Moretti Effetre Rod - Transparent Metallic Black - 5mm - 6mm

Item Name:

Moretti Effetre Rod - Transparent Metallic Black - 5mm - 6mm

SKU:

1556065

Description:

Moretti Black Metallic Transparent is a soft glass color rod made by Effetre in a transparent black tone with a metallic look when worked in the flame and layered in the right thickness. It is manufactured as solid cane and pulled to a consistent rod diameter so it can be heated directly in a torch for lampworking. This color is used when you want a darker transparent that can add depth, shadow, and contrast while still allowing some light transmission, making it useful for dimensional overlays, dark transparent striping, and layered designs where you want a richer look than a standard transparent gray or smoke.

How it is used:

• Preheat the rod gently in the back of the flame, then bring it up to working temperature before making contact with your base glass.
• Use it as a transparent overlay to deepen and shade underlying colors without fully blocking the design.
• Pull stringers for fine dark linework, borders, and detail accents that read crisp against lighter transparent colors.
• Apply it in controlled layers to build a darker transparent effect for sculptural elements, bead ends, and contrast bands.

Dimensions:

• Rod diameter: 5mm – 6mm