Etched Luminescent Ball of Yarn fills the surface with overlapping coils, swirling line bundles, spiraling skeins, and concentric arcs packed edge to edge. The dense, line-forward field is an all-over organic texture, the luminous rainbow play of the etched luminescent glass tracing every curved strand.
The luminescent coating gives a pearlescent rainbow shimmer that shifts with the light, varies sheet to sheet, seen in ordinary light. On a Black base the rainbow reads bold and high-contrast against the dark ground; on a Clear base it turns translucent and passes light, suited to suncatchers and windows.
Best for jewelry, cabochons, and focal cuts. Genuine Wissmach Luminescent glass, an Art Glass Supplies exclusive.
Specifications
- SKU: 168285
- Pattern: Ball of Yarn
- Available bases: Black Luminescent, Clear Luminescent
- Available sizes: 5"x5"
- Thickness: 2mm, 3mm
- COE: COE96
- Category: COE96 Etched Luminescent
Would you like this pattern on another color glass? Use our Freestyle option →
Working Notes
Firing Instructions & Helpful Tips: Luminescent Etched Glass
These are guidelines, not guarantees. Each kiln and each handmade sheet behaves a little differently, so test a small piece first when the result matters.
- Cut on the non-etched (back) side. To cut on the etched (front) side instead, pre-fire etched-side-down to about 1350°F first.
- Do not cap with clear.
- For the first fuse, fire etched-side-down on fiber paper. Fired face-up the luminescent coating can burn off.
- It can be re-fired etched-side-up at a lower temperature (under 1400°F; we don't exceed 1250°F).
See the Luminescent Love tip sheet PDF included on this page, or visit ArtGlassSupplies.com/etched-tips, for the full firing guide.
Q: What is etched luminescent glass?
A: A luminescent coating on the glass surface that gives a luminous, pearlescent rainbow shimmer in ordinary light. It is not glow in the dark. Selected areas of the coating have been etched away to leave the pattern; the remaining coating carries the rainbow shimmer and the etched-through areas reveal the base glass beneath. The coating is on one side.
Q: What base options are available for Etched Luminescent Ball of Yarn?
A: It is offered on Black Luminescent and Clear Luminescent base glass, 3mm. The base is selected at order time.
Q: How does the rainbow shimmer look on different bases?
A: On a Black base the rainbow shimmer reads bold and high-contrast; on a Clear base it is more translucent and passes light, suited to suncatchers and windows. The shimmer shifts with the light and varies sheet to sheet, so each piece is unique. It is seen in normal light, not in the dark.
Q: Is the Etched Luminescent Ball of Yarn made to order?
A: 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.
Q: Can I get this pattern on a different glass, or my own pattern etched?
A: Yes. For other color glass or full configurability, use our Freestyle Etched option (linked on this page). Custom etching is also available. Contact AGS to arrange your own pattern etched onto luminescent glass.
