Custom Glass Gobos
Custom Black & White Glass Gobos
Substrate: Borofloat Glass
Gobo Thickness: 1.1mm
Size range: 8mm - 110mm (additional charges may apply for extra-large sizes)
Image Screen: Multiple screening processes, fixture & artwork specific
Coating Information: Ultra Matte & Black AL. Some fixtures require specialized coatings which Rosco can produce for additional costs, examples include some Clay Paky units, Robe, and other fixtures with use of certain lamps and optical pathways. There are some fixtures where, due to the high energy intensity of their beam-path, we cannot guarantee a long lifespan of the gobo. Contact us with any questions or for assistance with specific fixture concerns.
Gobo-carrier charges may apply for fixtures that require specialized carriers.
Custom Color Glass Gobos
Substrate: Borofloat Glass
Gobo Thickness: 1.1mm – 1.9mm (depending on type)
Size Range: 10mm to 110mm (additional charges may apply for extra-large sizes)
Image Screen: Multiple screening processes, fixture & artwork specific
Coating Information: Rosco-manufactured CMY dichroic glass. Some fixtures require specialized coatings which Rosco can produce for additional costs, examples include some Clay Paky units, Robe, and other fixtures with use of certain lamps and optical pathways.
All dichroic layers are bezeled according to light-fixture specifications. Gobo-carrier charges may apply for fixtures that require specialized carriers.
Guidelines For Your Custom Glass Gobo Order
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Artwork Requirements
Type |
DPI |
Notes |
B&W: line art, grey-scale or photographic |
600 dpi |
Smooth tonal values require high resolution images. |
Multi-Color: |
800 dpi |
To achieve smooth color blends and fine details requires a very high resolution file. |
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Gobo Size and/or Fixture Type
Rosco can manufacture custom glass gobos to fit virtually any light fixture available. The fixture you use will determine the size of the gobo you need and sometimes the black coatings. If you know the gobo size (B-size, M-size, etc) that your fixture requires, then that’s all we need. If you don’t know the actual gobo size, many times the fixture manufacturer will provide its gobo requirements, including the gobo’s outer diameter (O.D.) and image area (I.A.). To be sure you get a gobo that fits your fixture, it's always best to provide the make and model of the lighting instrument you are using when ordering. In some cases, particularly with new moving lights, a custom carrier is needed to mount the gobo inside the fixture. We do not stock gobo carriers for every moving light. Contact Rosco to determine the best route for acquiring the gobo carriers you may need.
A reference to our list of gobo fixtures under 30mm can be found here.
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Logistics
How many gobos do you need? Remember that the original gobo has a higher price to cover the design and tooling of your custom pattern, while copies of the same artwork and gobo size will cost less. Do you want an extra copy to have on-hand as a backup? When do you need the gobos? What is the Ship-To address and what shipping method should we use to get your gobo to you on-time?
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Turnaround Times
We can work with you to meet whatever deadline you require. Please see below of a rough guideline of what typical turnaround times are. We do complete 97% of all our orders is less than times indicated:
Type |
Details |
B&W or One-Color |
Gobo will be ready to ship 2 working days ARCO. (standard coatings) + shipping time* |
Two-Color |
Gobo will be ready to ship within 3 working days ARCO + shipping time* |
Three-Color |
Gobo will be ready to ship within 3 working days ARCO + shipping time* |
Multi-Color |
Gobo will be ready to ship within 4 - 5 working days ARCO + shipping time |
* ARCO = After Receipt of Complete Order. Complete order means we have received (a) acceptable artwork, (b) job details including gobo size, quantity, image details, etc., (c) Received proof confirmation & payment. |
Rush options are also available for customers that need their custom glass gobo faster than the chart above reflects (additional Rush Charges may apply).