The Etched Luminescent Bear sets a wilderness scene inside a walking bear silhouette, jagged mountain peaks, a pine forest, a crescent moon, and scattered stars fill the interior with fine, line-forward detail. This pictorial scene frames delicate interior work behind a bold graphic outline, and the etched luminescent glass carries a luminous rainbow shimmer. That shimmer is a pearlescent rainbow play that shifts with the light and varies sheet to sheet, seen in ordinary light, not the dark. On a Black base it is bold and high-contrast; on Clear it stays translucent and passes light; on Opaque White it turns soft and luminous. Best for statement panels and focal cuts; cut large enough to preserve the bear outline and interior scene. Genuine Wissmach Luminescent glass, an Art Glass Supplies exclusive.
Specifications
- SKU: 165292
- Pattern: Bear
- Available bases: Black Luminescent, Clear Luminescent, Opaque White Luminescent
- Available sizes: 5"x5"
- Thickness: 3mm
- COE: COE96
- Category: COE96 Etched Luminescent
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.
What is etched luminescent glass?
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 have been etched away to leave the pattern. The remaining coating carries the rainbow shimmer, and the etched-through areas reveal the base glass. The coating is on one side.
What base options are available for the Etched Luminescent Bear?
Three bases, selected at order time: Black Luminescent, Clear Luminescent, and Opaque White Luminescent. All are 3mm.
How does the rainbow shimmer look on different bases?
On a Black base the rainbow shimmer is bold and high-contrast. On a Clear base it is more translucent and passes light, suited to suncatchers and windows. On an Opaque White base it is soft and luminous against a light ground. The shimmer shifts with the light and varies sheet to sheet, and it is seen in normal light, not in the dark.
Is the Etched Luminescent Bear made to order?
Each Etched Luminescent Bear 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 this pattern on a different glass, or my own pattern etched?
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.
