Glass Etching

Picture Gallery	Glass Etching / Sand Carving Service
	We have been providing a custom sand carving service since 1992 and have shipped finished glassware and crystal around the world. We have many references available that will attest to our quality and service with custom sand carving orders. We are also upgrading our sand carving equipment during 2005 that will allow us to expand the types of products offered and also increase our production levels. If you are looking for a high end custom product that will impress any recipient, take the time to check out our picture gallery of finished sand carved products.

	What is Sand Carving?
	Sand carving has become a very effective method for marking or personalizing a variety of different surfaces such as glass, marble, acrylic, ceramic, and many others. It is accomplished by using a sandblaster and a photo resist stencil. After the photo resist stencil has been processed and adhered onto the surface to be etched, a stream of "sand" (actually aluminum oxide or silicon carbide) etches the "open" areas of the stencil, whereas the rest of the stencil protects the surface from abrasion. Once the sand carving has been completed, the stencil is removed leaving a beautifully etched image on the surface.