning with blue green and ivory patterned mother of pearl reactions.

I had the matching facetted crystals in my jewel box and I think they match perfectly!

This next set of round beads used a similar technique as the bead above and again, Arke 2 did not disappoint!

The swirls and patterning is stunning in these beads and the gleam from the color patterns from each angle is incredible!

Last but certainly not least, here are a couple more test beads using the layering technique of Arke2, Effetre White and Clear. These need more investigation, but definitely have me thinking and ready to try at my next torch session.

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