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Photo courtesy of
Kris Peterson
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Our millefiori slices are imported from the world renowned
Effetre
factory in Murano, Italy.
Murano Millefiori stocks the traditional millefiori
slices (raw cut, no pre-drilled holes) as well as the more
unusual ones such as swirls, stars, squares and other designs!
All of
our millefiori is made in Murano and is COE 104. All are
compatible with Moretti Rods and Moretti glass.We
hand-pick new designs right at the
factory and add new ones every 3 months. Our assortments and color paks are custom blended and
cannot be found anywhere else. We offer more single color & design
selections as well! We try to keep our retail prices
as low as possible and regularly offer many selected styles on sale.
We love this beautiful product!
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~ For more information
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to order
click here
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Technical Information:
~ Slices vary from 2mm to 30mm in diameter and thickness from 1/8 inch to 1/2 -
1" (also called 'Grand Tronconi').
COE is 104 - compatible with Moretti Glass & Moretti rods.
Variations in size, color and thickness
of all glass products are to be expected
(some are opaque, opaque
with some transparency, or totally
transparent). Because these are difficult to photograph, clear
transparent may
appear white in the catalog or the background color on-line.
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Approx. conversion to inches
5-6mm = 1/8 in
7-8mm
= 3/16 in
8-10mm = 1/3 in
10-12mm = 3/8 in
12-14mm
= 1/2 in
20mm = 3/4 in
25mm = 1 in
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Approx.
pieces per one ounce
numbers vary depending on the design,
shape and thickness of cut
2-3mm
675-700 pcs.
3-4mm
500-650 pcs.
4-5mm
275-325 pcs.
5-6mm
135-145 pcs.
6-7mm 90-100 pcs.
7-8mm
75-85 pcs
8-10mm
45-55 pcs.
10-12mm
25-35 pcs.
12-14mm 18-20 pcs.
14-16mm 10-12 pcs.
14-30mm ass't
8-12 pcs.
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Millefiori Sizes

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Mille slices per inch
| Size |
Approx. No Per
1": |
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| 2mm |
8.25 |
| 3mm |
8.25 |
| 4mm |
6.25 |
| 5mm |
5 |
| 6mm |
4.25 |
| 7mm |
3.5 |
| 8mm |
3.25 |
| 9mm |
2.75 |
| 10mm |
2.5 |
| 12mm |
2 |
| 14mm |
1.75 |
| 16mm |
1.5 |
| 18mm |
1.25 |
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Mosaic Tip: Tumbling Millefiori
Millefiori is hand cut from rods
into slices, often
resulting in uneven edges. The Grand Tronconi is cut with a saw which
leaves a very rough edge. For fusers and bead-makers, who melt
the glass, this is
not
an issue. However, if you would like a smoother look for your mosaic,
tumble the millefiori in a rock
tumbler, using fine grit, for as little
as
4 hrs. (I do overnight with a fine grit). Results vary depending on time and type grit.
Color will be enhanced but the finish will be matte.
If you want to restore a shine you need to continue with the polishing
steps.
This is a good source of information.
http://geology.com/rock-tumbler/rock-tumbler-grit.shtml
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photo by Kris Peterson, Murano,
Italy
Effetre Catalog:
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view or download the Effetre
catalog click here:
http://effetre.com/Murano/millefiori.html
scroll down and click on :
Download catalogue Millefiori
The catalog represents the most popular designs made by
Effetre,
however, they do not have all of them available all
the time. We order whatever is available but not in every size.
Please let us know what you need and we will try to get it for you.
When we
visit the factory often we can acquire designs not in the catalog at all.
For this reason our offerings are
ever-changing and, in all cases, may be limited in quantity. Be sure to
order all you need or want. Since millefiori is not returnable or
exchangeable, we happily provide free single samples so you can make sure you
will like it. We cannot backorder - please do not order if it says
'OUT'.
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~ More works can be
seen on this site's Gallery page (click 'Gallery' at top of this page) ~ |