Sakura Smoke Frit Blend, 2 oz, 96 COE Frit Blend
Transform your glasswork with Sakura Smoke, a soft, atmospheric frit blend featuring a balanced mix of creamy neutrals, cool blues, gentle purples, and subtle blush tones. Thoughtfully composed, this blend creates a calm, cohesive palette that shifts beautifully in the flame.
Sakura Smoke was named for the way the colors move and soften in the flame, like cherry blossom petals drifting through a light haze. The blend carries gentle pinks, cool purples, and airy blues that seem to bloom and fade into one another, creating a soft, atmospheric effect reminiscent of blossoms caught in a quiet spring mist.
When melted, the colors flow and interact to produce everything from soft, watercolor-like blends to more defined, organic patterns. Depending on your technique, Sakura Smoke can appear airy and diffused or slightly more layered and painterly, always maintaining a quiet, natural elegance.
Subtle reactive qualities may emerge during the melting process, introducing gentle depth and variation within the glass. These natural shifts enhance the overall movement of the design, giving each finished bead a unique, one-of-a-kind character.
This blend performs beautifully across multiple styles, including mosaic, swirl, and encased designs, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of techniques.
What to Expect
- A soft mix of cream, blue, purple, and blush tones
- Balanced, cohesive color interactions
- Mosaic-style fragments or smooth blended swirls, depending on application
- Subtle reactive effects that add depth and movement
- Unique, one-of-a-kind results in every bead
Compatibility
- Designed for 96 COE glass, with flexibility for limited use in 104 COE applications (5–10%). As always, testing small batches is recommended.
Product Details
- Quantity: 2 oz
- COE: 96 COE
- Glass Type: Opaque mix
- Style: Soft atmospheric/cool pastel blend
- Behavior: Partially reactive, good color separation
- Frit Size: F-1
- Handmade in the USA
Handmade Quality
Each jar is hand-mixed in small batches by Stephanie A. White of SWCreations, ensuring a thoughtfully balanced palette and consistent working results. Slight variations between batches are natural and part of the blend’s unique artisan character.
Creative Inspiration
Sakura Smoke is ideal for:
- Soft, atmospheric beads with gentle movement
- Mosaic, swirl, and encased designs
- Cool-toned, nature-inspired jewelry
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Layering over white, ivory, or pale blue bases
- Using with blown glass projects
This blend offers a refined, versatile palette that adapts to your technique while maintaining a soft, cohesive look, perfect for artists who enjoy subtle variation and organic flow in their work.
