Northstar Glassworks
Light Oregon Gray
A stable opal gray; work slowly in a soft, unfocused flame to prevent surface scarring, then soak in heat more rapidly once smooth.
Outcomes
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Light gray opal, stable in any flame atmosphereWork slowly in a soft, unfocused flame until melted in smooth; once smooth, heat can be soaked in more rapidly without scarring.
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Scarred or pitted surface if worked too quickly or in a focused flameWorking too fast or in a focused flame before the glass is melted smooth causes surface scarring — avoid by starting slow and soft.
Working notes
Preheat / heat slowly
- Work slowly in a soft, unfocused flame to prevent surface scarring.
- Only increase heat input once the surface is fully melted in smooth.