The Stell Timepieces pattern scatters clock faces and watch parts across the sheet, repeating dial shapes with a vintage clockwork look. A Mixture Corkscrews coating adds spiraling corkscrew marks within that timepiece layout, mixing several colors as the spirals wind. Offered on clear and black base, the pattern reads bright and busy or dark and dense by base choice. This pattern is by artist Chris Stell.
With the coating on one face, the spirals and clock shapes shift color as light and angle move. The mixed tones of the corkscrew marks trade places as you tilt, lighting up different hues within the timepiece forms. Clear base lets light animate the spirals; black base holds the mixed colors in deeper, tighter coils.
Mixed and spiral coatings vary kiln to kiln, so fire a small test piece first.
Specifications
- SKU: 154332
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic patterned glass
- COE: COE96
- Coating/color: Mixture Corkscrews
- Pattern/texture: Stell Timepieces Pattern
- Available sizes: Black Glass Size 2"x4", Clear Glass Size 2"x4", Black Glass Size 4"x4", Clear Glass Size 4"x4", Black Glass Size Quarter Sheet, Clear Glass Size Quarter Sheet
- Category: COE96 > COE96 Dichroic Glass > COE96 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 has ancient roots, including the Roman Lycurgus Cup. Today, dichroic glass uses thin metal oxide layers on the glass surface to create a metallic color that shifts with light and viewing angle. 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?
See the product options on the page for the available base glass.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes: Black Glass Size 2"x4", Clear Glass Size 2"x4", Black Glass Size 4"x4", Clear Glass Size 4"x4", Black Glass Size Quarter Sheet, Clear Glass Size 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.
