Amazon Lagoon - #38 Medium Frit - 16 oz. - Glass Alchemy
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Working Tip: Work in neutral flame and have fun, this one is loaded with silver!
Artist Description by Mike Shelbo:
Amazon Lagoon is a very deep cobalt base glass packed with tons of silver. Encasement of the rod in clear will result in trapping pearlescent greens and blues and some golden oranges and cream yellows. Depending on working time and whether the piece is solid or blown, you will see a range of finishes and shifting of colors. In a neutral working atmosphere the silver will come to the surface when not encased in clear. Color ranging from dark blue to yellow green pastel will sometimes have streaks of cool colors on the surface. When your piece is done you can reduce lightly and watch the metallic finish emerge in golds, silv(more...)