Each patterned slice in this bag carries a ladybug viewed from above: a red oval body split down the middle into two wing covers, scattered with dark spots, with a dark head section at one end and a clear, translucent border ringing the edge. The motif is compact and easy to identify at a glance, and a few solid red pieces appear in the mix where the cane shows edge on.
Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, and every patterned slice carries the same image on its face. Rated COE96, they are placed on the surface of a fused glass project and fired in, adding color and motif to jewelry, plates, suncatchers, dishes, and ornaments.
What does the pattern on these slices show?
A ladybug seen from directly above, with a red body divided into two wing covers, dark spots across the wings, a dark head, and a clear translucent border around the outside. The translucent rim lets your base glass show through around each bug.
What glass do I need to fuse these with?
These murrini are COE96. Combine them only with glass of the same COE. Mixing coefficients of expansion builds stress into the piece and can cause cracking during or after firing.
How many slices come in a pack?
Sold as a bag of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from pack to pack. The mix of smaller and larger slices gives you fine detail accents and focal pieces from the same bag.
How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Arrange individual slices pattern side up on the surface of your base glass, then fire. They are surface accents, not a base layer, so a single ladybug slice can anchor a composition as a focal point or repeat as scattered detail across garden themed dishes, suncatchers, pendants, and ornaments.
Specifications
- SKU: 153836
- COE: COE96 (combine only with glass of the same COE)
- Sold as: bag of assorted slices; sizes and counts vary
- Net weight: about 1/2 oz per bag
- Motif: Ladybug from above, red body with dark spots and a clear translucent border
Working Notes
A full fuse melts the slices flat and flush with the surrounding glass for a smooth, integrated surface. A tack fuse stops at a lower peak, leaving the slices slightly raised with more defined edges and a subtle dimensional profile. Choose based on the finish you want for the piece.
Fire a small test piece before committing to a full project. Kiln behavior, glass thickness, and layout all shift results, so let your own test confirm the schedule for your COE96 glass.
Description updated: September 4, 2026
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