What is the difference between solid color, annealed, and flashed color globes?
We offer three different types of colored globes: Solid Color; Annealed Color, and Flashed Color. Each color type has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Here are the differences: Solid Color Globes are made of colored glass. The advantages of solid color glass are that the color is permanent, and cannot be removed. The disadvantage is that dark solid colors limit the transmission distance and light output. We offer some, but not all, of the railroad lantern size globes in solid color. Flashed Globes are made of clear glass with colored lacquer applied in a cold process. The advantages of flashed color are good light transmission, excellent depth of color, UV stable, and are are economically priced. The disadvantages are that over time, through use the color will “cook” and darken towards the top of the globe. Also, it is possible to remove the color, so no harsh cleaners or solvents should be used. We offer all globes in flashed color. Annealed Globes are made of clear glass with baked
