Glass Graphics, Inc.
585 Cobb Parkway S.
Suite F-1
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 426-4922
Glass Sandblasting, Frosting, "Etching"
“Less is more…” There is nothing that gives more beauty, elegance, richness and permanence to glass than having it sandblasted. Sandblasting into glass brings out the natural color and texture of the glass to make the graphic solid, rich and breathtaking. Glass Graphics can sandblast any design into most any glass. Based on your budget and overall aesthetic goal we specialize in everything from light surface frosting, to half-toning, to all the way up to, multi-level deep carving.
Following is an explanation of the differences between the sandblasting, etching, carving, and frosting terms:
Glass Sandblasting
Sandblasting is a process whereby a media, (in the old days, sand) was forced through a hose via compressed air at a very high pressure and speed and was shot onto the glass. When the media hits the glass it makes microscopic scratches into the glass. As you continue to blast, these scratches become larger and closer together, eventually filling in together and resulting in a full frosted area. Today a variety of media, such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, sand, certain ground up shells, and other gritty materials are used to achieve different effects in sandblasting.
Glass Etching
Etching is technically a chemical process whereby hydrofluoric (sp) acid is applied to the glass. As long as this chemical in contact with the glass, the acid burns into the glass, and the glass becomes “etched” or frosted. In the US, hydrofluoric acid is considered to be a dangerous and highly corrosive chemical and is tightly regulated by the EPA. As a result, most acid etchers are today found in other countries.
Frosted Glass
Frosting is simply the overall look, or effect achieved from either sandblasting or etching, or if using a frosted looking film.
Glass Carving
Carving is achieved during the sandblasting process by holding the nozzle longer in the desired locations, blasting your way deeper and deeper into the glass to achieve a desired effect. In many glass art pieces this carving can be done in multiple stages, creating multiple depths to really the piece look 3 dimensional and rich. For more information on our glass carving work, please click this phrase.
Following are examples of our work that can be considered to be sandblasted, frosted, or etched:
Sandblasted privacy glass for a garden tub window by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Glass and aluminum frame office door with sandblasted graphic by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass and wood frame panel by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted interior office window by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass office building directory by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass panels for non-profit commercial client by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted surrealist glass clock by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted commercial interior glass signage by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for and office by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for a restaurant by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for a restaurant by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for and office by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Lighted sandblasted image of a corvette in a glass panel by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for and office by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted glass conference room table top by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for an office by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass mirror displaying a college logo graphic by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass panel for a library by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted graphic in a glass panel with a frosted bark edge by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted privacy glass on an office sliding glass door by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted privacy glass for a garden tub window by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Multi-panel sandblasted glass graphic of a train with scenery by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Interior residential windows with sandblasted glass graphics by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass graphics in residential front door, side lights, and transom by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for a restaurant by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for a restaurant by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted or frosted interior glass signage for a restaurant by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Large-scale sandblasted multi-panel glass application by Glass Graphics of Atlanta. Glass Graphics owner, Terry Vick, pictured.
Sandblasted / frosted privacy glass shower enclosure sandblasted and installed by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted privacy glass for a garden tub window by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Detailed pond lagoon scene sandblasted glass shower enclosure by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Coral reef scene sandblasted glass shower enclosure by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted privacy glass for a garden tub window by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Peacock scene sandblasted glass shower enclosure by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted / frosted privacy glass shower door by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Lily pad scene sandblasted / frosted glass shower enclosure by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted donor recognition sign mounted on stand-offs by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Printed graphic and sandblasted text on glass with stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Fraternity seal sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass graphic sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass graphic sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass graphic sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Series of sandblasted glass graphic signs on stand-off mountings by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Exterior business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted / frosted glass counter top with color-changing LED-illumination created and installed by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted / frosted glass counter top with color-changing LED-illumination created and installed by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted / frosted glass counter top created and installed by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Glass table top with sandblasted graphic by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Multi-panel glass display with sandblasted glass company logo in center partition with side panels having sandblasted graphic and lighted with LEDs. All by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting and LED-lighted by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting and LED-lighted by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
College logo sandblasted glass plaque illuminated by LEDs by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
College logo sandblasted glass plaque illuminated by LEDs by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
College logo sandblasted glass plaque illuminated by LEDs by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
College logo sandblasted glass plaque illuminated by LEDs by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Founder recognition plaque in sandblasted glass by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Honoree recognition plaque on sandblasted glass by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Business office sandblasted sign on stand-off mounting with dimensional letter signage overlay by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted sliding glass door for an Embassy in Washington DC by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Glass film on sandblasted glass office partition by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass interior office window by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Building dedication plaques with printed images by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass institutional logo on glass office door by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.
Sandblasted glass panel mounted in residential interior door. All by Glass Graphics of Atlanta.