The Aurora Borealis pattern lays down soft, wavering bands of dichroic coating that drift across the surface like sheets of light, with no hard edges and an organic, flowing rhythm. On a thin black base the magenta and green hold deep saturation, and the dark ground lets the coating read as luminous color floating over shadow.
As the light moves or you tilt the glass, the magenta warms and cools while the green slides toward gold and back, the two tones trading dominance depending on the angle you view it from. The shift is gradual across the soft bands rather than sharp.
Test a small piece first, since coating behavior varies with kiln and setup.
Important Information About Buying Glass Sheets
Quarter sheets are an economical way to buy more CBS Dichroic glass at once. Click here to learn more about quarter sheet sizes.
Full sheets are drop shipped directly from CBS Dichroic. Shipping and handling, including CBS boxing and packaging fees, are billed separately right before your order ships, and full sheet orders generally take about 2 to 6 weeks. Sale prices do not apply to full sheets, since sale pricing is for in stock items only. Our staff will contact you with lead times and shipping estimates.
Specifications
- SKU: 163147
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic patterned glass
- COE: COE90
- Base glass: Thin Black
- Coating/color: Magenta/ Green Aurora Borealis Pattern
- Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet, Full 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 Thin Black base.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet, Full 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.
How does the Aurora Borealis pattern differ from other CBS patterns?
The Aurora Borealis pattern features soft, drifting bands of magenta and green, creating a shifting, luminous effect unique to this design.
