A varied dichroic color blend shifting wave by wave across a black Ripple texture.
The Mixture coating spreads a varied blend of dichroic colors across this rippled black base, and the wave texture catches that mix differently from ridge to ridge. No two waves flash quite the same, so the surface becomes a shifting patchwork rather than a single repeating tone.
Because it is dichroic, that blend keeps changing with your view. Moving around the glass brings different colors of the mix forward in turn, and the ripple breaks the transitions into separate flowing lines. The black base keeps each color in the blend saturated.
Results depend heavily on kiln and setup, so test a small piece first.
Specifications
- SKU: 173007
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic solid color glass
- COE: COE96
- Base glass: Black
- Coating/color: Mixture
- Pattern/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 has ancient roots, including the Roman Lycurgus Cup. Modern dichroic glass was advanced through NASA era vacuum deposition work, where ultra thin metal coatings were applied to transparent surfaces for optical protection. 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?
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.
