By studying the pattern, the areas that need to be etched are peeled away from the glass and left exposed. The glass is placed into an automatic sandblasting machine that shoots abrasive material onto the glass panel at high pressure. Once the sandblasting process is finished the glass is removed from the machine and the glass is cleaned down. Unveiling The Art Amid the journalists present at the embargoed pre-revelation revelation on Tuesday morning – with the proviso that journalists might not be as representative of the population as they like to think – the initial reaction was positive. In more detail– A decorative design, a repeating pattern or even numbers and words are designed on computer software for each individual job. Once the bespoke layout has been created, the design is then sent from the computer to a mask cutting machine. The design is then carved into a temporary mask which is then laid over the whole area of theglass. The Sage name, though, is not disappearing completely with Sage One and Sage Two being retained as the names of the two concert halls.

This is a way of signalling that we want the next generation of people to have access to music and to encourage them to be part of it.” Gradient Sandblasting or Shaded Sandblasting as it is otherwise known is another service offered by Leadbitter Glass. Thistechnique gives our etched glass even more possibilities with the obscuring effect fading as it rises through the glass. In the run-up to her low key ‘unveiling’, she’d pointed out that the building contains 630 panes of glass, a stat whose significance soon became apparent. Etched glass is an ideal form of decorative glass for House Names & Numbers. One of the most popular requests that Leadbitter Glass receives is for etched numbers on or above front doors. If your home has a top light above the door, we can create a panel with your house number or house name.Try to find a design that suits your interior, then select the colour that best matches your colour scheme. If you are planning to paint your front door for example, either select a colour for the door and find a suitable design within that colour range, or select a design and match the colour to your door. The shape of my window is different to your designs Whilst some glass effect house signs do have similar sleek and simple designs, there are other options that incorporate some other details. For instance, our Chester house sign and Prestige Floral sign both have different, unique designs that may offer something you prefer! Are glass house signs fragile? Abigail Pogson, managing director of Sage Gateshead (as was) since 2015, explained the process and reasoning behind the renaming.

The protected areas are then carefully peeled away from the glass unveiling clear and unmarked sections. In this photo you can see the mask being removed from the glass after blasting. You can also see the ‘blasted’ areas that appear a light grey colour. These sections were the unprotected areas of the glass design and are now fully etched. Once the whole mask is removed, the clear and ‘blasted’ areas come together to create a beautiful piece of glass. Make Sure It Is Real Etched glass or sandblasted glass is the process of obscuring clear glass. When some areas are left clear, this creates a decorative design. The glass is obscured by blasting coarse grit against the panel at high speeds. We start off with original period stained glass images and designs, which we turn into digital graphics so that they can easily be resized to suit your window sizes. The shape of my window is different to your designsTry to find a design that suits your interior, then select the colour that best matches your colour scheme. If you are planning to paint your front door for example, either select a colour for the door and find a suitable design within that colour range, or select a design and match the colour to your door. How are your stained glass designs created? This photo shows the effect that gradient sandblasting has on a glass panel. Look at the bottom of the glass and notice that it’s fully sandblasted. As your eyes travel up the glass, the glass gradually becomes almost clear. This greattechnique is impossible to create with a manual system but our studio has an automatic machine especially for creating gradient sandblasted glass. The partnership is ongoing so all that’s happened is we’ve changed our name and the relationship with Sage. Just enter your house number in the text box and it will show in the preview. Select a font of your choice and play around with the size (in centimetres)until you are satisfied with your design.