Glass Processing

Glass that has the edge cut off at an angle. Grinding off of the edge of flat glass makes the bevel, and there are several bevel sizes and edge shapes available. Polished and shaped edges are used for glass furniture as well as mirrors, tabletops, and shelves.

When compressed air forces an abrasive material (resembling sand) through a nozzle on to the surface of the glass. This process removes the surface of the glass, which gives the sandblasted area a frosted look. The effect is to increase obscurity and diffusion, but can make the glass fragile and hard to clean.