Coraline
A coral-hued cadmium rod that must be worked cool or in the upper flame to prevent boiling; currently out of production pending reformulation.
Outcomes
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coral opaque color when worked correctly — cool, in upper flame, or encasedWork cool, in the upper part of the flame, or encased to prevent boiling typical of cadmium colors.
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boiled/bubbled surface when overheatedWorking too hot or too deep in the flame causes boiling — a known cadmium failure mode.
Working notes
- Work cool or in the upper part of the flame to prevent boiling
- Avoid deep encasement without temperature control
- Currently out of production, pending reformulation