What do you call backing glass?

[Dollystar]

Hi I'm venturing into making glass pendants and bought a kit. I made my first pendant at the weekend and I'm so pleased with myself. Once I finish the kit I'd like to buy some more glass and I found a site Warm Glass as recommended on here. The problem is I don't know the correct terminology for what they call backing glass. Can anyone help? (or is it there and I've missed it completely?)

Thanks in advance

[glassbug]

Hi
When you say backing glass I'm not sure what you mean, sorry, do you have a kiln that you make the pendents in?

Glassbug:confused:

[Dollystar]

Sorry I should have been more clear. I was given a microwave kiln which was supplied with backing glass and dichroic glass. I found the dichroic glass pieces on the Warm Glass site but wasn't sure what they called the "backing glass" is it just plain glass? Can you just make a pendant from 100% dichroic glass? Sorry for the questions but I'm a total newbie to this area of crafting.

Thanks for your help

[Aviya Glass]

Yes you can make a pendant from dichroic only, all depending on the look you want to achieve. :)
Some dichro is black backed and some clear. Bullseye glass is what you are calling backing glass and comes in a variety of colours - this colour wont matter however if you use black backed dichro on top.
These packs http://www.warm-glass.co.uk/Shop/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=636
are excellent cheap way of starting out and finding what you want to work with.
The people at Warmglass are really helpful too so give them a call!
HTH x

[Rachelll]

I find the Tekta packs from Warm Glass useful for making pendants and it can be used as a base or a 'lid' for your piece. How are you enjoying your new hobby? :)