About Silver Strike-4, 384

Silver Strike-4 is a reactive silver borosilicate color that develops soft silver tones over a darker base.

It delivers much of the reaction of Silver Strike-5 with a more subdued result. Worked lightly, the color can develop warm butterscotch-like tones, while heavier reduction brings out deeper smoky silvers and muted purples.

Created to give lampworking artists more flexibility as silver prices climbed, Silver Strike-4 delivers dependable silver effects at $63.50/lb — offering the look and performance artists expect from reactive silver colors without the inflated price tag.

If you want a more intense strike and broader reactive range, try Glass Alchemy’s Silver Strike-5.

Working Tip: Heat to a dull orange and cool multiple times to strike the color. Use a reducing flame to create the popular bleached tones.

Test Lab Graduate: Originally released through the GA Test Lab, this color has officially graduated into the Glass Alchemy permanent palette. The formula and QC parameters are finalized, and you can count on it as part of our ongoing lineup.