A grid of interlocking gears defines the Stell Gears pattern, with toothed wheels repeating at a steady scale across the whole sheet. The mechanical layout stays consistent, giving you predictable gear shapes wherever you cut. The Stell Gears design is the work of glass artist Chris Stell.
Here the Silver coating holds a bright neutral mirror tone that picks up surrounding color and shifts cool, leaning toward pale blue and steel gray as the viewing angle changes. The reflective finish outlines the gear teeth crisply and brightens the open centers.
Test a small piece first since kiln and setup affect the final result.
Specifications
- SKU: 153901
- Brand: CBS Dichroic
- Product type: CBS Dichroic patterned glass
- COE: COE90
- Coating/color: Silver
- Pattern/texture: Stell Gears Pattern
- Available sizes: Black Glass Size 2"x4", Clear Glass Size 2"x4", Black Glass Size 4"x4", Clear Glass Size 4"x4", Black Glass Size Quarter Sheet, Clear Glass Size Quarter Sheet, Black Glass Size Clear Glass Size
- Category: COE90 > COE90 Dichroic Glass > COE90 CBS Dichroic Patterned 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.
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.
Is this COE90?
This is COE90.
What base glass is it on?
See the product options on the page for the available base glass.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes: Black Glass Size 2"x4", Clear Glass Size 2"x4", Black Glass Size 4"x4", Clear Glass Size 4"x4", Black Glass Size Quarter Sheet, Clear Glass Size Quarter Sheet, Black Glass Size Clear Glass Size .
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.
