IMPORTANT NOTICE : Holiday Announcement
Please be informed that Prometheus Hobby will be closed for a public holiday from May 23, 2026, to June 1, 2026.
Our online store remains open, and you can continue to place your orders during this time.
All orders received during the holiday period will be processed and shipped in the order they were received, starting on June 1, 2026.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The Prometheus Hobby Team
Double Helix Melia Rods
Melia is a satin textured,
iridescent luster glass. At least
three types of luster effects are possible; a straight silver luster, an
iridescent luster, and a textured satin finish. Super heating Melia will cause
a separation of components, creating striations and veining when reduced.To
achieve the iridescent luster; pass the bead through a small, cool reduction
flame. Repeat until the desired color saturation is visible. To achieve the
textured satin effect; repeatedly pass the bead through the farthest reaches of
a medium reduction flame, taking care to avoid getting the bead too hot. We
have found that a 10″ flame with 4″ candles works well for this technique.
Using a variety of reduction techniques, Melia can yield silver, teal, magenta,
and turquoise lusters with or without the textured satin finish. In the sample
bead, the iridescent effect was developed first, followed by the textured satin
effect.