Item Name:
Cut Opal - 5 Point Star - 6mm - White with Red Fire
SKU:
CO-WRF-STAR5PT-6MM
Description:
This cut opal is a precision-shaped, five point star cabochon intended for use as an inlay or encased accent in glasswork. It is constructed as a pre-cut synthetic opal with a white body color and red fire, giving it strong contrast and visible color play when used as a focal detail. In lampworking, pieces like this are commonly used when you want a crisp, repeatable shape that would be difficult to freehand in the flame, especially for pendants, marble faces, and small sculptural details. The flat back and defined edges make it easier to seat into a prepared recess, then protect under a clear cap or encasement layer.
How it is used:
- Heat your glass piece and create a shallow seat where the opal will sit so the stone is supported and less likely to shift.
- Warm the opal gradually near the kiln or in a gentle preheat zone so it is not shocked by sudden temperature change.
- Set the opal into place using controlled heat and let the surrounding glass tack it in without overheating the stone.
- Cap or encase with clear glass to protect the surface and create a smooth finished contour, then kiln anneal as normal for the base glass.
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