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Aquis is a sapphire blue transparent reducing glass that makes a very strong mylar finish, or can make a subtle sheen that reflects pinks and purples and blues. It has a stronger reaction than Taxco!

An amber-purple glass, similar to our Caramelo, but in a soft glass. Opaque. Most batches respond well to deep heating in the gather, before applying to your bead. Melt in with a neutral flame, and cool until the bead blushes amber. Then strike in a neutral-to-oxidizing flame for beautiful effects, ranging from light Painted Desert or jasper (especially if not deeply heated first) to dark reddish purples (when first activated by deep heat.) Or reduce this glass for a different, earthier look. Colors range from tans and ambers (particularly when reduced) to blues and greens, and gorgeous pinks and purples when struck. If you are not getting purples, you’re likely not cooling the glass enough between heating and striking. This glass encases well, and retains a reactive effect under clear.

This glass appears crystal clear in the rod, but changes dramatically when reduced, then struck. Zeus turns amber by itself and over light colors. Over black, it’s reduction film can be struck to a range from royal blue to turquoise to green. Can also be reduced further to amber brown opaques. Encases well, retains reaction under clear. Try over a transparent orange or Moretti Red Roof Tile for a great electric purple! On striking gold-ruby, Zeus can make a peachy color. It’s turquoise over purples.... etc etc!