Prefired crinklized candy apple red set over a dark licorice OpalArt base.
This is the prefired version of the Crinklized Candy Apple Red coating on a licorice OpalArt base, already heat treated so the crinklized texture and color are set before you receive it. The broken OpalArt surface scatters the bright red across its peaks and folds in a fixed pattern.
On the dark licorice base the red shows with strong contrast and a deep candy apple tone that shifts toward warmer orange or deeper red as light and angle change. Being prefired, the look is more predictable than the raw crinklized sheet.
Your kiln and project still affect the outcome, so test a small piece first.
Specifications
- SKU: 163561
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic solid color glass
- COE: COE96
- Base glass: Licorice OpalArt Glass
- Coating/color: Prefired Crinklized Candy Apple Red
- 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 Licorice OpalArt Glass, coated by CBS Dichroic.
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.
