This jar of COE90 murrini brings together several bird designs on white grounds. The mix includes a swallow in flight with outstretched cobalt blue wings, a small dark head, and a warm orange yellow throat; a round faced brown owl with large eyes; and perched songbirds in gray and blue gray tones, several with orange yellow breasts. The designs arrive mixed together in varying sizes, and the balance of designs varies from jar to jar.
Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, so each patterned slice shows the design within it. Place individual slices face up on the surface of a COE90 glass project, such as a pendant, plate, suncatcher, or ornament, then fire the piece so they fuse in as accents.
What do the slices in this jar show?
A mix of bird designs on white grounds: a swallow in flight, a front facing brown owl, and perched songbirds in gray and blue gray. See the intro for the full color detail.
What glass is compatible with these murrini?
These are COE90 murrini. Use them only with glass of the same COE. Combining different expansion rates causes thermal stress that can lead to cracking during or after firing.
How many slices come in a jar?
Sold as a jar of assorted slices; sizes, counts, and the design mix vary from pack to pack.
How do I use murrini in a fused glass project?
Arrange individual slices on the surface of your prepared base, then fire to your project schedule. A full fuse melts the slices flat and flush for a smooth look; a tack fuse leaves them slightly raised with more of their disc shape and detail. See the Working Notes below.
Specifications
- SKU: 171229
- COE: COE90
- Packaging: jar of assorted slices; sizes, counts, and design mix vary
- Pattern/motif: assorted birds on white grounds, including a swallow in flight, a brown owl, and perched songbirds
Working Notes
A full fuse pulls each slice down flush with the surrounding glass for a smooth, level surface with the bird images integrated cleanly. A tack fuse holds the slices at a lower temperature, leaving them slightly proud and retaining more of their raised form and sharper detail.
No single schedule suits every kiln or project. Fire a small test piece first, and match your ramp and hold to your base glass and project thickness before proceeding to the full piece.
Description updated: July 6, 2026
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