Cut Opal UFO 8mm - White with Red Fire
Give your next pendant, marble, or bead a bold sci-fi punch with a crisp UFO opal that flashes intense red fire against a bright white base.
Item Name:
Cut Opal UFO 8mm - White with Red Fire
SKU:
CO-WRF-UFO-8MM
Description:
This is a hand crafted, pre-cut opal shaped like a UFO with a white base and red fire. Cut opals are shaped and sorted by the kind of opal and the kind of fire unique to each piece, giving you a consistent silhouette that is ready to set into lampworked glass. The UFO shape is used when you want an out of this world design element that reads clearly at a glance and adds a bright flash of color to the finished work. The white base helps the red fire present with strong contrast, especially when set into clear borosilicate or lightly tinted color.
How it is used:
Bring your glass to a stable working temperature and create a shallow pocket or seat where the opal will rest. Warm the opal gradually at the edge of the flame to minimize thermal shock, then place it into position and use controlled heat to tack it in securely. Once set, you can frame it with a clean bezel of glass or partially encase it depending on the look you want. Keep the heat even and avoid aiming a harsh, concentrated flame directly at the opal. Anneal the finished piece on a schedule appropriate for your glass type and the overall mass of the work.
Dimensions:
- 8mm wide
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