Each slice in this bag carries a snowflake motif in white and clear glass. Symmetrical arms radiate outward from a central hub, with opaque white glass set in a clear ground. The overall look is soft and frosty rather than high contrast; over colored COE90 base glass, the white arms stand out clearly while the clear areas let the base color show through.
Murrini, also called millefiori, are small cross-section slices of patterned glass cane, and every slice reveals the same pattern that runs the full length of that cane. To use them, place individual slices on the surface of a COE90 fused glass piece and fire them in your kiln. They serve as decorative accents on jewelry, pendants, plates, dishes, suncatchers, and ornaments.
What does the snowflake pattern look like?
Each slice shows a symmetrical multi arm snowflake with spokes fanning out from a central point. The motif is white glass in a clear ground, which gives it a quiet, icy quality. The clear areas transmit light, so the slices interact well with colored COE90 base glass underneath.
What COE glass must I use with these murrini?
These are COE90 murrini. Fuse them only with glass of the same COE. The coefficient of expansion must match between the murrini and the base glass; mixing incompatible glass creates thermal stress during cooling and can cause cracking.
How many slices come in a bag?
Sold as a bag of assorted slices; slice sizes and counts vary from pack to pack. The mixed sizes suit everything from small pendant accents to scattered snowfall effects across a plate.
How do I incorporate murrini into a fused glass project?
Place individual slices face up on the surface of a prepared COE90 glass piece, then fire them in your kiln. A full fuse brings the slices down flat and flush with the surrounding glass surface. A tack fuse stops short of full melt and keeps more of the raised, three dimensional profile of each slice. Test a small sample before committing to a full project run, and match your firing schedule to your specific glass and kiln.
Specifications
- SKU: 152574
- COE: COE90
- Pack: bag of assorted slices; sizes and counts vary
- Pattern/motif: white and clear snowflake with symmetrical radiating arms
- Net weight: about 1/2 oz per bag
Working Notes
A full fuse melts the murrini flat and flush into the surrounding glass, integrating the snowflake motif into a smooth surface. A tack fuse preserves more of the original raised shape of each slice, keeping the snowflake arms slightly dimensional. Neither result is inherently better; it depends on the piece.
The white on clear palette shows best over colored or dark base glass, where the arms read crisply. Test a small piece with your COE90 base glass first, and set your ramp, hold, and anneal schedule based on your kiln and the specific glass you are using.
Description updated: September 4, 2026
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