Bonus Lesson!
IN THIS LESSON
Learn to Add Distinctive Dazzle to Your Work!
After watching this lesson you’ll:
Be able to score, break, and grind dichroic glass without chipping or scratching its delicate coating
Know how to engrave dichroic glass with any design you can imagine
Understand how to position and layer dichroic glass within the kiln to create pieces that maximize depth or reflectivity
You’ll also pick up a handy technique for quickly and easily determining which side of dichroic glass is coated (which can be tricky with clear dichroics)!
Additional Resources
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Download the this lesson’s supporting documentation file for step-by-step instructions to engrave dichroic glass as well as overviews of key fusing strategies to accentuate its sparkle
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See the comprehensive list of recommended tools and materials used in the Glasswork Pixie® fusing studio
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See Lesson 2: Firing Principles & Kiln Operation for additional information on understanding fusing profile temperature ranges and firing schedules for C.O.E. 96 Oceanside Compatible glass
See Lesson 4: Constructing a Project for additional information on ‘The 6mm Rule’ that dictates how a project’s size/shape will change post-firing
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Visit CBS®’s online shop to browse a huge selection of their dazzling dichroic glass products