Item Name:
Aventurine Rod - Blue - 104 COE
SKU:
15505-ROD
Description:
Blue Aventurine Rod 104coe is a 104 COE soft-glass rod made with aventurine, a glass formulation that contains metallic crystals that create a sparkling, reflective effect when worked and finished. It is used in lampworking when you want glittering highlights, shimmering surface accents, and rich visual depth that reads especially well under clear encasement or as a thin overlay on a base color. Because aventurine colors can become muddy if overworked, it is typically used with controlled heat and shorter working cycles to preserve the sparkle.
How it is used:
- Preheat the rod gradually in the farthest, coolest part of the flame to reduce thermal shock.
- Use it as an accent color by applying thin wraps or small gathers over a stable base glass.
- Melt in with a neutral flame and controlled heat to preserve the aventurine sparkle.
- Pull stringer from the rod for fine linework, scrollwork, and glittering detail on beads and small components.
- Apply a thin layer of clear over the surface if you want added depth and a smoother finish while keeping the sparkle visible.
