MrsMopar Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have read several posts and seen pictures. What I would like to know, in simplified wording, what is and is not a slag? It seems, to me, there is a lot of white and swirling inside and outside. How can I tell, for myself, if I have any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1DanS Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Transparent colored or clear glass with opaque white swirls or ribbons. Although it is tough to positively ID every slag/onyx marble, here are a few things to look for. However, since we have learned different companies can share the same characteristics, none of this is "cut in stone". Peltier: swirls of thinner white glass, also known as "feathering". CAC: one or two seams and the colored glass seems to be a little brighter. Akro: no real defining characteristics, but if it doesn't fit into any other category, then it is likely. MFC: the "9", tail, and the cut line. But no red ones. Hope this helps. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 One thing which isn't a slag but which can be confused for one is a "transparent swirl". I don't know how to explain the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMopar Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thank you Dan, those are very good pictures. So, it's got a LOT of white swirling on and inside just about any color glass, correct? With the exception of that feathery one...would that be kinda like wisps of white? Hmmm...wonder if someone can show one of those 'transparent swirls'...be kewl to look at them on the same page for comparison. I appreciate everyone's assistance in these posts. Y'all are just so kind :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 the basic difference when you have one in hand is the glass. slags are the earlier glass, so they are as a rule deeper and a more true color. here's a few I grabbed for pic... left side slags, right transparent swirls. also... the transparent swirls had a lot more color control in the glass... so you'll see like patternings, where as the slags are more of a random pattern with the white. does that make sense to you? hard to describe.. but yu can tell the difference when they're in front of you side by side. and if it helps, I have seen several 'seasoned' collectors make mistakes on what they say are 'slags'. ps nice group Dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlmoriarty Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Great pics Dan and Dani. Makes it seem like you should be able to tell the difference LOL. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledog Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I'm glad you asked that. Is it OK for me to hi-jack those pics for reference? That really helps when they are next to each other like you guys did. Great learning tool. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinx Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Wow! Thanks, Dani. I asked the same question on MM a few months back (slag vs. transparent swirl) and got several answers. They were all along the lines of "Heck if I know" . This really helps. Elizabeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 glad I was of some help! and sure pat, feel free to use the pics. thanks for askin! ps... sorry I missed that post elizabeth... crap i must have been workin on some dang contest ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMopar Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thank so much zaboo. My eyes see that the slag is more intense with the white swirl as well as deeper color. I see the transparent one as a confused white swirl and somehow seems less intense. That helps a great deal. Thank you Dan and zaboo, this sure helps a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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