Each slice in this bag shows a five-petal Chinese bellflower set on an opaque white ground. The petals are clear glass, and clear reads dark when slices sit in a pile or over a dark backing, which is why the flowers look charcoal or black in the product photo. Place a slice over white or light colored glass and the petals show as transparent, letting the base color glow through the flower shape.
Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane. These are COE90 murrini, so combine them only with glass of the same COE to avoid stress and cracking. Place individual slices on the surface of a fused glass project and fire them in as decorative accents on jewelry, pendants, plates, dishes, suncatchers, or ornaments.
What does the motif look like?
Each slice shows a five-petal bellflower against a white opaque background. The petals are clear, colorless glass. Against light backings they appear transparent and glassy; against dark backings, or piled in the bag, they read smoky or nearly black. Either way the flower form stays crisp against the solid white ground.
What glass must I use with these murrini?
These murrini are COE90, made to a 90 coefficient of expansion. Combine them only with glass of the same COE. Mixing incompatible glass causes thermal stress that can crack or shatter the finished piece.
How many slices come in a bag?
Sold as a bag of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from bag to bag.
How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Place individual slices on the surface of your COE90 glass piece before firing. A full fuse melts the murrini flat and flush into the surrounding glass. A tack fuse keeps more of their raised, three-dimensional profile intact. Test on a small sample piece first and adjust your schedule to suit your specific glass and kiln.
Specifications
- SKU: 13961
- COE: COE90
- Sold as: bag of assorted slices (sizes and counts vary)
- Net weight: about 1/2 oz per bag
- Pattern/Motif: five-petal Chinese bellflower, clear petals on a white ground
Working Notes
How much a murrini melts into the surface depends on your firing approach. A full fuse brings the slice level with the surrounding glass for a smooth, integrated look. A tack fuse leaves the slice raised, preserving more of its three-dimensional texture and the interplay between the transparent petals and the white opaque ground. The clear petals show best over light base glass, where light can pass through the flower.
Always test on a small sample before committing to a full project. Results vary by glass brand, kiln type, shelf position, and overall piece thickness. Match your firing schedule to your specific materials and kiln rather than relying on a generic temperature guide.
Description updated: September 4, 2026
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