Double Helix Rod - Nyx

Nyx is not just a new color but a new kind of color.  Nyx will reduce  to a mirror-like or multi-colored luster, as you`d expect from a Double Helix color, but Nyx does something else!  Though the rods start out black as Night, Nyx will kiln strike through a steady fade of  Midnight Blue, Lapis, Peacock, Turquoise and Sky Blue.  You can determine the coloration through annealing time, temperature and placement in your kiln.  

Tips:    We recommend kiln striking a rod of Nyx to estimate the kiln striking time at your annealing temperature.  Our kiln striking tests were perfomed between 510 and 520°C (950 - 970 °F).  One hour annealing time produced Midnight blue, while Sky Blue  tones developed over three to four hours.  Higher annealing temperatures push the Sky Blue to a greenish color.  Encasing may alter kiln struck color.

Encasing heavily reduced Nyx can produce a mother-of-pearl effect.  Speckled and swirled organic effects can be acheived by working the glass very hot bGeefore application.  Excessive reduction followed by kiln striking can produce earthy caramel tones.