Creation is Messy

Messy Color™ French Blue
Color#: C0505
Annealing Range: 1030-1100° F / 555-595° C

Courtesy of Chris Molter

Base of Effetre periwinkle and French Blue, topped with a band of slightly raised silvered ivory. Etching brings out a slightly more intense color in French Blue.

Courtesy of Evil Glass

“French Blue gets the darker blue line on it around things like frit or other colors, which I like.” -Evil Glass


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Customer Experience:

Messy Color testers have described French Blue as everything from “not at all streaky” to “wonderfully streaky” depending on the size of the bead. The larger you work, the more likely you are to see streaks.

French Blue Bottle, etched round, pressed lentil with silver plum

Courtesy of Elasia

"Can go a bit swirly if both not heated enough, or heated too much (see bottle's body).” ~ Elasia

French Blue reacts with other colors.

Courtesy of Kae Kelley-Ottobre

Messy Color testers report that French Blue reacts with the following colors: 254 EDP, 264 Light Ivory, 218 Petroleum Green, 456 Rubino Oro, 420-02 Peach Persimmons Coral, 276 Dark Ivory, and Copper Green 219.

Courtesy of Dianna Trout

“I had some different shades show up in dots as I worked with a larger bicone (3 inches).” ~ Dianna Trout

French Blue changes when etched.

“Etching seems to intensify the color.” –Tim Gottleber

“It is streaky and becomes more apparent when etched.” – Janice Laster