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Steel Wool is a unique addition to the borosilicate color palette. It is a funky, bumpy color rod that turns smooth when melted. It has tons of sparkle and can be mixed with any color to add a sparkly shimmer to any piece. Steel Wool can be used in all applications with no cracking issues but use caution in deep encasement. Northstar recommends using a neutral/oxidizing flame for Steel Wool. Use in the back of the flame and try a reducing flame to cut down on boiling. Try mixing NS20 Dark Cobalt with Steel Wool to get a very nice blue sparkle. A little hand mixing of Steel Wool will give you the color you desire.
Northstar Glassworks borosilicate rods are approximately 20" in length. Sold individually. 33 COE. Images courtesy of Northstar Glassworks.