Oceanside Charcoal Opalescent (style 2806-96) is System 96 tested-compatible 96 COE fusible frit, a solid charcoal gray supplied as crushed glass for shading, texture and casting.
Appearance
Crushed granules in a solid charcoal gray, evenly broken into small chips. Opalescent and opaque, a consistent medium to dark gray with a mix of matte and glossy faces.
Working notes
The charcoal holds its solid gray rather than a transparent wash. A thin scatter reads as gray speckle, a heavier layer packs into an even field. A full fuse melts the grains smooth, a tack fuse leaves texture.
Reactions
This color is not on the System 96 reactive list, so it sits next to other colors without forming a reaction line. See the System 96 Reactive Color Chart for the colors that do react.
Using the frit
Frit is crushed glass in grades from fine powder to coarse chunks. Use finer grades for smooth shading, coarser grades for texture or filling molds in casting. Sift it over a base, pack it into open areas, or mix grades for depth.
Fusing and compatibility
Tested compatible with other System 96 glass, so it fuses cleanly with any 96 COE product in the System 96 family. 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 color in other Oceanside forms: Opalescent Sheet · Noodles · Stringers.
Helpful downloads
System 96 Firing Guide · System 96 Reactive Color Chart
Technical data courtesy of Oceanside Glass.
