Oceanside Grape Transparent Stringers (style OGTS5432F) is System 96 tested-compatible 96 COE fusible glass in stringer form, thin glass threads in a deep transparent purple.
Appearance
A deep transparent grape purple, rich and dark like the fruit. Held to the light the thin round threads glow a clear violet; gathered in the tube they look nearly black-purple where they overlap.
Working notes
As a transparent the stringers glow brightest with light behind them or over a lighter base. A full fuse melts the threads flat as fine purple lines; a tack fuse leaves them raised for 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 stringers
Stringers are thin round threads for drawing lines, outlines, and fine linework across a base. Lay them where you want detail and snap them to length with your fingers or a nipper.
Fusing and compatibility
It fuses with any 96 COE glass in the System 96 family. With glass from other makers, matching COE alone does not guarantee compatibility, so fire a test tile first.
More of This Color
The same color in other Oceanside forms: Transparent Sheet · Noodles · Frit · Artique Sheet.
Helpful downloads
System 96 Firing Guide · System 96 Reactive Color Chart
Technical data courtesy of Oceanside Glass.
