TRANSLUCENT GLASS WINDOWS

In homes, smart glass front windows provide privacy as needed, while admitting natural daylight.Ī wide variety of translucent, but not transparent, glass is available for providing privacy without sacrificing natural light. This glass is used in some hospitals to help create privacy for patients when they wish. However, at the flick of a switch, the liquid crystals align to allow a clear view. 'Smart' glass has an embedded layer of liquid crystal molecules which obscure the glass but still let light pass. Smart glass: A handful of companies are making advanced privacy glass that can alternate between translucent and transparent.

TRANSLUCENT GLASS SERIES

Our Glass series brings unmatched translucency and light to the world of solid. They also may serve as a decorative element, such a half-wall in a bathroom. Frosted Glass belongs to the Glass series of STUDIO Collection Design Resin. They are sometimes used in homes for entryways or bathroom windows. Glass blocks are like thick, oversized glass tiles. Glass block: As the name suggests, glass block (AKA 'glass brick') is an architectural glass, often used in garages or other industrial applications. No lighting vs interior and exterior lights As you can see in the images above, the lighting has a great effect on the material. Paints and patterns are available to create imitation leaded glass. To showcase a translucent material (frosted glass, plastic, wax, etc.) the lighting becomes very important because only with the right lighting can you perceive the material qualities. It may be an artistic feature in a living room with direct sunlight that's refracted through the glass.

The small pieces and the nature of the glass make leaded glass hard to see through. The most famous and ornate examples are stained glass windows in cathedrals and important public buildings. Any of these soft metals can be formed into 'cames,' thin edges between pieces of glass. Leaded glass: A bit of a misnomer, leaded glass may be coppered, zinced or brassed glass. Canned sprays also are available for creating a temporary imitation frosted glass appearance. A wide variety of films can easily be stuck to windows for a patterned or uniform frosted appearance. Glass film: A cheaper, temporary DIY alternative is glass film. Many types of glass are available with a frosted finish for a premium price. Some glass companies offer frosted glass as an option for nearly any window or other application. For more decorative frosting patterns, glass is typically etched with acid. It is commonly used in everything from shower doors to stemware. Here is a brief breakdown of a few types of translucent glass.įrosted glass: Glass can be uniformly sandblasted to create a solid frosted look. Transparent glass is a clear glass, usually tempered, which allows minimalist look while anyone can see through it. Thankfully, there are as many options as there are reasons for glass that is translucent (lets in light) but not transparent (clear, see-through). From front entryways to shower doors, there are many reasons you might need glass that offers some privacy while still letting in plenty of light.

Translucent glass