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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:cobalt875( 193)  Date:May-13-12 10:23:41 PDT Praise: bought this for my friend; she gets compliments every time she wears it! User:cobalt875( 193)  Date:May-13-12 10:22:41 PDT Praise: beautiful! User:cobalt875( 193)  Date:May-13-12 10:21:28 PDT Praise: great seller, great products! User:jdburke-wood( 1264)  Date:May-12-12 18:56:58 PDT Praise: Just in time for Mothers' Day User:isessymamma( 28)  Date:May-12-12 12:50:03 PDT Praise: A+++ Beautiful Pieces I own many, Fast and Friendly, Highly Recommended. User:womanandahalf( 22)  Date:May-11-12 21:28:06 PDT Praise: Lovely piece, thanks! Easy transaction. Many repeat purchases here!! Five stars. User:406donblack( 975)  Date:May-11-12 16:25:48 PDT Praise: Just Great ! Thanks User:victoriagam( 2137)  Date:May-11-12 05:42:51 PDT Praise: Love the pendant!!! Very cute and nicely made. Thansk so much. User:victoriagam( 2137)  Date:May-11-12 05:41:07 PDT Praise: Love the pendants!! Thanks you so much. User:rinhoo-coloresky( 17697)  Date:May-09-12 18:14:09 PDT Praise: Thank you for an easy, pleasant transaction. Excellent buyer. A++++++ User:chrio1959( 395)  Date:May-08-12 17:08:22 PDT Praise: Great product(s) and great prices . Will buy again w/ this dealer. User:sweetpeasac( 851)  Date:May-08-12 13:27:49 PDT Praise: AMAZING! OUTSTANDING! I LOVE THEM! Seller got 5 stars on everything! Thank you!! User:girldogue( 133)  Date:May-07-12 16:42:13 PDT Praise: I am amazed - I LOVED LOVED LOVED the dog portrait you did - unbelievably great User:dalcheck( 6134)  Date:May-07-12 16:33:16 PDT Praise: another nice dalmatian bead, prompt emails, fast shipment User:dalcheck( 6134)  Date:May-07-12 16:32:56 PDT Praise: another nice dalmatian bead, prompt emails, fast shipment User:aoneitem( 63618)  Date:May-06-12 09:11:27 PDT Praise: Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended. User:njniteowl( 226)  Date:May-05-12 18:18:49 PDT Praise: beautiful barrette, clip upside down; let him know to watch 4 this in future AA+ User:littlechumchata( 102)  Date:May-02-12 23:08:01 PDT Praise: Great to work with User:ankh123( 3083)  Date:May-02-12 07:36:04 PDT Praise: wonderful User:cback( 259)  Date:May-01-12 05:07:04 PDT Praise: Excellent service!! Fast shipping!! Beautiful dichroic glass!! Thanks!! User:cback( 259)  Date:May-01-12 05:06:43 PDT Praise: Excellent service!! Fast shipping!! Beautiful dichroic glass!! Thanks!! User:rachelpeine( 418)  Date:Apr-30-12 10:35:52 PDT Praise: beautiful work, fast shipping. thanks! User:rachelpeine( 418)  Date:Apr-30-12 10:34:38 PDT Praise: beautiful work, fast shipping. thanks! User:heidistark( 153)  Date:Apr-27-12 04:22:26 PDT Praise: Beautiful and fast shipping User:heidistark( 153)  Date:Apr-27-12 04:21:58 PDT Praise: Beautiful and fast shipping To see all feedback for this member, go to the Member Profile page.

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