Asian 25mm Transparent Black Fatboy Rod

Item Name:

Asian 25mm Transparent Black Fatboy Rod

SKU:

AR-TRANSBLACK25

Description:

Asian 25mm Transparent Black Fatboy Rod is a substantial, large-diameter borosilicate color rod made for artists who want deep, dark transparency in a single gather. This is a true fatboy format, giving you the thermal mass to stay in the flame longer without starving the heat base, which is exactly what you want when you are building larger sections, heavier overlays, or bold sculptural forms. The color reads as a rich black in normal viewing, but when you give it thickness and backlight it, it reveals its transparent character with a moody depth that is especially effective in encasement work and high-contrast design.

How it is used:

This rod is typically worked on a bench torch for larger flameworking where you need a lot of material quickly, such as thick encasements, big blown forms, substantial handles, or production components that benefit from consistent color density. Because it is a heavy rod, it is commonly introduced with a patient, even preheat and then brought up to working temperature so you can pull points, lay down thick wraps, or build up mass for shaping and blowing. It is also a strong choice when you want a dramatic transparent dark layer over lighter colors to create depth, shadow, and crisp separation.

Dimensions:

• 25mm diameter rod