Item Name:
Trautman Art Glass Blackjack Rod
SKU:
TAG033R1-005-TAG-005
Description:
TAG Blackjack Rod is a striking, dense black color rod produced by Northstar Glassworks under the TAG color line and supplied in rod form for lampworking. This is a worked color formulated for strong opacity and bold contrast, making it a dependable choice when you need crisp linework, deep backing, or high-contrast overlays in sculptural and functional work. Supplied as solid rods, it is designed to be introduced directly into the flame and applied to hot glass as stringer, wrap, or gathered accents depending on the technique and the scale of the piece.
How it is used:
- Pulled down into stringer for fine linework, scrollwork, and detailed surface drawing
- Used as a backing layer behind brighter colors to increase contrast and make transparent colors read darker
- Wrapped or striped onto tubing or solid work for bold pattern definition
- Layered under reactive colors to help separate and frame color transitions
- Used in sculptural work for deep black features such as pupils, outlines, and high-contrast components
