0345-0030 Steel Jade Opalescent

Description

Fusible – Bullseye Compatible

10″ x 10″ +/-

Thickness 3mm

Double rolled, at least one rolled edge

Contains: Copper
May React With: Selenium, Sulfur, Reactive (000009,
001009, 001019)
Cold Characteristics: Uniform color.
Working Notes:
At tack fusing and slumping temperatures, the surface
frequently develops a metallic gray film, similar to effects
with Steel Blue Opalescent (000146). This may disappear
at full fusing temperatures. Cap with clear to insure a
consistent opal green through the clear layer. To maintain
the metallic effect, extend hold times at tack fusing or
slumping temperatures. The metallic layer may develop
anywhere where (000345) is exposed and can change over
the course of multiple firings. It ranges from a thin glossy
gray to a thicker, matte metallic.
A yellow residue on shelf releases such as primer and
Thinfire may occur when firing to a full fuse or hotter.
Scrape & apply fresh primer, or remove used Thinfire
and replace with new to avoid possible contamination in
subsequent firings. The exposed surface of 000345 has
greater sensitivity to items such as glass cleaner, marker

and Glastac. Traces of these liquids, which often fire
cleanly, may be visible in fired works, even when wiped
away before firing. To minimize this effect, reduce the
contact time between the glass and possible contaminants.
Also, avoid using Glastac on the surface.