Decorative Glass Jewel Box

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 Glass jewel box legend

1. Carolina Glass & Mirror, Inc. Cast glass made with a popcorn pattern, formed in a kiln using ceramic fiber molds.
2. Ultraglas. ArchiTexture Custom Deco Dolphin piece was produced in Aqua glass.
3. GlassKote. DigiKote technology marries digital images and glass for a high-end look suitable for the corporate boardroom, restaurants, nightclubs and retail environments.
4. Nathan Allan Glass Studios. Gemstone Citrine color glitters with a pearlescent sheen. Cast glass with a Willow texture from the Freeform series. Freeform glass is textureless cast glass with intricate dimensional patterns that allows for a greater amount of light to travel through than with ordinary opaque glass, while still providing privacy. Identically viewed from both sides.
5. Oldcastle Glass. Montage Visual Effects Glass: Textured Pattern collection, Quam. Montage offers architects and designers a variety of textured patterns from bold geometrics and modern randoms to subtle motifs, and natural configurations.
6. Ultraglas. ArchiTexture, The Impasto is more architectural in its appeal and has a relatively low relief, with the glass nearly smooth on the untextured side. 
7. Ultraglas. Thematic Artworks, Frit Leaf. Example of artistic works to complement a theme.
8. Nathan Allan Glass Studios. Cast glass product with a Checkerboard pattern from the Directional Textured series.
9. St. Gobain. Decorglass, Spotlyte. This translucent glass is obtained by casting and rolling the glass between two cylinders, one of which is embossed with a pattern.
10. Nathan Allan Glass Studios. Faux, Cobalt Blue/Gold, from the Josiah J. collection.
11. Ultraglas. Thematic Artworks. This embossed prototype sample of a translucent female face on clear glass represents one of two finish options presented for  a proposed 5-facet animated  art wall.
12. Pulp Studio Inc. Leaf Inclusions. Produced with fiber related substrates bonded between two layers of laminated glass.
13. Omni Decor. DecorFlour Design, Celsius. Harmonious lines extend over the glass surface without interruption to create changing perspectives. The glass surface is treated to let light through and produce unusual effects while making the glass soft to the touch.
14. Ultraglas. A detail of a dazzling mural component reflecting the Carnivale theme of a luxury liner. This tempered Starphire UltraGlas panel incorporates shaped, die-cut and burnished brass sheeting, appliqued glass jewels, silvering and pearlescent back  finished areas.
15. St. Gobain. Abstract Clair, from the Decorglass collection of translucent  printed glass.
16. St. Gobain. Master Ligne, of the Masterglass product line, is manufactured by casting and rolling the glass between two molded cylinders. This extremely precise process leaves a crisp, textured effect on the glass. One face is textured, the other smooth.
17. Oldcastle Glass. Montage Visual Effects Glass: Silk-Screened  collection, 10 WHT FP. Patterns are designed for any décor, from functional interior screening to bold aesthetic statements.
18. Nathan Allan Glass Studios. Close-up detail of Gemstone Citrine with a Willow texture from the Freeform series.
19. St. Gobain. Master Ray, contemporary geometric glass from the Masterglass line.
20. Nathan Allan Glass Studios. Cast glass product with a Lava pattern from the Organic Textures series.
21. General Glass International. Antique mirror is available in a wide range  of designs and colors. Hand  crafted in Italy, and typically  utilized in hotels, casinos, ships and private residences. Uses include wall paneling, doors and furniture.
22. Ultraglas. Thematic Artworks. Hand-painted, embossed glass.
23. St. Gobain. Thela Clair, from the Decorglass collection features a translucent pattern of horizontal and vertical lines delicately printed on the glass.
24. Pulp Studio Inc. Photographic imaging  in glass.
25. Joel Berman Glass Studios. Trio. A premium kiln-cast glass texture from the  3D Studio Line. The design is an abstraction of a venetian blind. The shape is obtained by casting the glass on a hand-carved mold.
26. Ultraglas. NeoCollection. Squiggle Aqua, embossed glass with a distinct relief on both sides.
27. Nathan Allan Glass Studios. Cast glass product with a Shale pattern from the West Coast Textured series.
28. Ultraglas. Starburst, pattern from the more dimensional DecraTextures line of embossed glass.
29. DecoTherm. Digital, ceramic frit glass decoration, a process for placing graphic designs permanently on glass without sandblasting or screen printing.
30. Oldcastle Glass. Montage Visual Effects Glass. The marriage of one or more processes to create a distinctive design. Patterns, colors, textures, including rice paper designs, are combined for a look that transcends glass.
31. St. Gobain. Maris, from the Decorglass decorative printed glass collection, features a translucent pattern of small bright rice-shaped stripes.
32. RegaLead Ltd. Overlay, Rat Pack. Single sheet of glass decorated with lead profiles, color-stable polyester films and UV bonded glass bevels to  create a leaded light look.
33. Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Safety-certified laminated glass produced by Sumiglass of Arch Deco Glass. Rice Paper in between two lites of glass create a shoji screen effect, suitable only for interior applications.
34. St. Gobain. Waterdrop. This translucent glass from the Decorglass line is obtained by casting and rolling the glass between two cylinders, one of which is embossed with a waterdrop pattern.
35. Ultraglas. Thematic  Artworks, Dragon. A clear tempered glass, back-finished in variegated gold leaf.
36. Carvart Architectural Glass. Safety laminated glass. Custom image  laminated inside of glass.

