Item Name:
Moretti Effetre Filigrana - Violet - 5mm - 6mm
SKU:
1557272
Description:
Moretti Violet Filigrana Effetre glass rods are specialty soft glass rods made with a filigrana construction, meaning a colored outer layer is formed around a contrasting inner core to create a clean, high-contrast line effect when the glass is worked. This style of rod is chosen when you want consistent internal striping and bold graphic detail without having to build the pattern by hand from multiple colors. It is commonly used in beadmaking and soft glass lampworking for decorative bands, twists, overlays, and cane-like accents where the core line can be revealed, stretched, or spiraled for visual movement.
How it is used:
- Warm the rod gradually in the far flame to prevent thermal shock, then bring it up to a workable glow.
- Use it as your primary color for beads or small components, letting the internal core line remain centered as you wind.
- Twist the rod while pulling a gather to create spiral striping for wraps, stringers, or decorative cane effects.
- Apply as surface decoration by laying a thin trail onto a base bead, then lightly melt in to preserve crisp line definition.
- Pull stringer from a small gather to create fine lined detail for scrollwork, borders, and controlled striping.
