Item Name:
Moretti Effetre Filigrana - Gray - 5mm - 6mm
SKU:
1557229
Description:
Moretti Gray Filigrana rods are soft glass color rods made with a filigrana construction, where a gray base glass is combined with fine white striping that runs the full length of the rod. This built-in striping is used when you want clean, repeatable linework and twist effects without needing to layer multiple colors by hand. Gray filigrana is especially useful for neutral palettes, modern bead styles, and high-contrast designs where you want the pattern to read clearly without overpowering other colors in the piece.
How it is used:
- Heat the rod end in a neutral flame and wind onto a mandrel to create beads with instant striped pattern.
- Twist the rod as it warms to tighten the spiral stripe effect before applying it to your work.
- Wrap over a base bead as a decorative layer, then gently marver to smooth while keeping the striping crisp.
- Pull into stringer for finer lined detail, then trail it for borders, scrollwork, and controlled accents.
- Encase with clear soft glass to add depth and visually magnify the filigrana striping.
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