Decorative glass types, terminology

Acid etched
Glass with an acidic or caustic substance applied to the surface to diffuse transmitted light, reduce glare and give it a frosted appearance. The substance can be applied over the entire piece of glass or in selective areas creating a decorative pattern. Also see Satin etched.
Bent/curved
Flat glass altered into a curved shape using a mold and extreme heat. Decora-tive patterns are available using a ceramic frit ink to create the design. Bent or curved glass can also be heat treated or further manufactured into curved laminated safety glass or curved insulating glass units. 
Carved
A three-dimensional sculpted image created by carving or etching a relief design into the surface of glass. This is typically done using an abrasive material such as silica sand or aluminum oxide, but can also be achieved with an acidic or caustic substance. A more detailed design is sometimes obtained by using differing depths within the carved image.
Cast glass
A molded or textured glass manufactured by using one of three different production methods.
Also called slumped or kiln formed glass, it is made by placing float glass in a kiln over top of a mold with the desired pattern embossed into it. The glass is heated to its softening point and slumps to the shape of the mold. It is then annealed and can be further processed or fabricated.
The second type of cast glass is hot cast and is produced by pouring molten glass into molds and pressed. This is typically used for hollow ware and lighting sconces and is usually limited to small sizes.
The third type has a recurring image impressed onto one or both sides during manufacture. The glass ribbon goes between two rollers while still soft or malleable and is imprinted with the desired texture. It is generally known as patterned, textured, obscure or rolled glass.
Ceramic frit
A pigmented glass enamel fired onto the glass at temperatures in excess of 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit and permanently fused to the glass surface. Ceramic frit can be applied using a full coverage coating process, a silkscreen process or a pre-printed ceramic decal. This type of decorative glass is available in many colors, patterns and translucencies and is used for both exterior and interior applications.
Channel glass
A structural glass system that creates light transmitting walls. A perimeter frame is used with various widths and sizes of “U” shaped glass channels. As exterior window wall, channel glass respective to windload requires only one perimeter frame, eliminating need for vertical or horizontal frame members. The system also allows for glass openings to be formed into arcs, serpentine walls, and columns or tower designs. Non-tempered float glass channels have a cast surface that provides privacy and light diffusion.
Decorative films
Translucent or opaque films with a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the glass surface either full coverage over the entire piece of glass or selectively to create a decorative pattern. These films are available in many colors and translucencies; some have a decorative pattern embedded in the film.
Dichroic
A decorative technique created by applying multiple microlayers of metal oxides to the surface of glass. These thin layers of oxides have a total thickness of 3 millionths to 5 millionths of an inch and are kiln fired to fuse to the glass surface. Once fired, certain wavelengths of light will either pass through or be reflected, causing an array of color.
Etched
A generic term for the treatment of the glass surface to diffuse transmitted light, reduce glare and give the glass a frosted appearance. This can be done with many different agents including acid, chemicals, abrasives, ceramic inks or adhesive films. Also see Frosted.
Frosted
A generic term for the treatment of the glass surface to diffuse transmitted light and give it a frosted appearance. This can be done with many different agents including acid, chemicals, abrasives, ceramic inks or adhesive films. Also see Etched.
Fused
