30/05/17

Decorating the surface of glass.

As the name implies, these methods do not violate the glass composition, interaction occurs only with the surface. Printing and painting on glass attributed to such technologies.

Painting is often used in the manufacture of stained glass, it is a labor-intensive technology, requiring highly skilled craftsmen. For painting on glass, special paints are used that are fired in a kiln to secure the picture.

Stained glass is the most popular method of decoration. However, the classical method is laborious and complex. First and foremost, the sketch is made, which later transferred to the template in full size, then the glass of different colors is cut into pieces, then glass parts are fixed in a brass or lead profile. This is an extremely expensive technology and therefore applies only at historical sites.

Today imitation of stained glass with print or film are very popular. The technology of stained glass film provides adhesion on glass film that looks like stained glass. This stained glass window looks almost like a real one.

There is a stained glass technology when master creates the picture manually. After sketching out the colors of the future drawing, the master draws the outlines which are then filled with colors. For their fastening stained glass is dried in a kiln.

Often imitation of stained glass is made by printing with the printer. This method has advantages, among which low cost, quick production and the choice of absolutely any design are the most important.

Today, the decorated glass is becoming increasingly popular. The development of technologies have ensured lower cost of decor, providing the opportunity to create a unique interior.