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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:aoneitem( 13327)  Date:Nov-28-09 13:56:59 PST Praise: Thank you for an easy, pleasant transaction. Excellent buyer. A++++++. User:24hourgems( 46434)  Date:Nov-27-09 17:38:09 PST Praise: Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended. User:myvelyn( 1185)  Date:Nov-26-09 17:51:44 PST Praise: Beautiful bead, well packaged, quick shipping. Perfect transaction. User:myvelyn( 1185)  Date:Nov-26-09 17:51:44 PST Praise: Spectacular pendant, vibrant colors. One of my fave eBay sellers! User:myvelyn( 1185)  Date:Nov-26-09 17:51:44 PST Praise: Gorgeous puzzle bead, wonderful colors, Dave is a great seller! User:24hourgems( 46434)  Date:Nov-26-09 17:26:57 PST Praise: Speedy pay, great communication. Pleasure to do business with. A++ User:24hourgems( 46434)  Date:Nov-26-09 17:26:55 PST Praise: Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended. User:bead-wholesale( 36559)  Date:Nov-26-09 16:13:55 PST Praise: Thank you for an easy, pleasant transaction. Excellent buyer. A++++++. User:rockinbead( 24801)  Date:Nov-26-09 10:52:11 PST Praise: Quick response and fast payment. Perfect! THANKS!! Asset for ebay User:two-lasses-glass-classes( 3388)  Date:Nov-26-09 10:46:13 PST Praise: A MOST welcomed ebay customer!! We thank you for your business! :) :) User:rockymountainglasscrafts( 5239)  Date:Nov-26-09 09:43:35 PST Praise: .·:*¨¨*:·.Fantastic Buyer.·:*¨¨*:·.Thank you.·:*¨¨*:·.Enjoy .·:*¨¨*:·. User:exotic_world( 14640)  Date:Nov-26-09 08:30:21 PST Praise: A+++ E-BAYER....SUPER FAST PAYMENT...YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME...THANKS AGAIN! User:zhan_beads( 4137)  Date:Nov-25-09 21:44:49 PST Praise: great buy,welcome purchase again User:dennis-the-cat( 910)  Date:Nov-25-09 13:36:51 PST Praise: Lovely item. Fast delivery. A+++ User:heydooz( 397)  Date:Nov-25-09 12:08:47 PST Praise: Very well packed, Soooo nice! Looks even better than the picture. Thanks!! User:avanti3758( 1072)  Date:Nov-23-09 16:44:50 PST Praise: beautiful items as always, well packed, prompt and great value Thanks User:avanti3758( 1072)  Date:Nov-23-09 16:44:50 PST Praise: beautiful items as always, getting the awareness out there. Good on ya Thanks User:avanti3758( 1072)  Date:Nov-23-09 16:44:49 PST Praise: beautiful items as always, well packed, prompt and great value Thanks User:avanti3758( 1072)  Date:Nov-23-09 16:42:17 PST Praise: beautiful items as always, well packed, prompt and great value Thanks User:sandersbass1( 188)  Date:Nov-23-09 13:08:32 PST Praise: Beautiful, made me cry, will order more! User:aleno68( 318)  Date:Nov-22-09 19:21:33 PST Praise: pleasure to do business with...A++++++++ User:aleno68( 318)  Date:Nov-22-09 19:21:32 PST Praise: great ebayer!!! User:aleno68( 318)  Date:Nov-22-09 19:21:32 PST Praise: beautiful!! User:aleno68( 318)  Date:Nov-22-09 19:21:32 PST Praise: so glad I found your items!! User:aleno68( 318)  Date:Nov-22-09 19:21:32 PST Praise: THANKS!! To see all feedback for this member, go to the Member Profile page.

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