Two or more types or colors of glass with similar properties are placed in a kiln and fused together through melting. Many art glass pieces and ornate tableware are made from fused glass.
Heat-sculpted
Refers to art glass pieces produced using the application of heat to cause changes in the surface texture or glass shape. Once the final shape or texture is achieved, the glass is then re-annealed to ensure structural stability.
Molded
See the second type or cast glass II.
Obscure
See the third type or cast glass III.
Laminated
A type of multiply glass consisting of an assembly of two or more lites of glass bonded with an interlayer that holds together when shattered. Interlayers may be cast in resin or plastic sheet as in polyvinyl butyral or ethylene-vinyl acetate and are often available in clear, translucent, colored and opaque finishes. Many decorative materials and images also can be incorporated into laminated glass including decorative or metallic films, fabrics, rice paper, and other unique patterns. See ASTM C 1172 for Standard Specification.
Laser etched
Decorative glass that has had an image engraved into the surface using laser technology. Laser etching can provide a high detail, crisp engraved image. Although this method employs heat to etch the glass, the heat is localized and does not require subsequent re-annealing.
Mirrored
Glass with a surface treatment applied to create a reflective or mirrored quality. The substrate may be any type, pattern or color of glass in float or heat-treated form resulting in various reflective appearances.  Also see Silvered.
Non-slip surface
A surface treatment that results in an increased static coefficient of friction, typically used for glass flooring systems, floor tiles and stair treads. The walkable surface is roughened either evenly across the entire surface or in a decorative pattern to provide increased safety and add a creative element to the flooring design.
Painted/back painted
A coating applied to glass that is virtually opaque and available in various solid and metallic colors. Typical applications for painted glass are wall cladding, spandrel glass and furniture.
Pattern/patterned
See the third type or cast glass III.
Sandblasted
A surface treatment produced by using compressed air to spray the glass with an abrasive to roughen one or both surfaces. Sandblasting the surface diffuses transmitted light, reduces glare and gives the glass a frosted appearance.
Satin etched
Glass with an acidic or caustic substance applied to the surface to diffuse transmitted light, reduce glare and give a frosted appearance. The substance can be applied over the entire piece of glass or in selective areas creating a decorative pattern. Also see Acid etched.
Silkscreened/screen-printed
Decorative glass created by applying inks to the surface through a screen-printing process. The ink can be applied in solid coverage over the entire piece or selectively to create a decorative pattern. This glass type is available in various colors, patterns and translucencies and is typically heat treated, however, some inks are available for use on annealed glass.
Silvered
Glass with a surface treatment applied to create a reflective or mirrored quality. The substrate may be any type, pattern or color of glass in float or heat-treated form resulting in various reflective appearances.
Slumped
See the first type or cast glass I.
Spandrel glass
Opaque coated glass used in non-vision areas of a building envelope. Various types of opacifiers can be used to create spandrel glass including ceramic frit, organic coatings and opacifying films.
Stained glass
Colored glass pieces combined to form decorative or pictorial designs, typically set in a lead framework.
Textured
See the third type or cast glass III.
V-groove
A shallow groove engraved into the surface of the glass in a “V” shape to form two small bevels. This process is available on most types of flat glass and mirror, and in various decorative patterns ranging from straight lines to ornate curved designs. Glass can be safely heat treated after engraving.

