Arke - Double Helix

Arke is the production version of the most popular test batch from the 2013 ISGB Gathering, IL-581. It can develop exterior metallic finishes of silver, gold, green, red and blue. Variations in flame chemistry, exposure time and temperature alter which metals are deposited on the surface of the glass.

Contrast between metallic finishes can be highlighted by using a small oxidizing flame to remove the metallic luster from selected portions of the bead, re-exposing the bead to a reduction flame and then building metallic layers of alternating composition.

COE 104.