The Comet Trail pattern streaks the coating into long tapering tails, lines that thin and fade like a comet drawn across the glass. The marks run with direction and motion rather than sitting as a static field, giving the surface a sense of movement.
As a dichroic coating, the metallic color does not stay fixed. It shifts through different tones as the light and your viewing angle change, so the streaking tails read one color head on and another as you turn the piece.
Results vary by kiln and setup, so test a small piece before a full project.
Specifications
- SKU: 152564
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic patterned glass
- COE: COE90
- Base glass: Thin
- Coating/color: Comet Trail Pattern
- Available sizes: On Black Glass 4"x4", On Clear Glass 4"x4"
- Category: COE90 > COE90 Dichroic Glass > COE90 CBS Dichroic Patterned 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.
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.
Is this COE90?
This is COE90.
What base glass is it on?
It is on a Thin base.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes: On Black Glass 4"x4", On Clear Glass 4"x4".
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.
