Dragonfly Cobalt Blue Opal Murrini/ Millefiore COE96

Each slice in this jar sets a dragonfly into clear glass: outstretched wings in rich cobalt blue opal with a slender dark body running between them. Because the surrounding glass is clear and translucent, the blue figure appears to float within the slice, and light passes through everywhere the wings do not cover. The jar holds a natural mix of sizes, larger and smaller slices together, which suits designs where variation in scale adds rhythm across the surface.

Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, and every slice in this jar reveals the same dragonfly motif. Artists use individual slices as decorative accents by placing them on the surface of a fused glass piece and firing them in. These COE96 murrini work well on pendants, earring blanks, plates, dishes, suncatchers, and ornaments wherever a small, detailed motif adds character to the surface.

What does the pattern on these murrini show?
Each slice shows a dragonfly with outstretched wings in cobalt blue opal glass and a slender dark body, set in a clear, translucent ground. Over light base glass the clear areas let the base color show through around the blue figure. The silhouette stays recognizable even at smaller slice sizes, making these a practical repeating accent or an individual focal point.

What COE glass should I use with these murrini?
These are COE96 murrini, with a coefficient of expansion of 96. Combine them only with glass of the same COE. Mixing glass of different expansion rates introduces stress that can crack or shatter the finished piece during or after firing.

How many slices come in a jar?
Sold as a jar of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from jar to jar.

How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Arrange individual slices on the surface of your COE96 glass base, then fire them in your kiln. A full fuse will melt the murrini flat and flush with the surrounding glass. A tack fuse stops at a lower temperature and leaves the slices standing slightly above the surface, preserving more of the raised disc shape. The right approach depends on the look you want, your glass, and your kiln.

Specifications

• SKU: 164500
• COE: COE96
• Sold as: jar of assorted slices (sizes and counts vary)
• Pattern/motif: cobalt blue opal dragonfly with a dark body, set in clear glass

Working Notes

A full fuse brings these murrini flush into the glass surface, giving a smooth, integrated look where the dragonfly design becomes part of the sheet. A tack fuse stops short of full fusion and leaves the slices standing slightly raised, keeping their rounded disc profile and a bit more visual depth. Both approaches produce different results and neither is wrong for every project.

Fire a small test piece before committing to a full project schedule. Match your ramp, hold, and cool settings to your specific COE96 glass and kiln. Published firing schedules for COE96 glass are a useful starting point, but every kiln behaves differently and results can vary.

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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