I only bought a small piece of this glass because it is one of those that fires to a different color than it starts. This is plum opalescent sheet glass, which is designed to reflect light.
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| Scrap pendant using plum opalescent and transparent clear |
As you can see in the piece above, the plum rectangle looks drab and transparent. Even with the transparent piece of glass over it, the color remains blah and transparent. The reflected light in the center of the bottom is actually marking ink that is supposed to burn off in firing.
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| Scrap pendant using plum opalescent and transparent clear |
It was a fun discovery to see the result after firing. Notice the difference in the color of the glass; it is a little more purpley, and the surface is more mirror-like. I was dissappointed to see that the marking pen did NOT burn off, however. I am glad this is a test piece and not a major piece of jewelry or serviceware!
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