05/27/10 - Geckos - Geckos are adorable lizards that have become quite popular lately. This little guy has been accented using the "Spring Mix Millefiori Assortment" from Delphi Glass. It has been used to add some depth to his body, toes, nose and even his bulging eyes.
The Millefiori comes in various shapes and sizes. Some of the colors are the same and yet there are some variations to the patterns. The ones I chose to use for this piece have basically yellow, green and blue in different designs.
The millefiori is not even as I believe I read that they are cut from long strings of glass using a mosaic cutter. Try either finding a side that is fairly even, or sand them down before placing them onto the glass.
Fire the piece slowly since the millefiori is thick and has been heated previously. These pieces were taken up at about 300 degrees per hour and then held for 30 minutes at 1000 degrees Fahrenheit.
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