Wisconsin
ETCHED GLASS
Wisconsin
ETCHED GLASS
Bespoke
Etched Glass
We’ve supplied homes in Wisconsin with bespoke etched glass since we were first established in 1994. We create all of our glass to order so we can create glass to suit your home perfectly.
What designs do we offer?
Our etched glass gallery contains a wide range of designs, everything from traditional Victorian etched designs to house names and numbers. Our iconic Shadows of Nature collection is a popular choice among our Wisconsin clients. This series seeks to capture the beauty of our natural world in etched glass. We also have a series of designs inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Frank Lloyd Wright, renowned designers with distinct artistic styles. These are just a few highlights from our gallery, so if you’re looking to order etched glass for your Wisconsin home but haven’t found the right design yet, we’re sure to have what you’re looking for.
If you’ve found a design you like elsewhere, we may be able to create a custom etched panel based on your own imagery. To save yourself time, before looking for artwork to send us, read our guide to help you understand what types of imagery are suitable for etching as we have minimum quality and format requirements.
Unparalleled
Attention to detail
How to order from us?
If you have a door that requires rectangular glass (4 right angled corners), you can order through our website. Just browse our gallery for a design you like, then input your glass requirements and click add to cart. Once you complete the checkout process and make payment your order will be placed. We will then begin the proofing process which is detailed below.
If you require irregular shaped glass (non-rectangular), or glass for a window, the ordering process will be through email as we’ll need to provide you a quote. Just find a design you like in our gallery then head over to our contact form. Let us know your design choice, your glass sizes and if applicable, a description of your irregular glass shape (curved top, slanted top, circular etc). We’ll then respond with a quote – usually within a couple of working days. If you’re happy with the quote and want to place the order, let us know and we’ll send you details on how to pay along with a link to download our order form. Once you’ve completed your order form, return it to us and make payment to place the order. We’ll then begin the proofing process as described in the section below.
How to order from us?
If you have a door that requires rectangular glass (4 right angled corners), you can order through our website. Just browse our gallery for a design you like, then input your glass requirements and click add to cart. Once you complete the checkout process and make payment your order will be placed. We will then begin the proofing process which is detailed below.
If you require irregular shaped glass (non-rectangular), or glass for a window, the ordering process will be through email as we’ll need to provide you a quote. Just find a design you like in our gallery then head over to our contact form. Let us know your design choice, your glass sizes and if applicable, a description of your irregular glass shape (curved top, slanted top, circular etc). We’ll then respond with a quote – usually within a couple of working days. If you’re happy with the quote and want to place the order, let us know and we’ll send you details on how to pay along with a link to download our order form. Once you’ve completed your order form, return it to us and make payment to place the order. We’ll then begin the proofing process as described in the section below.
Proofing process
After your order has been placed, we’ll create a proof to show how the design(s) you’ve chosen will look in your custom glass sizes. This gives you the peace of mind that the glass you receive on delivery day will be exactly as expected. It also gives you the opportunity to make alterations to the design if necessary before production begins. You can expect to receive the proof through email within 5 working days of placing your order.
After you’ve reviewed your proof, if anything needs amending just let us know. This may be resizing elements or changing a font etc. We’ll happily re-draft the proof until you are 100% happy with it, only then will we begin production on your glass.
In most cases when we supply glass to Wisconsin (and indeed across the USA) we offer free shipping. If you want glass with a bit of color, we can also supply fused glass to Wisconsin.
Tailor-made
For your home
About Etched Glass
The earliest examples of etched glass in history can be traced back to the 15th century, this makes it one of the oldest forms of decorative glass. Over the years, the etched glass production process has evolved encouraging creativity to flourish and enabling glass artists to achieve never before seen levels of detail. Today, glass is often etched through sandblasting or using acid. Sandblasting consists of firing an abrasive substance at high pressure across glass to etch a design.
About Etched Glass
The earliest examples of etched glass historically can be traced back to the 15th century, this makes it one of the oldest forms of decorative glass. Over the years, the etched glass production process has evolved encouraging creativity to flourish and enabling glass artists to achieve never before seen levels of detail. Today, glass is often etched through sandblasting or using acid. Sandblasting consists of firing an abrasive substance at high pressure across glass to etch a design.
How do we etch glass?
We create our etched glass using the abrasive-blasting method, also known as sandblasting. We’ve chosen this method of production for a variety of reasons:
- It ensures our etched glass finish is consistent, permanent and of the highest quality.
- It enables us to offer a wide variety of highly detailed designs and even completely bespoke designs to our clients.
- It allows more light to transmit through to the home than alternatives like acid etched glass.
- It avoids the health and safety issues associated with using hazardous acid to etch glass.
Our Process
We start by creating a protective mask which contains a version of your chosen design modified to suit your glass sizes. We then fit this to a toughened glass panel and elements of the mask are removed. We do this so that the areas we want to be etched are exposed and the areas we want to remain clear stay protected. The glass then passes through a specialized sandblasting chamber as a pressurized sand-like substance is fired across the glass. Once all of the panel has been sandblasted, the glass is quality checked and the mask is removed revealing the clear parts of the design. On single glazed pieces of glass, we then apply a protective coating to make cleaning easier. Double glazed units don’t need this protective coating as the etched face of the glass is protected within the sealed unit.
Perfection
Quality Redefined
What to avoid when buying etched glass
Unfortunately, not all “Etched Glass” is created equal. This is because some companies say they sell “etched glass” when in fact they’re just applying stickers to glass to give it an “etched-effect”. In sunlight, these stickers can turn yellow and even shrink over the years resulting in a very poor finish. Keep in mind companies offering “etched glass effect” panels through screen-printing may also experience discoloration over time.
Our etched glass is created the right way, through sandblasting to ensure a high-quality, permanent finish. It’s important to always ensure you are purchasing a genuine sandblasted, quality etched glass product to avoid disappointment. You can see an example of the discoloration issue imitation etched glass suffers from here.
House Names and Numbers
Our Wisconsin clients often use the panel above their front door, known as a transom window, to display an etched house name or number panel, and it’s not hard to see why. The finish is stunning and it makes for an elegant addition to any entryway adding to a properties distinction. We produce hundreds of these panels every year for customers worldwide.
Browse our house names and numbers gallery to find the perfect design for your Wisconsin home. We know in some cases matching side panels or door panels may be required. That’s no problem, we can create matching panels with the same border etc, just fill out our contact form and let us know what you need.
To make sure the glass you receive is exactly as you envisaged, we will always produce a proof for approval before production begins.
House Names and Numbers
Our Wisconsin clients often use the panel above their front door, known as a transom window, to display an etched house name or number panel, and it’s not hard to see why. The finish is stunning and it makes for an elegant addition to any entryway adding to a properties distinction. We produce hundreds of these panels every year for customers worldwide.
Browse our house names and numbers gallery to find the perfect design for your Wisconsin home. We know in some cases matching side panels or door panels may be required. That’s no problem, we can create matching panels with the same border etc, just fill out our contact form and let us know what you need.
To make sure the glass you receive is exactly as you envisaged, we will always produce a proof for approval before production begins.
Exquisite
Fused Glass
Combine the sleek elegance of etched glass with our eye-catching range of fused glass tiles.
Exquisite
Fused Glass
Combine the sleek elegance of etched glass with our eye-catching range of fused glass tiles.
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