Decorative glass resources

AAG Glass
East Coast: 145 Highway 83, Good Hope, GA 30641, 949/251-0075, fax 678/623-3573.  West Coast: 20101 S.W. Birch, Suite 276, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949/251-0075, fax 949/251.0126, www.AAG-Glass.com

Arch Aluminum & Glass Co.
10200 N.W. 67th St., Tamarac, FL 33321, 866/629-ARC, Sumiglass 800/870-2519, www.amarlite.com

Bendheim
122 Hudson St.., New York, NY 10013, 800/606-7621, 212/226-6370, fax 212 431-3589, www.bendheim.com

Carolina Glass & Mirror Inc.
3501 Integrity Drive, Garner, NC 27529, 919/662-9050, www.carolinaglass.com

Carvart Architectural Glass
180 Varick St., Suite 1218, New York, NY 10014, 888/278-4452, fax 212/675-8175, www.carvart.com

Dependable Glass
509 E. Gibson St., Covington, LA 70433, 800/338-2414, 985/892-0999, fax 800/866-0986, 985/892-0986, www.dependableglass.com

DecoTherm/IIMAK
310 Commerce Drive, Amherst, NY 14228, 866/535-3439, 716/691-6333, www.decotherm.net

General Glass International
101 Venture Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094-1808, 800/431-2042,  201/553-1850, fax 201/553-1851, www.generalglass.com

GlassKote USA, LLC
1730 Commerce Drive, Suite I, Bridgeport, CT 06605, 866/66-GKOTE (866/664-5683), fax 203/330-9293,  www.glasskoteusa.com

Glas West
glasWest Flachglasaetzungen gmbh, Muenkafeld 2, A-6800 Feldkirch, Germany, ++43-5522-53326, fax ++43-5522-53326 – 4, www.glaswest.com/

Goldray Industries Ltd
4605-52nd Ave S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 4N7, 800/640-3709, 403/236-1333, fax 403/236-1373, www.goldrayindustries.com

Gomolka Design Studios
1685 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, 760/720-0033, fax 760/720-0011, www.experienceglass.com

Joel Berman Glass Studios
1-1244 Cartwright St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8 888/505-4527, 604/684-8332, fax 604/684-8373, www.jbermanglass.com

Meltdown Glass Art & Design
P.O. Box 3850. Chandler, AZ 85244-3850, 800-845-6221, fax 480-633-3344, www.meltdownglass.com

Nathan Allan Glass Studios Inc.

110-12011 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K6,  604/277-8533, fax 604/277-1515,

www.nathanallan.com

Oldcastle Glass

2425 Olympic Blvd., Suite 525E, Santa Monica, CA 90404, 866/653-2278,

www.oldcastleglass.com

Omni Decor

22036 Erba (CO), via del Lavoro 1, Italy,  031/633701, fax 031/610331,

www.omnidecor.net

Pulp Studio Inc.

3211 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016, 310/815-4999, fax 310/815-4990,  

www.pulpstudio.com

RegaLead Ltd.

Columbus House, Altrincham Road, Manchester, UK, +44 161 946 1164,

www.regalead.com

Saint Gobain

Les Miroirs, 18, avenue d'Alsace, 92400 Courbevoie, France, +33 1 47 62 30 00,

www.saint-gobain.com

Sevasa North America

19901 Southest Freeway, Suite 106, Sugar Land, TX 77479, 281/207-5477, fax 281/207-5476,

www.sevasa.com

UltraGlas Inc.

9200 Gazette Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311, 800/777-2332,

www.ultraglas.com

XYG GLASS

Unit 1205, 13560 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2W9, 604/273-0813, fax 604/273-7571,

www.xygglass.com