Moretti Effetre Machine Rod - Sand - 5mm - 6mm

Item Name:

Moretti Effetre Machine Rod - Sand - 5mm - 6mm

SKU:

1556259M

Description:

This is a solid, colored soft glass rod made for flame working and beadmaking. It is produced as machine-pulled rod stock for consistent diameter and predictable heating, then cut to practical working lengths for the torch. The Sand color is a light tan, neutral tone that is commonly used for earthy palettes, skin tones, animal and sculptural work, and as a base color that lets brighter surface colors stand out cleanly. Soft glass rods like this are used when you want reliable color for winding beads, pulling stringer, and building layered designs in compatible soft-glass work.

How it is used:

• Preheat the rod gradually in the outer flame, then bring it to a working glow to reduce thermal shock.
• Wind molten glass onto a mandrel to form bead bases, then shape with gravity and gentle tool work.
• Pull stringer from the rod for fine line detail, outlining, and subtle accent work.
• Apply small gathers as dots or spots for patterning, then melt in smooth or leave raised for texture.

Dimensions:

• Rod diameter: 5mm – 6mm