Aug 26, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass, Illuminated Glass
Custom Glass Etching: “How’s It Made?” When people see custom glass etching from Krystal Glass Company for the first time, the first thing they usually say is “Wow, that’s awesome!” Then they wonder out loud, “How’s it made”? Below we’ll reveal some detail on the custom glass etching process used by 30-year Glass Artist Peter Edward and explain the typical process involved when commissioning a custom art glass creation. Peter Edward has made thousands of clients happy by sharing his gift for designing and creating beautiful custom glass etching for homes, business and yachts. The custom art glass pictured above is illuminated with LED lights and was created for the owners of a new Marlow yacht. LED illuminated custom glass etching is one of the most popular decorative glass types requested at Krystal Glass Company, a 35 year old art glass company in Pompano Beach, Florida. Every decorative glass and mirror project is a unique one-of-a-kind personal creation as unique as each client is. Question: What is your first step of the custom glass etching process when working with a client to create a unique piece of art glass? Peter Edward: My first priority is to gain a full understanding of their use for the art glass and what type they would like to have. I specialize in custom glass etching and offer several varieties of enhancements to that. What purpose will the art glass serve? What will it accomplish for them- functional or purely decorative? To ensure a beautiful result, we also ask a lot of questions about where the decorative glass or mirror will be located and how it will be displayed. We know how special each project and its investment...
Aug 13, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Custom Etched Mirrors, Etched Glass, Etched Glass Signs, Etched Showers, Illuminated Glass, Painted Glass
Custom Glass Etching Ideas For Homes, Business, & Yachts Need some help? Custom glass etching ideas come naturally to us, but maybe not to others who are just learning about the possibilities of art glass. If you are looking for some new custom glass etching ideas, check out 7 Great Ways To Decorate With Art Glass. Did you know that Krystal Glass Company has been providing custom glass etching ideas for 35 years? Whether you are a home or business owner, boat owner, or interior designer, glass artist Peter Edward can bring your custom glass etching ideas to fruition with or without LED illumination. You’ll find more custom glass etching ideas on our webpage dedicated to etched glass. Have you considered LED illumination for your custom glass etching? It makes a dramatic statement in any room. Here are a few examples: Share With...
Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass, Illuminated Glass
Thinking about upgrading your etched glass or carved glass project with LED lights? It’s a spectacular addition designed to impresses. Here are some of the most common technical specifications used by Krystal Glass Company for custom glass etching with LED lights. Many options are available depending on your taste and style. Technical Specifications For Custom Glass Etching With LED Lights Frames designed to hang on wall or bulkhead: 1/8″ welded steel is our most popular and lightweight. Primed and painted in flat black, white or any color. Other options include custom woods and built-ins. Black felt backing to inside. Sanded wood black backing to outside. Width of LED light strand is 3/8″. Glass: thickness is 1/4″. Crystal clear low-iron glass, tempered glass when necessary. Custom art design is etched and carved on back. Front side of glass is smooth and easy to clean. Lighting: multi-color LED light colors available are many combinations of red, green, blue, white, orange, yellow, cyan, purple. Slowly fade through all colors or set it on just one. Set the mood with the dimmer and several color changing options. Wireless battery-operated remote control. Power supply is 12 volts, 50 Watt, requiring a standard U.S. 110 outlet. Installation Options For Custom Glass Etching With LED Lights A: Through the wall. To wire LED lights through a wall, a 1/2″ hole is required for wires. Frame face is 1 1/4″ wide and 1 1/4″ depth off wall. B: Recessed Box. Controller and power supply can be mounted to rear of piece if using a recessed electrical box. Frame face for this configuration is 1 1/2″ wide and 2″ depth off wall. ...
Jul 9, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass, Events, Illuminated Glass
Krystal Glass Company is celebrating 35 years! To thank you and our other fans for helping us reach this milestone, we’re giving away this illuminated etched glass sculpture valued at $400, to one winner who helps us reach our 35th anniversary goals of: – 35 new reviews from clients – 350 new social media friends and followers – 350 new email subscribers and referrals Here’s how you can help us and enter the illuminated etched glass contest to win. Complete up to 7 entries by doing the tasks described on the contest webpage. Referrals can be added daily for an extra entry. One winner will be randomly chosen after the competition ends on August 31, 2015. The beautiful carved and illuminated etched art glass is 10 ½” x 12” and valued at $400. This gorgeous sailfish design is etched on 3/8” thick glass is set in an attractive black base with a power cord that uses a standard electrical outlet. Thank you for 35 years! Share With...
May 31, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass, Illuminated Glass
A stunning new three-panel art glass design of two elegant etched glass peacocks standing at a fountain is now on display at the Krystal Glass Company showroom in Pompano Beach, Florida. In our 35 years of creating custom fine art glass, this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever created by Peter Edward, glass artist and president. The highly detailed art is etched and carved in glass by hand with meticulous detail. Peter Edward is known for his intricate shading techniques in etched glass throughout elaborate designs like the feathers of the peacocks. The drops of water flowing from the fountain as it sprays upward give the piece movement and create a unified scene. The pieces are illuminated with bright white LED lights. Each panel is 26″ wide x 72″ high and is custom made and framed in lightweight low profile black metal. Peter Edward designed the trio to hang on a wall wherever a stunning visual statement is desired in a home, business or vessel. Each piece has its own French cleat on the back so installation is easy. He designed the art to flow best with a spacing of 1″ between panels for a total width of 80″. The backing of the pieces is black for dramatic contrast with the white LED illumination. The pieces can easily be converted into a free-standing screen as well. The trio is ready for a new home and can be delivered and installed in the South Florida area or safely crated, insured and shipped anywhere. All art glass created by Krystal Glass Company is custom and available in any size, shape and design for a wide...
May 19, 2015 | Blog, Carved Glass, Etched Glass
Miami clients Ana and her husband came to Krystal Glass Company with a great interior design idea of an etched glass waterfall for their new home’s entryway. They wanted a custom made glass panel carved and etched with designs and characters that have special meaning to them. Glass Artist Peter Edward created the custom carved and etched glass waterfall piece with a solid frosted glass background. The clients installed it and created this beautiful etched glass waterfall in their home’s entryway. Like all the etched glass created by Krystal Glass Company, this piece involved custom artwork that the clients supplied to us. They wanted something unique that no one else has and that is not available in stores. Review of the Etched Glass Waterfall Here’s the generous 5-Star Review they gave us for the custom etched glass waterfall on Facebook. Artist’s Note About Water and Etched Glass This etched glass waterfall is designed to have the water running over the smooth side so that water does not come in contact with the etched and carved glass surface. Etched glass can become stained if it comes in contact with water. Share With...
