Item Name:
Moretti Effetre Rod - Pastel Dark Blue Sky - 5mm - 7mm
SKU:
1556228
Description:
This is a solid, colored soft-glass rod made by Effetre Moretti in a dark sky blue pastel tone. Soft-glass rod is the standard form used in lampworking because it allows you to heat a controlled gather in the torch and apply glass precisely for beadmaking, small sculpture, and decorative components.
A darker pastel blue like this is especially useful when you want strong color coverage without transparency. It works well as a base for beads that will receive surface decoration, and it is also a dependable choice for pulling stringer for crisp linework, dot patterns, and simple scroll designs. Because it is rod rather than tubing, it is easy to build up volume quickly, then shape with marvers, paddles, and hand tools while the glass is still workable.
How it is used:
- Preheat the rod tip in the outer flame to reduce thermal shock, then bring it to a working glow.
- Wind molten glass onto a prepared mandrel to form beads, or apply it to a hot base bead for stripes and spot color.
- Pull stringer from a heated gather for fine lines, dots, and detail work.
- Shape with a marver or paddle to true up rounds, barrels, and tabs while the glass is still hot.
- Anneal finished work in a kiln using an appropriate schedule for soft glass.
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