Silver turns to Gold

It looks a little like a science experiment!

When you heat up silver foil it will often take on yellow/gold hues. It depends on the glass it's being fused on heat, and other factors in the kiln. 

This is a close up of a piece of silver foil between some white streaky glass and a clear cap.

Can you see various patterns on the foil? That's air trying to escape.....tiny bubbles are an indicator that escape was no easy matter! Silver foil is 4.8 times thicker than silver leaf. Supposedly it is easier to handle...but I must say, it is fragile and hard to work with !

Silver foil is ever so delicate, but should not be confused with silver leaf ! Silver foil is 4.8 times thicker than silver leaf. Supposedly it is easier to handle...but I must say, it is fragile and hard to work with ! This precious metal isn't cheap....but oooooh weeeeee....it is wonderful stuff and always adds a bit of eye candy to a piece.