This twisted glass cane stick is approximately 9 inches long, with a warm red to orange-red body and a cream or white interior design. The cut ends across the assortment show the pale interior as concentric rings, squares, or diamond-like windows within the red surround, and some ends carry a small dot at the center. The exact cross-section varies from stick to stick, but every design pairs the vivid red shell with the clean cream interior, a bold contrast that holds up clearly even at small slice sizes.
Murrini are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane; each slice shows the same design that runs the full length of the stick, so every disc you cut is consistent and ready to use as a decorative accent. Place individual slices face up on the surface of a COE96 base glass, such as a pendant blank, plate, dish, ornament, or suncatcher panel, and fire them in your kiln to fuse them in. This is a COE96 cane stick and must be used only with glass of the same COE.
What does the cross-section pattern look like on these sticks?
The cut end shows a warm red or orange-red surround enclosing a cream or white interior. Depending on the stick, the interior reads as concentric rings, a squared window, or a diamond-like shape, sometimes with a small dot at the center. The red and white contrast makes the pattern easy to read on even small slices.
What glass must I use with this cane stick?
This is a COE96 cane stick and must be paired only with glass of the same COE. Using it alongside glass with a different coefficient of expansion will cause stress and cracking as the finished piece cools.
How many slices can I get from one stick?
Each stick is approximately 9 inches long, so you can cut a generous number of slices per stick. Thinner slices give you more pieces and tend to fuse flatter; slightly thicker slices retain more dimension under a tack fuse. The count depends entirely on your preferred cutting thickness.
How do I use these in a fused glass project?
Slice the cane into discs with a tile saw or cane cutter, then arrange the slices face up on the surface of your COE96 base glass before firing. The slices are surface accents, not a structural base layer. A full fuse melts them flat and flush into the glass; a tack fuse keeps them raised for a more textured, three-dimensional look.
Specifications
- SKU: 170565
- COE: COE96
- Format: one cane stick per purchase
- Length: approximately 9 inches
- Pattern: warm red or orange-red surround with a cream or white interior; ring, square, or diamond window designs vary by stick
Working Notes
Firing schedule determines how much the murrini slices melt into your base glass. At full fuse temperatures, a slice will melt flat and flush with the surface, giving a smooth, integrated look. At tack fuse temperatures, the slice stays raised and retains more of its original cross-section shape, adding a tactile, dimensional quality to the finished piece.
Test a small sample before committing to a full project. Results vary with kiln type, base glass, and firing schedule, and a quick test tile lets you dial in the look you want before working on finished pieces. Use your COE96 glass manufacturer recommendations as a starting point and adjust based on your own test results.
Description updated: July 6, 2026
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