A rippling Clear Rainwater texture splinters a Red to Silver coating into shifting bands of light.
The Clear Rainwater texture runs in soft vertical ripples across this sheet, and those flowing channels catch the Red/Silver coating in uneven bands so the surface never looks flat. Where the texture rises and dips, the coating pools light differently from one ridge to the next, keeping it from looking flat.
The dichroic coating sits on one side and appears as a warm red that slips toward bright silver as you turn the glass or move the light. The Rainwater ripples scatter that shift into many small highlights rather than a single sweep of color.
Because the texture and coating interact in their own way under heat, test a small piece first to see how your kiln and setup change the result.
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Specifications
- SKU: 176779
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic solid color glass
- COE: COE96
- Base glass: Oceanside Clear Rainwater Texture Glass
- Coating/color: Red/ Silver
- Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet, Full 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 Oceanside Clear Rainwater Texture Glass, coated by CBS Dichroic.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes: 2"x4", 4"x4", Quarter Sheet, Full 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.
