DicroSlide™ Product Instructions

Below are the manufacturer's instructions that come with each DicroSlide™ package.  These instructions are written for glass fusing.

USING DICRO SLIDE™

SUPPLY LIST: Cut & cleaned pieces of same COE glass in black, clear, and/or assorted colors of various sizes. A shallow water container (try a plastic plate). Clean water and paper towels.  Distilled water is recommended!  (Tap water can contain trace metals which may change DicroSlide results.) Scissors and paper punches in a variety of shapes Wooden skewers (6") for moving and positioning DicroSlide on glass.  Small, fine texture sponge to smooth out air bubbles. Long-handled tweezers.  Use these carefully, as they may mark the dichroic coating. Cut or punch DicroSlide into desired shapes and sizes. Soak the DicroSlide pieces in 1/4" to 1/2" water for 1 to 2 minutes.  Large pieces take longer than small ones. Remove DicroSlide from water, gently blot excess water on paper towel. Carefully slide and position DicroSlide on glass.  (It is stronger than it looks.)  If DicroSlide does not release easily, return to water and soak a little longer. Try layering glass & DicroSlide.  (When layering DicroSlide on itself, be sure to cover with clear glass!)  Experiment, use your imagination, and have fun! Fuse using your preferred firing schedule. NOTE: DicroSlide is compatible with any COE glass DicroSlide works well uncapped, but like all genuine dichroic, does not fuse to itself or against other metals. It can be used directly on dichroic, iridized, or any glass with a metallic layer, but MUST be covered with clear glass. Store DicroSlide so coated sides of dichroic paper are not in contact with other coated dichroic paper surfaces.

(Instructions and other product information used with permission from Glasshopper Patterns.)