Eureka! Calibrated Dichroic Cabochons

2009-04-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

I've heard it said it can't be done, that some jewelers don't use fused glass cabochons because they can't be calibrated to fit standard bezel cups. With careful measuring, cutting, testing, and help and impetus from Jessi of Distinction Jewelry I've now got several batches hot from the kiln--calibrated dichroic cabs sized to fit standard 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm bezel cups. Some images are below, and calibrated cabs will be available soon in my jewelry supplies shop.

Below are a range of 6mm cabs, on black and transparent colored art glass:

8mm cabs on black art glass, below. Black brings out the intensity of the dichroic reflected colors.

8mm cabs on blue and deep green art glass are below. Transparent art glass makes the dichroic color a little less intense than black, but gives a really nice glow that works well in a silver setting.

8mm cabochons on transparent red and fuchsia art glass:

10mm cabochons with blue and purple dichroic on black art glass:

More 10mm cabs on black art glass:

10mm cabs on shades of blue, magenta and purple art glass:

10mm cabs on green and amber art glass:

10mm cabs on deep red and sunset coral art glass:

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Eureka! Calibrated Dichroic Cabochons