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Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
- Dichroic Coated Paper
This NEW technology is the latest news in creating Dichroic
glass!
- Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper) cuts using scissors or a paper punch.
- Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper) fires on top or between layers glass.
- Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
fires with any glass COE!
- Dicro Slide can be used on glazed ceramics.
Simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Cut to size or design and soak the pieces in water.
2. Slide them onto the glass or glazed ceramic and smooth out bubbles or wrinkles.
3. Place clear glass on top if you want and fire in your kiln.
Instant Dichroic glass. How can this be? Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
is created with the same vacuum deposition process used to put
Dichroic coatings on glass. This is a hi-tech product combining a special paper and a layer of
Dichroic with stunning results.
AVAILABLE IN 5 COLORS AND RAINBOW
Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper) Color After Firing
MAGENTA/GREEN Shifts to Teal/Blue
BLUE/GOLD Shifts to Green
CYAN/COPPER Shifts to Yellow Gold
CLEAR/RED Shifts to Burgundy/Dark Red
RAINBOW Stays Rainbow, colors vary
APPLICATION
USING Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
Detailed Steps & Supplies:
- Cut pieces of clean glass in various sized and colors.
- A shallow container (try a sectioned plastic plate)
- Clean water and paper towels
- Scissors and paper punches in a variety of shapes
- Tooth picks for moving Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper) onto glass
- Long handled tweezers (use on paper side only!)
1. Cut of punch Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper) into different shapes and sizes
2. Soak the Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
pieces in 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Remove the Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
from water, blot gently or touch edge to paper towel to wick away water.
4. Carefully slide the
Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper) on to glass or glazed ceramic (it is stronger than it looks) If
Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper) does not release easily, soak longer.
5. Use glass and Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
to make layers. Experiment, have fun!
6. Fuse or Fire glass/glazed ceramic as usual
FIRING CONDITIONS
1. Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
is compatible
with ANY COE glass!
2. Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
works well uncapped, but like all genuine
Dichroic, it does not fuse to itself or against other metals.
2. GOOD VENTILATION it is important for your health during the burn-out
phase, (500-900
oF). Crack the lid
of your kiln to assist ventilation during the burn-out phase, (500-900
oF).
ENCASEMENT
Encasing Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper),
go ahead and layer your glass like normal and remember not to place Dicro Slide ™ (Dicro Paper)
against metal.
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