Each slice in this bag shows a compact butterfly in deep cobalt blue, set on a pale blue translucent ground. The cobalt motif sits centered in the disc with its wings held close, so at these small sizes it reads as a neat winged mark rather than a spread out silhouette, and the two blues together give the whole bag a cool, unified palette. Scatter a few across a pendant, cluster them on a plate, or repeat them across a suncatcher panel.
Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, and the design runs the full length of the cane, so every slice carries the same butterfly. Place slices face up on the surface of a COE96 project and fire them in to add color and detail to jewelry, dishes, ornaments, and suncatchers. Sold as a bag of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from pack to pack.
What does the pattern on these murrini look like?
Each slice shows a compact cobalt blue butterfly on a pale blue translucent ground. The motif is small and close winged, so it reads most clearly on the larger slices and against light or clear base glass where the pale surround stays luminous.
What COE glass must I use with these murrini?
These are COE96 murrini. Fuse them only with glass of the same COE, and keep your base glass, murrini, and any other fused components within that one system. Mixing expansion rates creates internal stress that can crack the fired piece.
How many slices come in a pack?
These are sold as a bag of assorted slices. Sizes and counts vary from pack to pack, so plan around a natural mix of diameters rather than a fixed count.
How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Place individual slices face up on the surface of your base glass before firing. A small amount of water or a temporary holding medium can keep slices in position on angled surfaces. Fire on your standard COE96 schedule and the murrini bond directly to the glass surface.
Specifications
- SKU: 153850
- COE: COE96
- Pack: bag of assorted slices; sizes and counts vary
- Pattern/motif: compact cobalt blue butterfly on a pale blue translucent ground
- Net weight: about 1/2 oz per bag
Working Notes
Firing temperature and peak duration determine how the murrini settle. A full fuse brings the slices flat and flush with the surface, merging the edges of each butterfly smoothly into the surrounding glass. A tack fuse at a lower peak leaves the slices raised, so the motif keeps more relief and texture above the surface.
Kiln behavior varies with equipment, glass thickness, and conditions, so fire a small test piece before committing a full project. Match ramp rate, peak, and hold to your specific kiln and the COE96 glass system you are working in.
Description updated: September 4, 2026
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