Each slice in this jar shows a stylized apple tree: a rounded, dark green canopy scattered with small red dots for apples, a short brown trunk stroke at its base, and a vivid turquoise-blue surround that frames the whole design. The motif is compact but clear, reading well even at the small scale typical of murrini, and a few pieces in the mix show the solid dark green of the cane side.
Murrini, also spelled millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, so every slice reveals the same apple tree image. Use individual slices as decorative surface accents on fused glass jewelry, pendants, plates, dishes, suncatchers, and ornaments.
What does the apple tree pattern look like?
Each slice shows a stylized tree with a rounded dark green canopy, small red dots for apples distributed across the canopy, a brown trunk at the base, and a bright turquoise-blue ground. The image is small but distinct, making individual slices easy to identify and place by hand.
What COE glass must I use with these murrini?
These are COE90 murrini. Fuse them only with glass of the same COE. Combining mismatched expansion rates introduces stress that can crack or shatter a piece during cooling.
How are these murrini sold?
Sold as a jar of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from pack to pack. The apple tree motif is consistent across the assortment.
How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Place individual murrini face-up on the surface of your COE90 base glass, arrange them as you like, and fire the piece in your kiln. They serve as surface accents, not as a base or structural layer. A full fuse brings each slice flush with the surrounding glass; a tack fuse preserves a slightly raised profile.
Specifications
- SKU: 172261
- COE: COE90
- Pack: jar of assorted slices; sizes and counts vary
- Motif: apple tree, dark green canopy with red apple dots, brown trunk, turquoise-blue surround
Working Notes
How high you take your firing determines the final look of the murrini. A full fuse melts each slice flat and level with the surrounding glass, embedding the tree image in a smooth surface. A tack fuse stops at a lower peak, leaving each slice slightly mounded and giving the piece a more textural, dimensional character.
Test a small sample in your own kiln before committing to a full project. Results vary with kiln model, shelf placement, and the specific COE90 glass you pair these with, so use your test piece to build a firing schedule suited to your equipment and materials.
Description updated: July 6, 2026
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