Some Practical Uses Of Decorative Glass Print Designs

Modern architectural designs oftentimes incorporate glass panels both for functional and aesthetic purposes

. Some of the decorative glasses are translucent and used as window panes. A few of them are printed glasses that are reminiscent of stained glass windows. Although creating stained glass windows is still a living art form, it is a time-consuming and laborious process. Stained glass art is also very limited in terms of realism. The alternative to this is printed glass, which can easily be customized.

Decorative printed glass can be bought on made-to-order basis with highly customized designed based on the specifications of the clients. The range of options is virtually limited only by the imagination. From self-portraits to nature sceneries, from themed motifs to collage of pictures, printed glass designs are very easy to customize. It does not require great artistic skills or advanced craftsmanship but it does require special software and hardware.

Printed glass decorations can be customized with the aid of photo-editing software. A client can submit photos to be edited or simply specify the combination of photos and other graphics to be included in the design. Many specialized glass supply companies offer printed glass options for large-scale architectural projects as well as small-scale home improvement projects.

Just like the art of stained glass making, printed glass decorations are most commonly used for windows. Some are used to imitate the classic stained glass window designs of churches. In most cases, printed glass is the more affordable option compared to the traditional stained glass. However, it is more than just a simple decal that can be temporarily attached to a glass surface. Printed glass designs are printed permanently on a glass surface.

Special chemical emulsions are applied on the surface of the glass and oftentimes involved baking in order to permanently attach the design onto the glass. This process is mainly used by large-scale glass companies. On the other hand, there are some 'do-it-yourself' methods of transferring images onto a glass surface such as photo negative development method. These other methods, however, are not as durable as their industrial counterparts.

Aside from decorative purposes, printed glass designs are also ideal for advertisement purposes. Customized printed window designs can be incorporated in shops, stores and restaurants as signage and advertisement. The design can be made more lively, attractive and realistic in this manner. The design can be partly transparent or translucent. By filtering light, the printed glass design can also provide some level of protection against ultraviolet rays from the sun while optimizing the illumination inside a commercial establishment.

Printed glass designs are arguably not only decorative in purpose but also functional. They can be integrated in architectural and interior designs. They can also be used for business purposes such as in the case of window signage of stores or shops. These printed glass designs can also be used in the traditional sense, namely, imitating classic stained glass windows. For example, these designs can be used in church buildings as affordable alternatives to stained glass windows.

by: Johnathon F Black

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