The Etched Luminescent Snowman Ornament depicts a classic snowman, stacked rounds, a brimmed hat, a wrapped scarf, twig arms, and a smiling carrot-nosed face, set among scattered snowflake dots. It is a pictorial scene, line-forward against an open field, with the luminous rainbow shimmer of etched luminescent glass carrying the figure. The luminescent coating gives a pearlescent rainbow shimmer that shifts with the light and varies sheet to sheet in ordinary light. On a Black base it is bold and high-contrast against the dark ground; on a Clear base it is translucent and passes light, suited to suncatchers and windows. Best for focal cuts and ornaments, cut large enough to preserve the snowman outline and interior detail. Genuine Wissmach Luminescent glass, an Art Glass Supplies exclusive.
Specifications
- SKU: 166219
- Pattern: Snowman Ornament
- Available bases: Black Luminescent, Clear Luminescent
- Available sizes: 3"x4"
- 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?
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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 Snowman Ornament?
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Black Luminescent and Clear Luminescent, 3mm. The base is selected at order time.
**How does the rainbow shimmer look on different bases?
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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. It is seen in normal light, not in the dark.
**Is the Etched Luminescent Snowman Ornament made to order?
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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 this pattern on a different glass, or my own pattern etched?
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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.
