Northstar Garnet rods #086, Torchwork only, 33 coe.
Rods are approximately 508 mm (20") in length with approximately 12 - 14 rods per pound.

Priced per pound and sold in .25 lb. increments.

Northstar Garnet NS-086 Garnet is a member the self striking ruby family. Garnet is the medium intensity shade of the three shades of self striking rubies Northstar currently offers. It is best suited for medium thickness blown work and highlights. The self striking rubies are the next generation of colours offering the user cleaner purer colours with less air and difficulty in working. When using NS-86 Garnet, do so in a neutral to oxidizing flame. Once hot, Garnet will turn transparent just as the standard Northstar rubies, but as it cools it turns a uniform ruby red. The strike is easily repeatable and the final colour is not affected by kilning. Even after numerous reheats no liviering will occur. Note the final shade of red is slightly darker than the initial colour of the rod. Once heated and allowed to strike, the final colour can be viewed. After prolonged use in sculptural and inside out applications NS-86 Garnet can develop a deep brown hue. This can usually be reversed by heating the colour until molten. For a great colour effect, try layering NS-086 Garnet over NS-085 Poppy.