Greasy Glass
Light Phoenix
A bright ruby red transparent striker that appears clear while working; kiln-strike to develop the rich red color, raising to 1100°F for a faster strike.
Outcomes
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Bright, rich ruby red — transparent, similar to standard Phoenix but without the opal qualityAppears transparent clear while working and before annealing. Kiln-strike to develop color; raise kiln temperature as high as 1100°F for a faster strike.
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Transparent clear — no color developed yet, pre-strike stateGlass appears transparent clear during working and before annealing; color has not yet struck. Requires kiln strike to develop ruby red.
Working notes
- Glass appears clear while working — do not mistake the pre-strike state for a finished color; kiln strike is required to develop the ruby red.