Sold x 115 grm (1/4 lb) Glass Alchemy Amazon Night Borosilicate Glass Rods. Triple Passion, 786 was introduced as an easy striking amber to purple color. Due to its formulation this color quickly, easily and consistently strikes through a wide range of bright and delightful purples. The use of color-changing borosilicate exploded soon after Glass Alchemy introduced this color to the market. This is a must have in every glass studio! Size: 7mm x 58cm length. Weight per rod approx. 32 grms. 3-4 rods per 115grms or 12 - 15 rods per 458 grms (1lb).
Working Tip:
Get this color white hot to erase the striking history. A variety of effects are achievable depending on how long you flame/kiln strike.
Artist Description by Mike Shelbo
The base glass for Amazon Night is a translucent dark green and it is fully packed with silver and other metals. I love to encase this color with clear on a piece that will be worked for a couple hours. Reheating the area of Amazon Night in different ways (ex: sharp intense spot heat, or all over) will change the results of the silver trying to emerge through the clear layer. Bursts, streaks, wisps and smooth gradients will appear in all colors of blues, greens, purples, and golden yellow.
When working Amazon Night without encasement, make sure not to overwork in a reducing atmosphere or in an over oxidizing flame to avoid phase separation or scum. Work in as close to a neutral atmosphere as possible until just before putting the piece away, then increase propane in flame and pass piece through flame and watch a chrome like rainbow iridescence build up with different levels of exposure.
Additional Information:
Colour Characteristics - Translucent (Ionic), Color Changing
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