Etched Dichroic Scrap is a value pack of small etched dichroic glass squares, sold by weight. Each pack is a random assortment, a mix of etched patterns and colors that varies from order to order, so no two packs are alike. The small squares are ready to use in jewelry, mosaic, inlays, and fused glass accents. Choose a black or clear base and your quantity by weight.
Dichroic glass shifts color with light and viewing angle. On a black base the squares read bold on their reflected color. On a clear base they pass light and show both transmitted and reflected color.
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Specifications
- SKU: 161189
- Product type: Etched dichroic squares, value pack
- Contents: Random assortment of solid and patterned dichroic etched squares
- Sold by weight: Black: 1, 2, or 4 oz; Clear: 4 oz
- 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 do I get with Etched Dichroic Scrap?
A value pack of small etched dichroic glass squares, sold by weight (1, 2, or 4 oz). Each pack is a random assortment of etched patterns and colors, so the exact designs vary from order to order.
What can I use it for?
The small squares are ready to use in jewelry, mosaic, inlays, and fused glass accents.
How does the dichroic color look?
Dichroic glass reflects one color and transmits another, shifting with light and viewing angle. On a black base you see primarily the reflected color. On a clear base you see both transmitted and reflected color.
Is it made to order?
Each pack is assembled to order, so it may not ship under our standard next day shipping guarantee. Allow extra handling time.
