Item Name:
Cut Opal Lightning Bolt 16mm - Black with Red Fire
SKU:
COBRF-LIGHTNING-16MM
Description:
This hand-crafted cut opal features a striking lightning bolt silhouette with a black base glass and vibrant red fire effect. The opal is precision-cut to create a dramatic, jagged lightning bolt profile that captures light beautifully when incorporated into lampworked glass art. The black base provides exceptional contrast against the red fire, which shimmers and shifts as light passes through the opal, creating dynamic optical effects. Cut opals are manufactured by layering different colored glasses and then precision-cutting them into specific shapes, resulting in a finished inlay piece ready for immediate use in beadmaking and sculptural work. The lightning bolt design makes this opal particularly striking for statement pieces and thematic work.
How it is used:
In lampworking, this cut opal serves as a pre-formed inlay for beads, pendants, and sculptural glass art. To use this opal, heat your bead or sculptural base to working temperature and carefully apply the opal to the surface, pressing it gently into the molten glass. The opal will fuse with the base glass as it reaches temperature. Once the opal is fully integrated, continue shaping your piece as desired. After completion, anneal your finished work slowly in a kiln to prevent thermal shock and cracking. The lightning bolt shape works beautifully as a focal point on large marbles, statement pendants, or as an accent on sculptural vessels. This opal can also be used as an inlay for dichroic work, creating layered optical effects.
Dimensions:
- 16mm wide
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