Cut Opal UFO 8mm - Black with Green Fire

Item Name:

Cut Opal UFO 8mm - Black with Green Fire

SKU:

CO-BGF-UFO-8MM

Description:

Cut Opals are hand crafted shaped opals sorted by the kind of opal and the kind of fire unique to each opal. The UFO opal will add an out of this world flair to your art. This version of the UFO is a black opal with green fire and is a total of 8mm wide.

How it is used:

This cut opal is used as a decorative inlay or encased accent in borosilicate lampworking. It is typically set onto a hot seal or into a shallow seat, then gently brought up to temperature and covered with clear borosilicate to protect the opal and give it depth. The UFO silhouette is especially popular for pendants, marbles, and small sculptural features where you want a crisp, repeatable graphic element. Use guidance above reflects standard lampworking practice for setting and encasing opals and is not stated on the ABR product page.

Dimensions:

• 8mm wide