Unleash Your Creativity with Dichroic Acrylic Crafts and Art

Have you heard of dichroic acrylic? This unique material opens up amazing possibilities for arts, crafts, and design. Unlike regular acrylic, dichroic acrylic features an optical coating that makes it reflect light in shimmering multi-colored patterns. This makes it perfect for creating eye-catching art, jewelry, home decor and more.
Close up of dichroic glass earrings in the shape of leaves with shades of green that change color in the light.

In this blog, we'll explore everything you need to know to start crafting with dazzling dichroic acrylic. Let's get started!

What is Dichroic Acrylic?

Dichroic acrylic is a type of acrylic sheet that has been treated with multiple micro-layers of metallic coatings. This specialized coating acts like a filter, reflecting certain light wavelengths to produce shifting colors depending on the viewing angle. So dichroic acrylic appears to change color as you move.

This stunning optical effect makes dichroic acrylic ideal for arts, crafts, jewelry and decor. From vivid pendants to abstract wall art, dichroic acrylic adds unique rainbow effects. It's available in sheets, resin and finished shapes to suit any project.
Abstract acrylic painting on canvas using dichroic acrylic paints that shift between gold and blue.

Where to Buy Dichroic Acrylic Sheets for Crafts

Looking to buy dichroic acrylic sheets for your next project? Check out these sources:

Online at eshengplastic.com - This website offers a wide selection of dichroic acrylic sheets in various sizes, thicknesses and color effects. Custom orders also available.
Local glass/acrylic providers - For hands-on shopping, visit local glass workers or plastic companies. They may stock or custom-cut dichroic acrylic sheets.
DIY and hardware stores - Some art supply, craft or building material stores have dichroic acrylic in their plastics section. Offer limited color ranges.
When purchasing, check the sheet dimensions, thickness (usually 1/8” or 1/4”) and dichroic color options.
Person pouring dichroic acrylic paints from cups onto a canvas to create fluid art.

Making Dichroic Acrylic Jewelry

Dichroic acrylic is ideal for stunning jewelry pieces like pendants, earrings, and beads. Here are some tips for incorporating this material into your jewelry making:

Cut dichroic acrylic sheets into small pieces using a saw or laser cutter. These can become pendants, charms, cabochons.
Use jewelry findings like bail bars, jump rings and clasps to turn acrylic components into wearable pieces.
Glue layers of dichroic acrylic together to create colorful blocks for statement pendants.
Embed dichroic flakes and powders into resin jewelry for sparkling, shimmering effects.
String dichroic beads and spacers to make eye-catching bracelets, lanyards and necklaces.
Incorporate dichroic acrylic with other materials like metal, leather or gems for mixed media style.
With its shifting rainbow colors, dichroic acrylic makes jewelry creations truly unique. Explore using this material for your next jewelry project!
Set of square dichroic acrylic coasters with geometric designs that reflect different colors.

Working with Dichroic Acrylic Sheets

To create artworks, decor objects and displays using dichroic acrylic sheets, you'll need to cut, shape and polish the material. Here are some tips:

A laser cutter cleanly cuts through dichroic acrylic sheets along precise lines. DIY methods like table saws also work.
Use a fine-tooth drill bit at slow speeds to drill holes without cracking the material. Clamp sheets to a worktable while drilling.
Gently bend sheets using a strip heater or oven. Keep temperatures under 320°F to avoid damaging the dichroic coating.
Glue edges together using compatible, strong adhesives like acrylic cement. This joins cut pieces.
Wet sand then polish edges and surfaces using increasingly fine grit sandpaper and polishing compounds.
With practice, you can fabricate incredible dichroic art, mirrors, boxes and more. Protect pieces from scratches to keep the colors shining.
Deep blue dichroic fused glass bowl that shifts from blue to purple under lighting.

Inspiring Ideas for Dichroic Acrylic Art and Crafts

The creative possibilities with dichroic acrylic are endless! Here are some inspiring project ideas:

Vibrant jewelry like pendants, earrings, bracelets using dichroic shapes and resin
Dynamic home decor objects like platters, coasters, lampshades and mirrors
Origami sculptures, holiday ornaments, mobiles with eye-catching dichroic effects
Frames, accessories and wearable art like goggles, hair clips, cufflinks and brooches Abstract wall hangings, sculptural art and tabletop fountains flowing with dichroic acrylic water With this stunning, color-shifting material, beginners to advanced makers can explore new forms of expression. Let dichroic acrylic ignite your creativity!

Woman wearing a dichroic glass pendant necklace that changes from green to blue.


The magic of dichroic acrylic lies in its chameleon-like ability to display spectrums of color. With so many artistic uses, it's the perfect way to add some shine to your next project. Try using dichroic acrylic sheets, resin or finished pieces to make your own jewelry, art, home decor and more. Just have fun unleashing your creativity!

An interesting and creative material in acrylic sheets and rods, PMMA is widely used in many DIY projects and related equipment projects. They have unique properties and benefits that can add some sparkle and elegance to your artwork, crafting, and more.
I hope this blog post has inspired you to try some of these ideas or come up with your own. If you do, please share your results with me in the comments below. I'd love to see where you've used the plexiglass panels!
Close up of fingernails painted with dichroic acrylic polish that shifts colors.
If you are interested in using acrylic sheets to make artwork or want to know more information, welcome to harass us. We are a professional supplier of customized processing and production of various acrylic and plexiglass, with a professional engineer team and precision equipment, we are happy to be bothered by you and help you meet your needs. Do you need a free quote or help with any questions or materials?
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