Our new book bound sample boards are here! This beautiful professional sample board is an indispensable resource for project planning and client meetings displaying over 150 colors including iridescents and golds.
Smalti is made ‘by hand’ using color recipes that have been handed down through generations of glass artisans. Making glass is a rich art as well as a science. Duplicating colors can be very challenging as many variables contribute to the end result.
Differences in humidity and temperature between ‘lots’ can produce different results. Even how quickly the mixer stirs the molten glass (yes, the ingredients are still hand-mixed!) will affect the swirls and veins and even the overall color we have come to love about the Mexican smalti.
For these reasons the sample board, and on-line photos, are guides, not exact representations of every piece you find in one bag. If you were to cut 100 pieces from a sheet of stained glass you will find many different colors from one piece. Similarly, because Mexican smalti has so many variations, it is impossible to show all of them.
Be sure to order all you need for one project as we cannot guarantee that the next time you order the color will be the same. We have a liberal exchange policy and would rather you return full unused bags than to be disappointed when you reorder. We are also more than happy to send you a sample before you order.
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