This etched dichroic glass sample set gathers 10 AGS etched patterns on a single CBS Dichroic Mixture coating. One purchase lets an artist explore a range of designs on one coating, good for building a palette, comparing motifs, or testing the coating before committing to full sheets.
This set includes:
- Barnacles
- Budding Branches
- Bohemian Tide
- Block Party
- Feathers
- Hearts
- Lace
- Sea Tangle
- Stripes
- Tidal Plume
The dichroic coating reflects one color and transmits another. On a black base the reflected color dominates; on a clear base both colors appear at once and shift with the viewing angle. Color varies sheet to sheet, so each piece is unique.
Work the pieces into jewelry, mosaic, and cabochons, or use the set to explore patterns before scaling up. An ArtGlassSupplies.com exclusive.
Specifications
- SKU: 162591
- Product type: Etched dichroic sample set
- Coating: CBS Dichroic Mixture
- Patterns included: 10 (listed in the FAQ)
- Available sizes: 2" x 2", 2" x 4", or 4" x 4"
- Base glass: Black or Clear
- Thickness: 2mm (Thin Glass)
- COE: COE96
- Category: COE96 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.
For more details visit ArtGlassSupplies.com/etched tips/
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 is included in this sample set?
This set is a sampling of 10 AGS etched dichroic patterns, all on CBS Dichroic Mixture coated glass:
- Barnacles Pattern
- Budding Branches Pattern
- Bohemian Tide Pattern
- Block Party Pattern
- Feathers Pattern
- Hearts Pattern
- Lace Pattern
- Sea Tangle Pattern
- Stripes Pattern
- Tidal Plume Pattern
How does the dichroic color look on black vs clear glass?
On black glass you see primarily the reflected color, bold and high contrast, because no light passes through the opaque base. On clear glass light passes through, so you see both the transmitted and reflected colors at once, shifting with the viewing angle, suited to suncatchers and windows.
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.
