*Image is a sample of what item received may look like, but all pieces vary and will be a mix of colors in the rainbow spectrum.*
Dicro Slide™ is a special paper that 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, and 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 and porcelain.
2. Distilled water is recommended! Minerals in tap water may cause a reaction 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.