Asian 12mm Opaque Black Rod
A true, saturated opaque black in a production-friendly 12mm rod—perfect for bold sculptural work, clean contrast, and deep coverage.
Item Name:
Asian 12mm Opaque Black Rod
SKU:
AR-BLACK
Description:
Asian 12mm Opaque Black Rod is a borosilicate color rod made to produce solid, deep black coverage with strong opacity. In 12mm diameter it is a highly practical “workhorse” size for anyone who needs black that stays saturated in larger applications, because the thicker rod lets you build bigger gathers quickly for production beads, sculptural components, and bold contrast work. Opaque black is also commonly used as a base for encasement, for high-contrast stringer and dot work, and anywhere you want crisp graphic definition against transparents and striking colors.
How it is used:
Work this rod in a neutral flame and heat it evenly to establish a gather, then apply as wraps, dots, stringer pulls, or as the primary body color for beads and small sculpture. The 12mm size is especially useful when you want to move material efficiently without constantly reloading a smaller rod, making it a good choice for larger beads, thicker overlays, and strong black backing layers. Anneal properly to maintain the rich opaque finish and overall stability of the finished piece.
Dimensions:
12mm diameter
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