Item Name:
Moretti Effetre Rod - Clear - 5mm - 6mm
SKU:
456
Description:
This is a clear Moretti Effetre glass rod, supplied as straight rod stock in the 5 mm to 6 mm diameter range. Clear rod is a staple material in soft glass lampworking for building transparent layers, adding encasement over color, and creating clean gathers for shaping. This diameter range is especially useful for small to medium beadmaking and detail work because it heats evenly, pulls into consistent stringer, and can be applied in controlled amounts without overwhelming the heat base.
How it is used:
- Heat the end of the rod to form a gather, then wind it onto a mandrel to build a clear base bead or to add clear layers over color.
- Use it for encasing decorative surface work such as dots, lines, and stringer designs to add depth and optical clarity.
- Pull it into clear stringer for fine line work, tip wraps, and small attachments.
- Use small gathers of clear to cap ends, seal transitions, and smooth surfaces before kiln annealing.
