American Beauty
A deep transparent striking red that self-strikes fast; works well in encasement and unencased can show a blue-purple sheen. Use neutral or oxidizing flame.
Outcomes
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Deep transparent striking red, encased or surface workFast self-striker; works well in deep encasements and for surface work. Use neutral or oxidizing flame.
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Blue-purple sheen when unencasedWhen left unencased, the surface can develop a blue-purple sheen. Use neutral or oxidizing flame.
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Striking red surface workWorks well as a surface application in neutral flame, self-striking quickly to red.
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Under-struck or partially struck redIf not allowed to fully self-strike, may display a lighter orange-red hue before full strike develops.