Dichroic glass, developed by NASA, has many microscopic layers of metal oxides that are vacuum deposited on the glass.
Each piece is a one off as no two pieces are identical. Dichroic glass is unusual and always a conversation piece.
Fused dichroic glass jewellery
by The Art of Glass
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Welcome to the Art of Glass. In my workshop I design and handcraft every unique piece by fusing dichroic glass onto Bullseye art glass. The results are brilliant, contemporary items for any woman. |
| I worked with enamel
for twenty-three years making jewellery and five years ago I discovered
the amazing properties of dichroic glass which, like enamel, is fired in
a kiln. Dichroic glass, developed by NASA, has many microscopic layers of metal oxides that are vacuum deposited on the glass. |
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This results in more
than one colour when viewed from different angles and is likened to the
irridescense of dragonfly wings or peacock feathers. Each piece is a one off as no two pieces are identical. Dichroic glass is unusual and always a conversation piece. |