Glasswork in SussexEtched Glass07798530328
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Design
Etched glass is an excellent method of decorating panels where large areas of obscurity are called for, avalaible light is poor, the aperture calls for a continuous design or where safety considerations are important. Designing an etched glass panel is largely an exercise in using three colours - white, grey and black (the latter being the portions of the design left clear). Enhancements, such as the application of smaller coloured pieces of glass, the use of gilding techniques or treating the abraded sections with coloured pigments can also be used if the design calls for it.
Glasswork is well versed in designing panels both large and small, and will advise the client on the best methods to use, whilst keeping within budget and timeframes.
Manufacture
An etched glass panel is made by laying a prepared mask onto the surface of the glass and then exposing selected areas to abrasion by aluminium oxide. By varying the force by which the grit hits the glass, different effects can be achieved. This is a highly specialised process requiring purpose- made, equipment and experienced and sensitive application. Once the blasting process is complete, Glasswork will carry out any further embellishments, such as gilding or glass applique.
Installation
Glasswork either uses trusted and experienced glaziers to install the finished panel or is happy to work with and advise the client's own team.