Wissmach Orange Red Transparent (color code 96-51) is COE 96 kiln glass, a saturated red orange transparent in a 3mm sheet, tested for fusing compatibility.
Appearance A hot, saturated red orange, dense and even across the sheet. Lying on a table it reads nearly solid, and on a lightbox it opens up into a rich red orange glow. In a 3mm sheet the color is deep enough to hold its intensity in a single fired layer.
Working notes Wissmach’s recommended full fuse schedule for a 6mm project made from two 3mm layers: heat at 300 degrees F per hour to 1225 F and hold 30 minutes, then 600 per hour to 1460 F with a 10 minute hold, cool as fast as the kiln allows to 960 F and hold 1 hour, then 100 per hour down to 700 F. These numbers come from Wissmach’s current published firing guidance. They are guidelines, not guarantees. Kilns differ, so fire a small test piece first.
Reactions Orange Red is a sulfur bearing color on Wissmach's COE 96 chart. Fired in direct contact with a copper bearing color such as Reactive Blue, Deep Sky Blue, Turquoise Green or Sea Blue, it can form a darker copper sulfide line where the glasses meet. Results vary by batch and firing, so run a small test tile first if the effect matters either way.
Format and sizes Sold as a 3mm sheet in 8" x 10.5", 10.5" x 16" and 16" x 21" sizes. Choose your size from the options on this page.
Fusing and compatibility Tested compatible with other Wissmach COE 96 kiln glass. With glass from other makers, a matching COE number alone does not guarantee compatibility, so fire a test tile before committing a project.
More of this color Also available with a Luminescent coating .
Helpful downloads Wissmach COE 96 Kiln Glass Catalog
Technical data courtesy of the Paul Wissmach Glass Co.
Description updated: August 13, 2026
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