During the process of fusing glass, pieces of compatible glass are fired in a kiln at a temperature of 1400 to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit until they are red-hot and melt together. The glass is then fired a second time at a slightly lower temperature to slump into the desired shape and then annealed (a slow cooling process). In each firing, astonishing and unique patterns are formed. The word "dichroic", pronounced Dye-Cro-Ick, is derived from two Greek root words. "Di" for 'two or more' and "Chroma" for 'color'. Thus "dichroic" means "multi-colored". Dichroic Glass is a very high tech glass material that has properties similar to those of camera lenses. Dichroic Glass is a design element that can be used in glass-blowing, bead-making and of course, glass-fusing. Today, due to its fascinating beauty, Dichroic Glass is used extensively by glass and jewelry artists. What's more, caused by variations in the firing process, each piece of Fused Dichroic Glass is unique and results can never be exactly reproduced.

There is nothing like the fiery power of creating glass fusion to capture the wonder of craft making. A passion for glass, art in general and Judaica in particular, lead to the creation of Simple Touch IL Company. Simple Touch IL is a growing company specializing in Glass Fusion Dichroic Glass and Metal products within the Judaica industry. They offer a large selection of Dichroic Glass jewelry that can be distinctive gift for any occasion. Simple Touch combines business experience, artistic talent, exquisite taste and an open mind for customers' needs. At Simple Touch IL, their commitment is to present exceptional artistry and provide superior customer service. They view our customers as long-lasting business relationships.

The hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The hamsa is often incorporated in jewelry and wall hangings, as a defense against the evil eye. Jews sometimes call it the hand of Miriam referencing the sister of Moses and Aaron. Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah, as well as the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, "Heh", which represents one of G-d's holy names. Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise G-d. There are two main styles of a hamsa hand: the most popular is the stylized hamsa with two symmetrical thumbs, but the hamsa can also be asymmetrical and shaped like an actual hand. Either hamsa hand can be worn with the fingers pointing up or down. The hamsa is popular as a charm most often worn as a necklace, but can be found as a decorative element in houses, on key chains, on other jewelry items, and is quickly gaining popularity as an amulet in baby carriages. Many artists are using the image of the hamsa hand in various aspects of their art including jewelry, paintings, sculptures, wall decorations, and amulets. The renewed interest in Kabbalah and mystical Judaism is a factor in bringing the hamsa pendant back into vogue. In Jewish mysticism, fish are a symbol of good luck, so many hamsas are also decorated with fish images. Sometimes hamsas are inscribed with Hebrew prayers, such as the Sh'ma, Birkat HaBayit (Blessing for the Home), or Tefilat HaDerech (Traveler's Prayer).