Basketball Murrini/ Millefiore COE90

Each patterned slice in this jar shows a miniature basketball face: a warm, saturated orange disc divided into sections by straight black seam lines radiating from the center, ringed by a solid black outer border. The wedge layout gives each slice the instantly readable look of a basketball, and the black border makes the orange center stand out clearly against surrounding glass. A portion of the pieces in any scoop sit edge on, showing the glossy black side of the cane rather than the orange face.

Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, and every patterned face in this jar repeats the same basketball design. Place individual slices face up on the surface of a COE90 fused glass project before firing, using them as decorative accents in jewelry, pendants, plates, dishes, suncatchers, and sports themed ornaments.

What does the pattern on these murrini look like?
Each slice shows an orange basketball face with black seam lines dividing the surface into wedge sections, in the style of a basketball. A solid black border rings each slice, framing the orange center.

What glass do I need to fuse these with?
These are COE90 murrini, made to a coefficient of expansion of 90. Combine them only with glass of the same COE. Mixing incompatible glass introduces stress that can crack the piece during or after firing.

How many slices come in a jar?
Sold as a jar of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from jar to jar.

How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Arrange the slices face up on the surface of your base glass before loading the kiln. A full fuse melts the slices flat and flush into the surface for a smooth, integrated result. A tack fuse holds at a lower temperature and leaves the slices more raised, preserving more of their original contour and keeping the basketball design visually distinct and three-dimensional.

Specifications

• SKU: 162202
• COE: COE90
• Sold as: jar of assorted slices (sizes and counts vary)
• Pattern/motif: Basketball, orange face with black seam lines and a black outer border

Working Notes

A full fuse brings the murrini level with the surrounding glass, giving a smooth, flat surface where the basketball image is embedded flush. A tack fuse fires at a lower temperature, leaving the slices partially raised so the design retains a distinct, slightly domed profile. The right approach depends on the look and texture you want for the finished piece.

Always fire a small test piece before committing to a full project. Kiln behavior, glass brand, and piece thickness all affect results, so develop a schedule that fits your specific setup rather than relying on a generic one.

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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