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



