Presto Change-O Dichroic Glass Pendant

Yes, all these pictures are of the same pendant! It is part of our Serendipity Collection of jewelry and it showcases the qualities people love about dichroic glass: the colors are vivid, brilliant, and reflective. Also, the dichroic glass in this piece was produced on a base layer of clear (rather than black) glass so it produces spectacular color shifts depending on how the light hits it. It measures 2.25″ x 1.25″, excluding the bail.

To make it, three narrow strips of textured”dicro” were cut and assembled vertically on a black glass rectangle. A wide strip of clear glass was then placed horizontally over center of the rectangle. As a finishing touch, three horizontal, dichroic stringers were placed over the clear strip. The assemblage was fused together in an electric kiln at 1475 degrees. When cool, a silver-plated bail was attached. The finished product displays the two very different finishes dichroic glass develops during firing. Where it is capped with clear glass, the colors are supersaturated and a lot of depth can be seen upon close examination. Where it is left uncovered, a rich, matte finish develops. They are different but equally beautiful.

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Note: Your handmade piece may vary slightly from the one pictured as no two are exactly alike.