This CBS Dichroic glass carries a Red and Silver coating over a Bullseye yellow transparent base on a thin rolled sheet. The thin sheet keeps the yellow ground translucent, letting light pass while the two sided coating shifts above it.
The coating moves between red and silver as the angle and lighting change. Over the yellow transparent base the red flashes pick up warmth from the ground, while the silver side cools the surface, with both shifting as the piece is turned.
This is a COE90 fusible glass suited to fused and layered work. Appearance may vary after firing, so test a sample first.
Specifications
- SKU: 176292
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic solid color glass
- COE: COE90
- Base glass: Bullseye Yellow Transparent, Thin rolled, 2mm
- Coating/color: Red/ Silver
- 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 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 COE90.
What base glass is it on?
It is Bullseye Yellow 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.
