Each slice is cut from a cane whose cross-section follows the outline of a spread-wing butterfly. The wings and body are deep black, warmed by reddish-orange tones that are strongest near the body and spread out across the wings, with a thin white or clear border tracing the perimeter for contrast. The result is a compact, recognizable motif that reads clearly at small sizes and pairs with both light and dark base glass.
Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane. Place individual slices on the surface of a COE96 fused glass project such as a pendant, plate, dish, suncatcher, or ornament, then fire them so they fuse into the surface as decorative accents.
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Specifications
SKU: 172278 COE: COE96 Format: loose murrini slices, sold by weight (count and slice size vary from pack to pack) Pattern/motif: spread-wing butterfly, deep black wings warmed by reddish-orange tones with a thin white or clear outline Working Notes
A full fuse melts these murrini flat and flush into the base glass so the motif sits embedded in a smooth surface. A tack fuse preserves more of the raised profile, leaving the slices slightly proud of the surrounding glass. Both approaches are valid, and the right choice depends on the finished look you want.
Always fire a small test piece before committing to a full project. Results vary with kiln, glass thickness, and firing schedule, so match your schedule to your own materials and equipment rather than to any generic guideline.
Description updated: July 6, 2026
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