This article will give you a good overview about different types of sheet glass available so that you could choose the most appropriate one for your award. This article does not cover any detail about the vast array of other glass type which is available such as molten glass, lead glass etc.
Green, Jade, White, Black, Red, Blue, Grey, Star fire…… Confused with the colors?? What’s more confusing is that green glass does not look like green and white is not pure white. This is one common question every one asks us when they are buying glass awards for the first time. So here are the details. Please note that all of the following information is what I have learned being in the award industry for 10 years. I make awards and not glasses so if you want information on glass for any other application other than awards and gifts than this may not be the right article for you. Green Glass or Jade Glass: This is the most common type of glass you can see all around you. It is called green or Jade glass because it has a tinge of green in the glass. Normally this tinge is only visible around the edges. if you have a large pane of glass and you cannot see the edges you normally will not be able to make out the difference between green glass and white glass. If you are working with an award supplier and you do not mention which type of glass than this is the standard glass which will be given. This glass usually comes in thickness starting from 2 mm to 19 mm. This glass is also available in 25mm thickness but it is not commonly available so for all practical purposes we do not consider that it exist. Many people give glass awards and crystal awards with laser engraving that is a big short cut which I do not like and the text does not come out clear on this. See the circle green glass award engraved. Do notice the green glass reflection around the edges and on the base.
Green Glass Award
White Glass/ Starfire Glass / Extra Clear Glass / Clear Glass Yes all mean the same glass. This glass has a very light blue tinge to it which one can see from the edges. If you see from a distance it gives a reflection of white itself. When we engrave on white glass the artwork gets a slightly white shimmering touch to it which looks absolutely brilliant. When it comes to glass awards white glass is our most preferred choice as it brings the artwork alive. If you have a very detailed artwork. We would highly recommend that you spend a little extra and choose white glass instead of green glass. Usually this glass is available in 5 mm to 19 mm thickness. I am not sure why it is called Starfire but this is the name for this glass in US. In India most people call it extra clear glass/ white glass.
White Glass Engraved Award
All Other Colors Colored Glass All other colors such as red, grey, black, blue are special color glasses which are available but not regularly. They are usually available in the thickness of 12 mm and not more. Following images will give a good idea about different types of colored glass and how they are used in awards. Red Glass
Red Color Glass Plaque
Blue Glass In this award both top and base are made from Blue color glass. The Globe used in the award is a crystal globe.
Blue Color Glass Award with Crystal Globe
Black Glass Award
Black Glass Golf Award
Hope this information is of help to you. I would like to hear from you if you have more questions or comments. If anything I have written here is not correct please feel free to inform me as learning is an ongoing process.
