Item Name:
Kashmir Rod - Black
SKU:
KR-BLACK
Description:
Kashmir Rod - Black is a solid colored glass rod designed for flameworking and lampworking applications. The black color provides a deep, neutral tone that works well for creating strong contrast, defining edges, and adding dramatic accents to glasswork. The rod form allows precise control over heat application and color placement, making it ideal for building surface decorations, pulling stringers for fine linework, and creating detailed sculptural elements. Black glass rods are essential in a lampworker's palette for creating outlines, shadows, and bold design elements in beads, ornaments, and artistic glass pieces.
How it is used:
- Preheat the rod tip in the outer flame to reduce thermal shock before bringing it into the hotter working flame
- Melt the rod tip into a gather and apply it directly to the work for dots, bands, and surface wraps
- Pull stringers from the rod for fine linework, scrollwork, and detailed patterning
- Use as an outline or shadow color over lighter base colors to create definition and contrast
- Apply in layers and lightly marver to blend transitions for dimensional effects
- Create sculptural details such as eyes, stems, and decorative accents with precise control
