Item Name:
Moretti Effetre Rod - Opalino Periwinkle - 5mm - 6mm
SKU:
1556528
Description:
Moretti Periwinkle Opalino is an Effetre soft glass rod made as an opalino color, giving it a semi opaque appearance with a gentle, luminous depth rather than a fully transparent look. It is manufactured as a solid, pull-formed rod intended for lampworking, where it is heated in a torch flame and applied to a mandrel or to other soft glass components. This periwinkle tone is a staple for beadmakers and soft glass sculptors when you want a cool, calming purple blue that stays readable in layered work, florals, and decorative surface designs, especially when combined with whites, ivories, and darker purples for shading and contrast.
How it is used:
- Warm the rod tip gradually in the outer flame to reduce thermal shock.
- Heat to a working temperature and apply as wraps for base beads or as gathers for small sculptural builds.
- Use for dots, stripes, and layered applications where an opalino look helps soften transitions and add depth.
- Shape with a marver or hand tools as needed, keeping the work evenly heated while you build the design.
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