Decorative glass is widely used in architecture, interior design and art to enhance the visual appearance of Spaces, provide privacy and improve the quality of light. The following is a detailed introduction to several main types of decorative glass.
Stained glass
Stained glass is made by adding metal oxides to the glass manufacturing process to make it appear different colors. If we want to connect stained glass into a complete pattern or picture. Generally, lead strips are used for connection. This kind of glass is generally used in religious buildings, hotels, art venues, etc.
Frosted glass
Frosted glass is made by sandblasting or acid etching the glass surface. The surface is matte texture, feel and look are more comfortable. Unlike carved glass, this glass is relatively easy to work with. Carved glass is much finer in detail. This kind of glass has a good privacy protection function. Without obstructing the passage of light. It softens the light and diffuses it into the space. Create a certain sense of comfort.
Colour coated glass
Colored coated glass is achieved by applying a uniform colored coating to the surface of the glass using spray, roll coating or dip coating methods. This kind of glass not only has a decorative effect, but also provides multiple functions of shading, energy saving and aesthetics.
Antique glass
Antique glass refers to glass products with a long history, collection and ornamental value. This type of glass is favored by collectors and history lovers because of its age, unique craftsmanship and rarity. Antique glass has high historical value and artistic value, and well-preserved antique glass will have a high market value.
Mirror glass
In the manufacturing process, mirror glass is plated with a metal film such as silver or aluminum on the surface of the glass. Making the surface reflective. A protective coating is then applied over the reflector to increase durability.
Hand-painted glass
Hand-painted glass is a type of decorative glass made on the surface of the glass by hand drawing patterns and designs. Every step of this process requires great skill and meticulous work. Generally, fine brush or special tools are used to manually draw on the glass surface. The whole process requires patience and meticulousness. For complex patterns, you can draw them in layers. Each layer dries before drawing the next. This glass art combines the qualities of painting and glass. Widely used in Windows, doors, lighting.
Laminated glass
Laminated glass, as the name suggests, is a transparent plastic film sandwiched between two or more layers of glass. The glass and sandwich material are then placed in an autoclave to be heated and pressurized. Let it bond firmly, and finally cool down. This production method improves the strength and safety of the glass. Decorative laminated glass can be inserted into color, texture or pattern film, can increase the aesthetic effect.
Dichroic glass
Dichroic glass is a highly specialized type of glass. Reflect one color and transmit another through a complex light refraction process, thus displaying two different colors.
Decorative wire glass
Decorative wire glass is a type of composite glass that sandwiches decorative elements between two layers of glass. This type of glass not only has the basic properties of glass. Also because of its unique process and material selection, with visual beauty, privacy protection, structural enhancement, sound insulation and other characteristics. Widely used in architecture, interior design and decoration and other fields.
