Bullseye Opaline Frit (style 000403) is 90 COE fusible frit, crushed glass in graded grain sizes for casting, layering, shading, and decorative surface work. As a striking color, it may not reach its final shade until it is fired.
Cold characteristics Bullseye writes these notes for the sheet form of this color; the same glass is used to make this product.
Appears transparent and clear in its cold form. Occasional wisps of white are possible.
Working notes Requires a full fuse to strike to a hazy, milky white that transmits warm-hued light. Transmitted light varies based on thickness: Thinner pieces result in a yellow-ish hue, thicker pieces in a warmer almost orange hue. Opacity increases with extended heatwork. Opaline may remain clear or largely unstruck at temperatures in the tack fuse range (1275°F, 1425°F). To achieve target color and opacity when used in tack fuse projects a single sheet can be pre-struck at higher temperatures (1470/1480°F for :10). Expect the edges of the sheet to pull in from the original footprint and consider firing on 1/16” fiber paper topped with ThinFire for sheets larger than 10×10”. This allows air to escape laterally, thus preventing it from gathering between the sheet glass and kiln shelf in the form of a large bubble. The resulting struck sheet can then be cut and used in tack fused or other lower temperature works. Take note that the resulting struck sheet will have trace amounts of ThinFire/Shelf Primer on the shelf side, which can affect the results in secondary firings. Additionally, the opacity of the Opaline sheet may continue to develop in subsequent firings. Overlay Information Opaline has great potential to expand the color palette in kilnforming because it has the ability to create new colors with distinct properties. For more information, see Opaline Overlays.
Reactions This color is not reactive. It can sit next to any color without forming a reaction line, so it works well as a dependable base or background. See the Reactive Potential of Bullseye Glass chart to find the colors that do react.
Using the frit Bullseye frit is sold in grain sizes from powder to coarse. Powder gives soft, even color and shading, fine and medium build controlled texture and coverage, and coarse gives bold flecks of color and fills for casting and pattern bars. Choose the grain by the effect you want and the fired thickness of your piece.
Fusing and compatibility Tested compatible with other Bullseye glass. When you combine it with glass from other makers, matching COE alone does not guarantee compatibility, so fire a small test tile first.
More of This Color The same Bullseye color in other forms: 3mm Sheet · 2mm Thin Sheet .
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Technical data courtesy of Bullseye Glass.
Description updated: July 7, 2026
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