Each slice in this bag holds a small fish motif: a deep navy blue body ringed by a band of warm yellow, framed by a clear outer border. At the small scale of these slices the design reads as a compact oval of navy and yellow, and the fish profile shows most clearly on the larger pieces in the bag. The palette is graphic and crisp: dark blue, warm yellow, and transparent glass working together.
Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, and every slice in this bag is a miniature repeat of the same fish image. Place individual slices on the surface of a COE96 fused glass project and fire them in as decorative accents on pendants, jewelry, dishes, plates, suncatchers, or ornaments.
What do the slices in this pack look like?
Each slice carries a deep navy blue fish at the center, surrounded by a yellow ring, with a clear glass border around the outside edge. The motif is compact; on the smallest slices it reads as a navy and yellow oval, while the fish shape is easiest to make out on the larger slices.
What COE glass should I use with these murrini?
These are COE96 murrini. Combine them only with glass of the same COE. Mixing glass with different expansion rates introduces stress that can cause fractures as the piece cools.
How many slices come in one bag?
Sold as a bag of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from bag to bag.
How do I incorporate murrini into a fused glass piece?
Arrange individual slices on top of your base glass before placing the piece in the kiln. The murrini sit on the surface and fuse in place during firing. A full fuse melts them flat and flush with the surrounding glass; a tack fuse stops short of that, leaving the slices raised and more three-dimensional. See the Working Notes below for general guidance.
Specifications
- SKU: 153843
- COE: COE96
- Sold as: bag of assorted slices (sizes and counts vary)
- Net weight: about 1/2 oz per bag
- Pattern/motif: Blue fish, navy center with yellow ring and clear border
Working Notes
Your kiln schedule determines how the finished murrini look in the piece. Firing to a full fuse melts the slices down flat and integrates their edges into the surrounding glass, giving a smooth, flush surface. Stopping at a tack fuse leaves the slices raised above the surface with more visible dimension and distinct edges. Both approaches are valid; the choice depends on the effect you want.
Test a small sample piece before committing to a full project run. Results vary with kiln type, glass brand, and the specific firing schedule you use. Follow the guidelines recommended for your COE96 base glass as your starting point, and adjust from there based on what you observe.
Description updated: September 4, 2026
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