Copper Green Lustre Transparent - Striker - Bullseye (COE 90)

• Approximate Diameter: 4-6mm

• Approximate Length: 14"-16"

• COE: 90 Compatible

Cold Characteristics

Pale transparent aqua-green.

Working Notes

Torch: A versatile reducing glass that can develop a metallic sheen and/or opalize to a variegated, putty-like green. These various effects can be achieved by working with Copper Green Lustre Transparent with specific flame chemistry and heat history. Results will depend greatly upon the type of heat and forming methods required.

As it is heated into a gather and wound onto a mandrel, it will opalize on the rod between the gather and the cold glass. If formed hot enough, the bead will remain transparent. When you are ready to develop a metallic sheen, the glass should be relatively cool (no visible heat) and stable on the mandrel. Create a reduction atmosphere by turning the propane (fuel) up and while passing the bead through the flame, watch for the surface of the glass to become metallic. The lustre surface develops readily on cooler glass and can vary greatly depending on the length of time spent in the reduction atmosphere. Once this has happened, the piece should be put into an annealing kiln. This is a finishing step. If the metallic surface is reintroduced to a neutral flame, it will dissipate. It can be brought out again by returning it to a reduct(more...)