COE90 & 96 Freestyle Etched Glass

COE90 & COE96 Freestyle Etched Dichroic Glass

Freestyle etched dichroic glass gives you a way to create a custom glass combination for your own artwork. Instead of choosing from a finished piece that has already been made, you choose the pattern first, then select the glass, size, substrate, and COE that fit your project. After you make those selections, the piece is made to order.

That means you may be creating a combination that no one else has ever made before. The same pattern can look very different depending on the dichroic coating, the base glass, the substrate, and the size you choose.

How freestyle etched dichroic glass works

These designs are created by removing selected areas of the dichroic coating. The remaining coated areas keep the shimmer, color shift, and reflective qualities of dichroic glass, while the removed areas reveal the glass beneath. This creates contrast, movement, and detail that can be used in many kinds of glass art.

Choosing clear or black substrate

Clear and black substrates can create very different results. Clear dichroic glass can look more subtle by itself and is often chosen for layering or for use inside a larger fused glass project. Black backed dichroic glass usually creates stronger contrast and can make the etched design easier to see. Neither choice is automatically better; it depends on the effect you want in the finished piece.

Choose the correct COE

Always choose the correct COE, or coefficient of expansion, for your project. COE90 glass should be used with compatible COE90 glass, and COE96 glass should be used with compatible COE96 glass. The filters and product options can help you narrow the selection by COE, substrate, size, and other choices.

Uses for freestyle etched dichroic glass

These freestyle etched dichroic pieces can be used in stained glass, fused glass, cabochons, jewelry, dishes, plates, accents, and other kiln-formed or decorative glass projects. They are especially useful when you want a piece that feels individual, expressive, and different from standard sheet glass.

Appearance and firing notes

Product images show the pattern design and general effect, but the final appearance can vary depending on the glass and coating options selected. Firing schedules are also guidelines, not guarantees. Kilns, glass thickness, layering, project design, and desired finish can all affect results. When the final appearance or compatibility is important, test a small piece first before using it in a larger project.

Freestyle etched dichroic glass is best for artists who want more creative control: choose the design, choose the glass, and create a custom combination for your own work.