The Etched Luminescent Owl centers a single ornate owl rendered in fine line detail, tufted ear horns, large round eyes, scrolled feather filigree, and a halo of paisley scrollwork. Dense, line-forward pictorial work where the rainbow shimmer of the etched luminescent glass rides the remaining coating against open negative space.
The luminescent coating gives a luminous, pearlescent rainbow shimmer that shifts with the light and varies sheet to sheet, seen in ordinary light, not glow in the dark. On Black the rainbow reads bold and high-contrast; on Clear it stays translucent and passes light; Emerald Coast adds a colored ground.
Best for focal cuts and statement panels, and best cut large enough to preserve the owl outline and interior detail. Genuine Wissmach Luminescent glass, an Art Glass Supplies exclusive.
Specifications
- SKU: 165313
- Pattern: Owl
- Available bases: Black Luminescent, Clear Luminescent, Emerald Coast 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.
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 Owl?
A: Black Luminescent, Clear Luminescent, and Emerald Coast Luminescent, all 3mm. You select your base 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 against the dark ground. On a Clear base it is more translucent and passes light, suited to suncatchers and windows. On an Emerald Coast base it plays over a colored ground. The shimmer shifts with the light and varies sheet to sheet, and it is seen in normal light, not in the dark.
Q: Is the Etched Luminescent Owl 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.
