Picture is of 4" x 4" RED/SILVER, Premium Color, Dicro Slide™ after fusing on 4 different color 2" x 2" squares. Viewing left to right, the top left is Black, Clear, Cobalt Blue and White (lower right) with a clear glass cover down the center of the squares. Note how the color of the base glass changes the way the Dicro Slide™ color is transmitted. Color shift may vary slightly between individual pieces of Dicro Slide™. Colors change depending on the color of glass used as a base. Differences in monitor settings may affect how colors are displayed. While a photograph can not show the full beauty of fired Dicro Slide™, this picture is a good representation of the color variety after firing.
WHAT IS DICRO SLIDE™? Dicro Slide™ is a special paper which has been coated with the same high quality Dichroic coating as Dichroic glass. The result is a layer of Dichroic strong enough to be transferred to glass or ceramics. The versatility of Dicro Slide™ makes design possibilities unlimited. It offers something new and exciting to art glass.
Dicro Slide™ has no COE so it works well with most glass. It can be cut with scissors, paper punches or craft knives, is simple to use. Try layering Dicro Slide™, or cut it in long, thin strips, and gently twist to produce a woven effect. It fires easily to 1500° or higher. Recently, Dicro Slide™ was test fired to over 1650°, then successfully combed. Dicro Slide™ begins bonding with glass at about 1100°, and flows with glass as it moves or slumps.
USING DICRO SLIDE™
1. Cut or punch Dicro Slide™ into various shapes & sizes.
2. Soak the Dicro Slide™ pieces in ¼” to ½” distilled water for 1 to 2 minutes. Larger pieces need more time than small ones.
3. Remove Dicro Slide™ from water, gently blot excess water on paper towel.
4. Carefully slide and position Dicro Slide™ on glass, (it is stronger than it looks). If Dicro Slide™ does not release easily, return to water and soak a little longer. Use dampened end of skewer to move or uncurl Dicro Slide™ shapes. A small makeup sponge is also helpful.
5. Try layering glass & Dicro Slide™. (When layering Dicro Slide™ on itself, be sure to cover with clear glass!) Experiment, use your imagination, and have fun!
6. Fuse using your preferred firing schedule. Note: if fusing large pieces of Dicro Slide™ hold at 950° up to 60 minutes, depending on size of Dicro Slide™ pieces, for venting before increasing to fuse temperature.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Dicro Slide™ is compatible with most COE glass, and has been used successfully on ceramics, porcelain and Polymer Clay.
2. Distilled water is recommended! Minerals in tap water may react with the dichroic layer, discoloring or causing damage to it.
3. Dicro Slide™ works well uncapped, but like all genuine Dichroic, does not fuse to itself or against other metals. It can be fused against Dichroic glass, Iridized glass or other glass with a metallic layer if capped.
4. Store Dicro Slide™ so coated side of dichroic paper is away from other coated dichroic paper surfaces.
