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Dichroic Art Jewelry by Dave Cape Blanco Lighthouse, Oregon coast Painted from furnished pictures... "Dichroic" is defined as the property of having more than one color, especially when viewed from different angles. Dichroic glass is a high-tech spin-off of the space industry. Thin layers of metallic oxides, such as titanium, silicon, and magnesium are deposited upon the surface of the glass in a high temperature, vacuum furnace. The glass to be coated is carefully cleaned, and fastened to a planetary arm in the top of the furnace chamber. The oxides are placed in a crucible on the bottom of the chamber. Air inside of the chamber is removed with a high vacuum-producing cyropump, and the chamber is heated to 300 degree F. The metallic oxides are vaporized by an electron beam, and the rotating glass target is evenly coated with many thin layers. The resulting color is determined by the individual oxide compositions. Dichroic coatings transmit certain wavelengths of light, while reflecting others, thus creating an interference-effect similar to the iridescence observed in Nature's fire opal, dragonfly wings and hummingbird feathers. The transmitted color is different than the reflected color, and a third color is produced by viewing the dichroic piece at a 45 degree angle. The resulting colors are pure, saturated, single wavelengths of light, that appear to originate from within the dichroic piece. Each of my items is made by cutting, grinding and fusing together selected pieces of dichroic glass. Most pieces require multiple firings in the kiln to achieve the desired affect and most are one-of-a-kind. Many of my newest pieces are painted allowing much more freedom in design. If you'd like a bead painted from a picture of your pet please contact me for more information. Thanks, Dave Favorite Links Candi's Bear Website FeedBacks User:jstducky25( 1084)  Date:Jul-02-09 12:56:27 PDT Praise: very cute....fast shipping...thanks User:bidfest1234( 1203)  Date:Jul-01-09 13:03:27 PDT Praise: 100% satisfied with transaction, great item, would definitely buy from again! User:jbfiske( 842)  Date:Jun-30-09 17:51:02 PDT Praise: Beautifully done; captured my dog's sweet expression. Thank you User:bizsu21( 401)  Date:Jun-30-09 15:32:13 PDT Praise: EXCELLENT EBAYER,QUICK,TRANSACTION IDEAL,SERIOUS,PACKAGE CAREFULLY,RECOMMANDE+++ User:sullivancannin( 116)  Date:Jun-29-09 16:59:05 PDT Praise: this will make a beautiful memorial gift for my sister who just lost 2 cats User:fbr101( 28062)  Date:Jun-27-09 14:27:34 PDT Praise: Fantastic Transaction From Start To Finish! Please Visit ~ FBR101 ~ Anytime! A++ User:fbr101( 28062)  Date:Jun-27-09 14:27:32 PDT Praise: Your Welcome To Come Back & Shop Anytime At ~ FBR101 ~ Anytime! A+++ User:clctrader( 142)  Date:Jun-23-09 06:50:51 PDT Praise: Great person to deal with. Thank you very much for your business. Great trans User:clctrader( 142)  Date:Jun-23-09 06:44:15 PDT Praise: exellent transaction. Very friendly and great to deal with. Thank you very much User:urabus56( 45)  Date:Jun-22-09 12:57:29 PDT Praise: It is beautiful!! As always, quality work. Happy to be a repeat customer. A+! User:dalcheck( 4022)  Date:Jun-18-09 16:31:47 PDT Praise: another fabulous bead, prompt emails, super fast shipment User:dalcheck( 4022)  Date:Jun-18-09 16:31:47 PDT Praise: another fabulous bead, prompt emails, super fast shipment User:dalcheck( 4022)  Date:Jun-18-09 16:31:47 PDT Praise: another fabulous bead, prompt emails, super fast shipment User:dalcheck( 4022)  Date:Jun-18-09 16:31:46 PDT Praise: another fabulous bead, prompt emails, super fast shipment User:mariah_designs( 698)  Date:Jun-18-09 08:48:47 PDT Praise: Just As Pictured . Love IT!!! User:mariah_designs( 698)  Date:Jun-18-09 08:48:47 PDT Praise: Too CUTE!!! User:mariah_designs( 698)  Date:Jun-18-09 08:48:47 PDT Praise: Love this artist's work!! User:purselover*123( 27)  Date:Jun-16-09 13:26:05 PDT Praise: beautiful love it User:myvelyn( 1151)  Date:Jun-15-09 09:21:47 PDT Praise: Sweet and cute cat bead. Thanks, Dave! I love your pieces!! User:myvelyn( 1151)  Date:Jun-15-09 09:21:47 PDT Praise: Adorable cat bead, incredible detail, too cute for words!! User:myvelyn( 1151)  Date:Jun-15-09 09:21:47 PDT Praise: Absolutely delightful portrait of a beautiful dog! Miniature work of art! User:pico550( 13)  Date:Jun-12-09 14:05:30 PDT Praise: A fantastic vendor, have bought from them before, quality is the best. User:pico550( 13)  Date:Jun-12-09 14:03:29 PDT Praise: OMG! It is fantastic!! The portrait of my dog is wonderful!!!!! User:leigh_xoxo( 38)  Date:Jun-11-09 18:34:09 PDT Praise: Absolutely LOVE this product!!! BEAUTIFUL WORK!!! Will be buying more! User:catfanatic17( 67)  Date:Jun-11-09 14:10:28 PDT Praise: Great as usual. To see all feedback for this member, go to the Member Profile page.

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