Melia 3 (1/4 lb)

Melia 3 is made in our updated color base.  A chrome free teal version of the Arke and Iris family.  Different metallic effects are possible depending on the reduction techniques you use.  Melia 3 retains its luster under clear encasement. Textured luster effects are possible with repeated exposure to a reduction flame. Opaque streaks can develop with extended annealing.

For all reduction techniques, cool the glass before reducing and keep the glass from overheating (turning orange).

For rainbow iridescent; use a large brush reduction flame, briefly pass the glass right through the candles, repeating until the colors develop.

For mirrored silver luster; rotate the bead further out in a reduction flame. Repeat until the desired luster is visible.

For textured satin; repeatedly pass the bead through the very farthest reaches of the reduction flame without letting the bead get hot again.