Amazon Night, 987

The year was 2001 and it was Henry's birthday.  He had never given himself a birthday present so he figured it was time to change that.  Four days later on October the 9th Amazon Night, 987 was born.  His baby is a beautiful green with silver that produces amazing strikes and silver lusters.  This color is also our preferred method for testing for a neutral flame.  Also available in frit, this color is a must have for every studio! Working Tip: Flame or kiln strike at 1075°F.  Work neutral; reduce at end for metallic effects. Artist Description by Mike Shelbo The base glass for Amazon Night is a translucent dark green and it is fully packed with silver and other metals.  I love to encase this color with clear on a piece that will be worked for a couple hours.  Reheating the area of Amazon Night in different ways (ex: sharp intense spot heat, or all over) will change the results of the silver trying to emerge through the clear layer.  Bursts, streaks, wisps and smooth gradients