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Black Pearl 7mm Rods

CODE: 120250-07


Price: $15.00

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Description

Sold x 115 grm (1/4 lb) Glass Alchemy Black Pearl Borosilicate Glass Rods. After conducting a workshop on metal lusters and surface work, a student asked why there were no black luster colors.  What a brilliant idea.   Inspired by this conversation, we started playing with various formulas that would have the following characteristics: be black, opaque, difficult to muddy, easy to luster, demonstrate non-metallic striking effects! After extensive testing of several formulas, Black Pearl, 9789 was introduced as a Revolution 33 color and was an immediate hit. 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: 

Flame or kiln strike at 1075°F.  Work neutral; reduce at end for metallic effects.

Artist Description by Mike Shelbo

This color is really nice. The combination of black opaque glass and silver creates beautiful results that can be controlled, to a certain extent. The silver emerging on the surface of the color can be burned off with a hot sharp flame and then reduction can be used to control the amount of silver metallic shine or colored haze desired.
I like working this color without clear encasement, but clear can be added to trap luster and add to design and color possibilities. The color of the luster is mostly greens and blues but can vary depending on application to a range of violets and other colors.
Additional Information:

Colour Characteristics - Crayon/Opaque (Colloidal), Color Changing

Features

Glass Alchemy
9789