The
Evolution of Glass has been going since centuries. With
the invention of float glass a new era of Glass Designing
evolved. However Stain Glass and cast glass designing
was practiced centuries ago but the trend of Acid Textured
and Sandblasting glass was very new. Innovation in machinery
led to a complete creative field of Decorative glass.
The
reaction of glass with acid and alkalis for different
duration of time and space renders different textures
to the glass surface enhanced with Air Brushing(coloring)
techniques.
Fused glass provides a complete mural effect to the
flat glass surface. Glass is heated at high temperatures
where it melts and takes the shape of mould. It is also
called as kiln-forming or slumping. Cold Fusion is another
technique where glass pieces are stuck to the glass.
Stained Glass really doesn’t need any description.
It is formed by using original colored glass and joining
the pieces with lead to form a complete glass pane.
It has always found application in church and monasteries.
Today Stained glasses have taken a complete different
look. Beveled shaped glass pieces, figured glass, metals,
fiber and many different elements are used to make stained
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