Fusible Ripple TexturesThis subcategory within textured glass types represents a pinnacle of glass-making craftsmanship. Our two basic styles of ripples are, 51-, Granite Ripple (rougher and more bunched together than Smooth) and, 50-, Herringbone Granite Ripple (rough ripples with a zigzag or feathered pattern). During the sheet-forming process, rotating the roller faster than its own forward travel causes the rippled effect. Imagine a car tire spinning up mud or gravel. The rapidly cooling and solidifying top and bottom surfaces of the sheet are forced to slide over one another using the still-fluid middle layer as a lubricant. The resulting texture quickly chills enough to permanently retain the ripple pattern. As with all textures, the ripples will typically melt flat during reuse. Iridized or dicroic coatings, or contrasting-colored powders filling the cavities will all create dramatic effects that survive the fusing (or blowing) process. All Uroboros is priced per 7.5" x 12" piece. |
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