This is an etched dichroic glass accent square carrying the holiday phrase "Be Merry" on thin black glass. It arrives as a finished holiday accent, an ornament component ready to drop into a fused project without further design work, bringing seasonal text to suncatchers, ornaments, and accent pieces.
Dichroic coating reflects one color and transmits another. Because the base is black glass, no light passes through, so the lettering shows primarily its bold reflected color against the dark ground. Color appearance varies sheet to sheet, so each piece is unique.
Use it as a holiday ornament or accent in fused work. Each square is sized to fit the Star Ornament Casting Mold, so you can fuse it into a personalized ornament. An ArtGlassSupplies.com exclusive.
Specifications
- SKU: 163901
- Product type: Etched dichroic accent square
- Etched phrase: Be Merry
- Square size: 1.25" x 1.25"
- Base glass: Thin Black Glass
- Dichroic coating options: Mixture Fusion, Rainbow 1, Reverse Mixture Fusion, or Reverse Rainbow 1
- Thickness: 2mm (Thin Glass)
- COE: COE90
- Category: COE90 Etched Dichroic
Working Notes
Firing Guidelines & Helpful Tips
Firing schedules and surface results vary by kiln, glass thickness, base glass, coating, layering, and desired finish. These are guidelines, not guarantees. Use the base glass manufacturer's guidance, and test a small piece first when appearance or compatibility is important.
- Cut on the unetched (back) side.
- Clear capping, uncapped firing, and coating side orientation can each affect the final look, coating side up tends toward a glossier finish, and coating side down tends toward a more matte finish, so test first when the result matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is etched 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. For these products, selected areas of the coating have been etched away to leave the pattern, and the etched through areas reveal the base glass beneath. The coating is on one side only.
What does this accent square say, and what size is it?
The phrase "Be Merry" is etched onto a 1.25" x 1.25" etched dichroic accent square on Thin Black Glass. It fits the Star Ornament Casting Mold to make a personalized ornament.
How does the dichroic look on the black glass?
On black glass you see primarily the reflected color, bold and high contrast, because no light passes through the opaque base. Color appearance varies sheet to sheet, so each piece is unique.
Is this made to order?
Each piece is etched to order. Because it is etched on demand, it may not ship under our standard next day shipping guarantee, allow extra handling time.
Can I get a custom pattern etched?
Yes. Custom etching is available, contact AGS to arrange your own pattern etched onto dichroic glass.
