This sheet carries a Rainbow 1 coating on a Bullseye streaky base of clear, white, and black. The streaky currents run through the glass, and the multicolor coating spreads its full color range over that moving background.
The Rainbow 1 coating cycles through a span of colors that change with angle and light. The white streaks lift the brighter tones, the black streaks cut contrast, and the clear sections transmit the range openly.
Fired results can differ from the raw sheet, so test a piece first to confirm how the rainbow range reads against the streaky base.
Specifications
- SKU: 176257
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic solid color glass
- COE: COE90
- Base glass: Bullseye Clear, White & Black Streaky
- Coating/color: Rainbow 1
- Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet
- Category: COE90 > COE90 Dichroic Glass > COE90 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 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.
What COE is this glass?
This is COE90.
What base glass is it on?
It is Bullseye Clear, White & Black Streaky, 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.
