Etching Surface Treatments

We have a number of techniques that can be used to etch the surface of glass.

Traditional sandblasting slowly removes areas of glass not protected with a strong film, and with this technique, different depths of etch can be achieved on a single pane. Other methods of removing layers of the glass surface include using bromish which can be applied by brush to create a more organic pattern, and include elements such as brush strokes if required.

The alternative is to screenprint a specific enamel to the glass which creates a permanent acid etched effect. This is extremely versatile allowing the pattern to exactly match an artwork’s intricate design. The added advantage of this screen printed effect is the ability to keep it clean, as it is fused directly to the glass and does not provide a platform on which dust could collect.