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Glass Art with Artchi

Glass art is a branch of art that utilises glass to create decorative items such as glass vases, jewellery, stained windows, etc. Glass is versatile, which means it can be shaped and used in different ways to create functional and stylish artworks. 

The oldest examples of glass art are stained glass mostly seen in Gothic architecture cathedrals and churches. Today, glass art has become global and can be seen in various shapes. Many civilizations across the world have created glass art throughout history, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, and many more nations in Europe and Asia.

Glass Art Techniques 

There are three main glass art techniques: hot, warm, and cold.

Hot Glass Technique

This technique includes heating resin at 2000 degrees or higher and melting it to shape. The molten glass creates sculptures through glass blowing and casting. The glass-blowing process means collecting molten glass from a furnace to the end of a blowpipe to create glass bubbles. Casting means placing molten glass into a mould to solidify it. 

Warm Glass Technique

The warm glass technique means heating the glass in an oven to 1200-1600 degrees. This technique is called kiln-formed glass; artists can use a kiln instead of a furnace. The methods are slumping and fusing. Slumping uses heating glass to give it the shape of the surface. Fusing includes heating two or more glass pieces and sticking them. 

Cold Glass Technique

Cold glass technique entails glass art techniques that don’t require heating. Cold glass methods are polishing, etching, cutting, engraving, grinding, and sandblasting.

The etching method means applying acid on the glass surface to change its appearance and texture.  Sandblasting means pouring sand over the glass surface at high speed to mask the transparency and cover visibility through the glass without blocking light transmission.

Glass Blowing Technique

In the glass-blowing technique, the artist blows through a metal blowpipe and creates a bubble to shape it into stylish designs.

Flame-worked Glass Technique

Flameworking, also called lampworking, involves using a torch or lamp to melt and shape the glass. 

Cast Glass Technique

Cast glass or glass casting technique creates decoration objects by piping molten glass into a mould and letting it solidify to reach the desired design. 

Stained Glass Art Technique

This technique was mainly used to make use of the stunning effect of light in the church. Nowadays it is a popular feature for any window exterior. Stained glass art rose to popularity in the Gothic era.

Broken Glass Art Technique

Broken glass art technique includes using broken glass pieces to create an artistic effect. Mosaics are done with this technique. 

Is acrylic glass art?

Glass is a fragile, heavy, and transparent object used in many places. Glass is delicate, but on the other hand, it is resistant to scratches and is easy to clean. Acrylic, on the other hand,  is a shatter-resistant and flexible plastic. It is more robust and transparent when compared to glass. It is also costlier. 

While acrylic looks exactly like glass, it is a resistant and lightweight alternative to it. It’s mainly used for aeroplane windshields, periscopes, safety glasses, and aquariums. It’s also used in art as acrylic glass prints. Acrylic glass prints are suitable for bold-colored images as it increases hues. It’s also preferred for achieving a 3D look with sleek edges.

What do I need to do for glass art?

Glass is made of a unique sand called silica sand. When sand is melted in a scorching furnace, it becomes hot, molten clear glass. Mix silica sand, soda ash, and limestone; put this mix in the oven, and bake it at 2.000 degrees Fahrenheit to acquire the material in honey consistency. 

Glass art is created using extremely high temperatures, and using the right tools is essential in eliminating risks. Here are some tools you may need for creating glass art:

Giant tweezers

Steel/Diamond shears

A wet piece of newspaper

Cherry wood paddles

Stainless steel blowpipe

Frit (crushed up glass)

Giant tweezers are for shaping, forming, and pulling the glass. Steel shears are to cut through, and diamond shears are to cut glass in a diamond shape. The wet piece of newspaper or paper is needed for holding and forming the glass on hand. Cherry wood paddles are used to shape high-degree glass as they don’t stick. 

Glass colours are called frit, mainly crushed-up clear glass, including different metals which make other colours. Frits are attached to clear glass and melted into the surface. Another tool for glass art is stainless steel blowpipe used for blowing and inflating the glass. After designing, the ornament needs to be placed in the cooling oven to solidify the decoration.

Why is Glass used in artworks?

Archeological findings dating back to 3,500 BC show that glassmaking is an ancient art form. As glass can be used in various ways to create stylish artwork, in ancient times, people used glass to adorn cathedral and church windows and to decorate. 

Glass has long been a raw material used to construct many objects. We see objects made of glass in almost every area of ​​life. It has been used in both construction and art for a long time. The Louvre Museum, one of the prominent museums in the world, consists of a dome made entirely of glass. 

Glass is a frequently preferred art material because it is transparent and durable. A glass art type, stained glass, uses the visual illusion of the colours and shapes revealed by the reflections. In conclusion, artists use glass to make use of this illusion and create a visual feast.

Glass Art For Sale

Artchi offers unique, handmade glass art with Pure French Limoges Porcelain Clay. Artchi aims to meet art lovers with high-quality and stylish glass art decorations at affordable prices. Glass art decorative object prices are around £40.00 with different colour options. 

Much like other products in Artchi’s catalogue, the glass art for sale is custom-made, and production and delivery times may differ. Artchi brings unique pieces from up-and-coming artists to your home with its affordable prices. You will find everything you need to decorate your walls, ranging from paintings to metal wall art.

Neon art is similar to glass art in the way that it requires craftsmanship for its creation. You can easily find pieces that speak to you in our catalogue, created by talented artists and sculptors, designed to elevate your home and satisfy your craving for art.