Turquoise Hip To Be Square Murrini/ Millefiore COE90

These murrini break from the usual round format: each slice is cut square, and the face shows three nested layers of color. A bright turquoise-blue outer frame surrounds a deep green square, and at the very center sits a small yellow-olive core square. The three-layer geometry gives the slices a clean, graphic character that stays readable at small scale in a finished piece.

Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, and because the pattern runs the full length of the cane every slice shows the same design. Arrange individual slices face up on the surface of your COE90 project and fire them in as accents on pendants, plates, dishes, suncatchers, and ornaments. These are COE90 murrini; combine them only with glass of the same COE.

What does the pattern on these murrini look like?
Each slice is square in outline and carries a concentric square motif: a turquoise-blue outer frame, a deep green middle square, and a small yellow-olive square at the core. The corners soften slightly in the kiln, and the turquoise-to-green contrast keeps the layered geometry legible even in jewelry-scale work.

What COE glass do I need to use with these?
These murrini are COE90. Combine them only with glass of the same COE. Mixing coefficients of expansion introduces stress that can cause cracking during or after firing.

How many slices come in a pack?
These are sold as a jar of assorted slices. Slice sizes and counts vary from pack to pack, so there is no fixed number; the photo shows a representative spread.

How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Place individual slices face up on the surface of your piece before loading the kiln. A full fuse brings the murrini level with the surrounding glass for a flat, integrated finish. A tack fuse stops short of full melt, leaving the slices slightly raised so their relief stays visible. Test a small sample first and use a firing schedule matched to your glass and kiln.

Specifications

• SKU: 10694
• COE: COE90
• Format: jar of assorted slices; sizes and counts vary from pack to pack
• Pattern/motif: concentric squares, turquoise-blue frame, deep green middle square, small yellow-olive core

Working Notes

A full fuse will integrate these murrini flush with the glass surface, embedding the square-in-square pattern level with the surrounding material for a smooth finish. A tack fuse preserves more of each slice's raised profile and three-dimensional form, which adds tactile depth to the piece.

Results vary with glass formula, kiln type, and shelf position. Always test a small sample before committing to a full project, and follow a firing schedule suited to your COE90 glass and kiln setup.

Description updated: July 6, 2026

Spot an error or have feedback on this description? Report it here.