Purple Urple Crushed Opal Encased Tubing

Item Name:

Purple Urple Crushed Opal Encased Tubing

SKU:

AG-PURPLEURPLE

Description:

This striking tubing features a rich purple base glass encasing crushed opal inclusions that create a textured, dimensional surface with subtle sparkle and light-catching properties. The crushed opal is embedded within the glass matrix during production, creating an integrated decorative element that becomes part of the glass structure itself rather than sitting on the surface. In lampworking, encased tubing like this is ideal for creating beads with built-in visual complexity and depth, allowing artists to work with sophisticated color and texture combinations without requiring additional surface decoration. The tubing form makes it convenient for gathering, shaping, and forming into various bead styles, sculptural elements, or decorative components. This particular blend offers the visual intrigue of opal effects combined with the rich saturation of purple, making it suitable for both contemporary and traditional design aesthetics.

How it is used:

• Heat a section of tubing to working temperature at the torch, rotating it to ensure even heating throughout the wall thickness.
• Gather the molten glass onto a mandrel or form it into your desired shape using gravity, marvers, and hand tools.
• The crushed opal inclusions will remain visible and integrated into your finished piece, providing texture and visual interest without additional surface work.
• Allow the completed bead or component to cool slowly in a kiln to prevent thermal shock and ensure structural integrity.