The Ripple surface here breaks the coating into rolling waves, and the Candy Apple Red catches across them so each ridge glows a clear bright red while the hollows hold a deeper tone. The texture gives the single color a sense of movement it would not have on flat glass.
Being dichroic, the red does not stay one shade. Shifting your angle warms it toward orange in places and pulls it back into a darker red in others, and the rippled lines lengthen that shift into streaks. The black base keeps the red vivid throughout.
Because kilns differ, fire a small test before scaling up.
Specifications
- SKU: 15790
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic solid color glass
- COE: COE96
- Base glass: Black
- Coating/color: Candy Apple Red
- Texture: Ripple
- Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet
- Category: COE96 > COE96 Dichroic Glass > COE96 CBS Dichroic Solid Color Glass
Working Notes
Firing Guidelines and Helpful Tips
Dichroic results vary by kiln, firing schedule, base glass, capping, layering, and coating orientation. These are guidelines, not guarantees. Follow the glass and coating manufacturer's guidance, and test a small piece first when the final look matters.
- Coating side orientation and clear capping can each change the final look, so test first when the result matters.
- Appearance may vary after firing, and the metallic color shift can read differently by viewing angle and lighting.
- Cut and handle the coated surface with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBS Dichroic glass?
Dichroic glass is known for showing different colors depending on light and viewing angle. Ancient examples include the Roman Lycurgus Cup, whose color shift came from tiny gold and silver particles within the glass. Modern art dichroic glass uses a different thin-film coating approach: very thin metal or metal-oxide layers on the glass surface reflect some wavelengths of light while allowing others to pass through. CBS Dichroic glass applies this coating over a base glass, and the coating is on one side only.
What COE is this glass?
This is COE96.
What base glass is it on?
It is on a Black base.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet.
Should I test before firing?
Yes. Dichroic results vary by kiln and setup, so test a small piece first when the final look matters.
Can I cap dichroic glass with clear glass?
Many artists cap dichroic glass with clear, and capping can change the final look. Test first to confirm the result you want.
