Crushed White Opal Dust with Red Fire
CRUSH WHITE OPAL RF
Crushed White Opal Dust with Red Fire is a crushed synthetic opal material supplied as fine dust for use as an inclusion and color effect in glasswork. This opal is prepared by crushing opal into a small particle size so it can be applied in thin layers, packed into small cavities, or used where you want a scattered, speckled opal effect rather than a single solid stone. In lampworking, opal dust is commonly used when you want flashes of opalescent color and fire in beads, pendants, marbles, and small sculptural work without committing to the footprint of a full opal chip or sphere. The white base helps the color read brightly, while the red fire provides a warm flash that can be emphasized with clean encasement and careful heat control.
Crushed White Opal Dust with Red Fire is typically used by placing a small amount of dust onto a prepared hot glass surface and gently heating until it begins to tack in place. Once the dust is anchored, it can be lightly encased with clear to protect the opal and improve optical depth. Use a neutral to slightly oxidizing flame and avoid prolonged high heat to reduce the chance of burning out the opal effect. This material can also be used in small gathers or pockets when building layered designs, especially when you want a subtle sparkle distributed across the surface instead of a single focal opal.
