Item Name:
Asian 12mm Opaque Black Tubing
SKU:
ACT-BLTC12
Description:
Asian 12mm Opaque Black Tubing is opaque black borosilicate color tubing manufactured in China. It is supplied as straight tubing intended for flameworking and scientific-style fabrication where you need a clean, light-blocking black line or a bold graphic element built directly into the work. Opaque black is commonly chosen when you want strong contrast against clear or transparent colors, when you want to visually hide internal transitions, or when you need a non-transparent backing layer for overlays and encasements. This tubing is sold by the piece and comes in standard straight lengths, making it a practical option for production work where repeatability matters and you want consistent starting stock for sections, sleeves, and drawn-down components.
How it is used:
This tubing is typically used by cutting a section to length, heating evenly in a neutral flame, and then either: - Collapsing it down onto a mandrel or smaller tube to create a sleeve or color jacket - Pulling it down into smaller tubing or heavy-walled cane for linework and stringer pulls - Using it as a starting blank for blown sections, small vessels, or sculptural components where an opaque black body is desired Because it is opaque, it is especially useful for crisp graphic work, high-contrast accents, and for masking what is happening inside a joint, seal, or internal connection during assembly.
Dimensions:
- 12mm tubing - 4 ft lengths
Special notes:
Individual pieces will be cut in half to save on shipping. If you would like this to be sent whole, please email cs@abrimagery.com about your order.
