Broad drifting bands define the Cyan and Copper Aurora Borealis pattern, the coating spread in soft curtains that move across the surface without sharp breaks. On this sheet the pattern sits over a Bullseye Mardi Gras base, a busy mix of bright colored particles that churns under the coating and keeps the field active.
Tilt the glass and the coating moves between cool cyan and warm copper, the colors shifting as the angle changes. The lively Mardi Gras base peeks through and changes how each band reads, so the same coating looks different from one spot to the next.
Every kiln behaves a little differently, so run a small test before a full piece.
Specifications
- SKU: 179137
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic patterned glass
- COE: COE90
- Base glass: Bullseye
- Coating/color: Cyan/ Copper Aurora Borealis Pattern
- Pattern/texture: Mardi Gras
- Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet
- 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 Bullseye 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.
