Item Name:
Kashmir Rod - Blood Red
SKU:
KR-BLOODRED
Description:
Kashmir Rod - Blood Red is a solid colored glass rod intended for flameworking and lampworking work where controlled color placement is important. It is manufactured as a consistent rod form that can be introduced into the torch flame, melted, and applied directly to compatible base glass. Blood red is used when you want a deep, saturated red that reads bold in finished work, making it a strong choice for focal accents, graphic contrast, and color blocking in beads and small sculptural pieces. Rod form allows you to precisely control how much color is applied, whether you are laying down wraps, building dots, or pulling stringers for fine detail.
How it is used:
- Preheat the rod tip in the outer flame to reduce thermal shock before moving into the hotter working flame
- Melt the rod tip and apply it directly to the work for dots, bands, surface wraps, and color fills
- Pull stringers from the rod for fine linework, scrollwork, and detailed patterning
- Use as a bold accent over clear or lighter colors to create strong contrast and defined shapes
- Apply in layers and lightly marver to smooth and blend transitions where you want shaded effects
- Use for sculptural details and decorative elements where a deep red tone is desired
