Description
* images used are for representation purposes only. This color is still in R&D, meaning the parameters have not been finalized. Expect variations from batch to batch.
Electrum is a liquidy metallic color with silver and gold hues. The color gradients can shift depending on how it is worked. It can be extremely thinned out and still create a shimmery effect.
Test for your particular application and be sure to anneal sufficiently based on the thickness of your piece.
Recommended Anneal temp: 1075°F
Abnormal Quality Description: Rods that have fallen below first quality and have been deemed Abnormal. This is high-quality, stone-free glass, but the rods are imperfect. They may be short, slightly thick or thin, have a bit of air or other odd imperfections that affect their appearance. Be aware that there may be color variance in our Abnormal glasses. There are no refunds or exchanges on Abnormal glass – all sales are final.
SETH AUGER –
Nothing compares to this color. I haven’t been so excited for a new color in 15 years, thank you! — @Firekist
Leo Hancock –
There are not enough words to describe this gorgeous glass. Totally forgiving of flame chemistry or mis-heating and transmits its liquid metal effect through many transparent colours. Great backing for fume work tjo I am advised to sleeve on clear first. It has a long memory, so stripes and coils are visible for a long time
ktuttle133 –
This color offers an experience that is very fun and unique to the Borosilicate palette. It’s like painting with metal, and all I could say while working it is “this color doesn’t feel like it should be allowed to exist. In short: It’s like painting with brass.
Flame Chemistry:
Forgiving, but advised to keep an oxidizing flame when possible.
Annealing:
Very forgiving here as well, though I would highly recommend using the proper schedules for chromium-containing colors, as this lineup does still have some. But thus far long hot garages and annealing cycles through layers of encasement and implosion haven’t given us any issues with this lineup.
Other Notes:
This color is excellent as a backing or on its own. Play around with it! Twist, pull, trench and swirl this color around and watch the brassy sparkles take forms you can rarely see in glass.