A Rainbow 1 coating sits over a Bullseye deep royal blue transparent base, thin rolled. The smooth transparent blue carries the multicolor coating over an even ground, with light passing through the thin sheet.
The Rainbow 1 coating spans a range of colors that shift with angle and lighting. Over the saturated blue base the cooler tones in the range can deepen while the warmer ones stand against it, and the color changes as you move around the piece.
Because firing can change the result, test a sample first to confirm how the rainbow range reads on the blue.
Specifications
- SKU: 176247
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic solid color glass
- COE: COE90
- Base glass: Bullseye Deep Royal Blue Transparent, Thin rolled, 2mm
- 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 Deep Royal Blue Transparent, Thin rolled, 2mm, 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.
