Red Striker Opaque Bullseye Ribbon 124
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Flat and wide with organic variations, at around 1mm x 4mm ribbons provide a versatile complement to rods and stringer. They expand possibilities for beadmaking, drawing with glass, and more.
Currently available in 22 favorite Bullseye colours, these handmade strips come in tubes of approximately 141gram (5oz)
Bullseye is 90COE and isn't compatible with Effetre or Vetrofond Rods. Annealing Temperature range is 505- 520 Celsius.
Colours That Strike
Many glasses that Bullseye produces appear pale or even colourless in their cold form but “strike” or mature to a target colour when fired to the right temperature. These styles are marked with the symbol above.
It is not recommended for stained glass or mosaics as kiln is required to achieve the colour shown.
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Striker
This style may not reveal (strike to) its target colour until fired.
Cold Characteristics
Colour variations common from red-orange to terracotta. Frequently lightly streaked and with yellow mottling on the back of single-rolled sheet.
Working Notes
This style is not suitable for kilncasting because it can become incompatible when held at high temperatures for an extended period. It may also become incompatible in instances where processes exceed the parameters of the test for compatibility. Testing recommended when heatwork exceeds these parameters.