Dichroic glass question

I was thinking of purchasing some dichroic glass from a distrubutor for a
project. It's sold for fusing but I don't have a kiln. Can you tell me if
the surface is easily scratched? Does it need to be laminated/fused with
clear glass to protect it?

Thanks

yes, it does scratch easily before it's fired. you'll want to cover it with
something, depending upon the project. it is harder but still scratches if
it's fired and the dichro face is up in your project.

"CWatters" wrote in message
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I was thinking of purchasing some dichroic glass from a distrubutor for a
project. It's sold for fusing but I don't have a kiln. Can you tell me if
the surface is easily scratched? Does it need to be laminated/fused with
clear glass to protect it?

Thanks

"Charles Spitzer" wrote in message
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yes, it does scratch easily before it's fired. you'll want to cover it
with
something, depending upon the project. it is harder but still scratches if
it's fired and the dichro face is up in your project.

Ok thanks for that. Will have a rethink.

CWatters wrote:
I was thinking of purchasing some dichroic glass from a distrubutor for a
project. It's sold for fusing but I don't have a kiln. Can you tell me if
the surface is easily scratched? Does it need to be laminated/fused with
clear glass to protect it?

Thanks



Perhaps there is kiln time for rent in your area.

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Jack

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you can also 'plate' it, and lay a layer of clear or.... on top before
incorporating. Other problems can exist but it's a convenient way of
alleviating scratching. thing is, dichroic changes appearance after firing
so also depends on what look you are going for. m

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