Perdomo Smalti Turquoise#6

Discover this extraordinary smalti by the Perdomo family from Mexico - a unique product that combines traditional Murano methods with local ingredients and minerals. The glass is cast in 'tortillas', then cut vertically by hand with a hammer and hardie to create tesserae about 12-15mm and 5-7mm thick, also known as Piastrine in the classic world of Italian mosaics. What makes this Mexican smalti extra special is that it is thinner than the Italian variety, which makes working with it considerably easier. Moreover, Mexican smalti has the unique advantage of two sides with subtle colour and texture variations. This means you can enjoy a wider range of colours and finishes, but it also implies that there can be larger batch differences per colour. So buy enough for your project. Thanks to the larger surface area of each piece, a beautiful marble shade is created within one colour shade. For best results, it is recommended to cut them with a wheel nipper, such as Leponitt.