Northstar Glassworks
Nile
An earth-tone rod worked like Amber Purple — burn off the haze in a hot oxidizing flame, then flame- or kiln-strike for rich color.
Outcomes
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Rich earth-tone brown/amber strike after burning off haze and flame- or kiln-striking in oxidizing flameWork in a hot oxidizing flame. Burn off the silver haze first, then flame- or kiln-strike to develop the full earth-tone color. Treat like an Amber Purple rod.
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Hazy or milky surface if not properly burned off before strikingIf the haze is not burned off before striking, the color will remain cloudy or milky rather than developing the full earth tone.
Working notes
- Burn off haze before striking — do not skip this step.
- Work in a hot oxidizing flame only; treat like an Amber Purple.