There is no limit to perfection. Now, just glasses, even those made of high-quality glass and a beautiful shape, do not attract the attention of most people. I want something new and unusual. Well, glasses with an inscription are what you need.
Engraving on glasses makes it possible to give a festive look and capture the solemn moments of a particular event.
History of engraving
According to some sources, this unusual design of objects is more than three thousand years old. It all started with drawings and inscriptions on stones. Over time, metal, mainly copper, began to be used as a base.
The engraving technique allows you to put an inscription, a drawing, or draw a small miniature on the glass of a wine glass.
Inscriptions made metal objects unique and beautiful, and in some cases served as protection against evil forces. Over time, drawings also appeared on glass surfaces.
Decoration on glass can be made as a gift for a wedding or anniversary celebration.
Previously, creating an engraving required a lot of time and effort. Today this process is quite accessible and fast. Images are made on glass of different thicknesses and shapes. And the range of designs and inscriptions offered is simply amazing.
At modern weddings, breaking glasses is no longer relevant. Usually newlyweds keep wine glasses as souvenirs.
Modern engraved items are a great way to make an exclusive, memorable gift (for example, personalized glasses for a wedding), create a “personal” set of tableware for a cafe or restaurant, or simply treat yourself to an interesting item with a family coat of arms.
Glass engraving allows you to apply a festive design or inscription that will last for a long time.
Thick-walled glasses with engravings reminiscent of frosty patterns look especially impressive. They are often used as candlesticks.
This accessory will make any home cozy.
For corporate events and more
Engraving of glasses can be successfully used not only at weddings, but also at other festive events for various purposes. If necessary, our engravers are capable of applying images not only to glass, but also to other materials (wood, metals, etc.). For a company-wide holiday or for congratulating men on February 23 (very important - you should not emphasize their service in the Armed Forces or its absence - in reality this is a general men's holiday), massive glasses for beer, on which congratulatory inscriptions and corresponding symbols with company logos are applied, are well suited. On the contrary, for women on March 8 and for their birthday, it is better to order a laser engraving of a glass with elegant writings or drawings with sentimental content.
In addition, we can write on glasses in several languages. This will be useful if you want to give a gift to a foreign guest. If necessary, the text can be supplemented with an original image so that this souvenir leaves the best memory of Russia, the days of your stay in our country, and Russian culture.
In addition, an elegantly engraved glass of expensive wine will look great in the hands of a successful businessman at a buffet or banquet. If he is the head of an enterprise, he will be pleased to read congratulations from his colleagues or business partners. In addition to crystal glasses, you can give engraved items made of precious metals - gold or silver. They can also display text or graphic information. If desired, such gifts can fit into any home or office interior.
Varieties
Previously, such design was done only manually using a very “modest” set of tools. It is worth noting that images were not always works of art.
To engrave wedding glasses, an ornament or an inscription is selected that makes the wedding wine glass a real work of art.
Today the situation has changed radically. Thanks to modern technology, there are several ways to decorate glass objects. And the images obtained in this way are truly beautiful and unique.
Laser engraving is used to engrave thin glass wine glasses.
Manual processing
For such engraving, diamond burs are used, with the help of which the design is applied to the glass surface. Before starting work, the master creates a life-size sketch of the future image. After this, the sketch is applied to the surface and exactly according to it the drawing is transferred to the glass.
If the glasses for a special event are chosen to be massive and made of thicker material, you can use mechanical and manual methods of applying the ornament.
Simply put, a diamond bur “scratches” the surface, but such “damage” is caused in a certain order. The resulting “image” cannot be erased or washed away, so the work requires painstaking attitude and attention.
The finished drawing is made to great depth.
When doing work manually, it will not be possible to repeat the drawing or inscription exactly. Each glass is unique in its own way. And the turnaround time for work is usually longer than with other processing methods.
Any objects themselves can be boring, but different decor transforms things, giving them originality and uniqueness.
Mechanical
This processing method is considered to be a “relative” of hand engraving or its worthy replacement. To complete the work, micro-mills, engravers, and a diamond scraper are required.
During the drawing process, the tool comes into direct contact with the glass surface.
Laser
This is the “safest” technology for glass. Even glasses made of thin glass are decorated with engraving using a laser method of applying images. The picture is created within 20 minutes.
This is the undisputed leader in speed among all other methods.
Thanks to the use of special equipment, it is possible to apply an inscription, make it circular, decorate the glass with an inscription along the edge, apply a photograph to the central part of the glass, and even make 2D and 3D images that are popular today.
Humanity became acquainted with engraving, as well as its varieties, more than 3000 BC.
A special matrix is used to apply photographs. Thanks to technological tricks, image clarity is maximum. This means that the heroes of the occasion will definitely recognize their reflection on the personalized glasses, no need to guess!
Sparkling champagne in decorated glasses with inscriptions perfectly decorates the celebration.
The engraving coating has a different color and texture, depending on the materials used: from a white, smooth surface to gray with roughness.
The time for engraved wine glasses is usually considered to be a special event, a wedding.
The advantages of the laser method are the speed of work, the ability to create absolutely identical images and an affordable price.
You can purchase ready-made products made to resemble clichés, or you can order them from craftsmen and give the newlyweds an original, expensive and very memorable gift.
How to decorate glasses for a wedding with lace?
The easiest way to decorate glasses is to carefully cover them with lace.
The style of the glass will depend on what lace you choose. White lace or lace with silver lurex thread looks elegant and solemn.
Turquoise lace is ideal for a Tiffany style wedding.
If you are planning a wedding in the Shabby Chic or Bohemian style, then colored lace would be quite appropriate: scarlet, purple, blue lace or lace with gold lurex.
Well, for a wedding in the Rustic style, it is better to choose embossed lace in beige or cream colors.
You can glue lace using:
- glue gun;
- PVA glue;
- silicone glue;
- instant glue for ceramics and crystal;
- super glue (highly resistant instant glue.
Lace can be glued around the glass, stepping back a centimeter from the edge.
You just need to remember that instant adhesives contain substances that are unsafe for prolonged inhalation. Therefore, it is better to work in a ventilated area.
A lace “skirt” looks beautiful when placed on the leg of a tall wine glass. The combination of a lace “belt” on the glass itself and a lush, gathered lace frill on the base will also be very impressive.
Lace is usually trimmed with beads or pearls. The stem of the wine glass can also be decorated with lace or satin braid.
For a richer design, you can combine lace with rhinestones.
DIY engraving
If desired, you can make an exclusive souvenir with your own hands, without contacting a specialist. For this you will need:
- Hand engraver;
- Glasses;
- Paper;
- Pencil;
- Scotch.
Personalized glasses will definitely find their place in the house and will decorate any feast.
For additional decoration, prepare crystals, beads, rhinestones.
Often, in addition to mechanical engraving, wedding glasses are decorated with rhinestones, which are fixed after the main work is completed.
Important! Follow safety regulations. Be sure to wear a mask and safety glasses while working.
First, we draw the outline of the future image on the glass. To do this, attach the design to the inside of the wine glass with tape. If you don't have the artistic ability to draw something, you can find a drawing online and print it out.
The recipient will definitely appreciate the depth of generosity and care of the person who gave the gift.
Using an engraving device, we trace the lines of the design along the contour, without missing the slightest detail. Professionals advise starting from the inside of the drawing and gradually moving towards the edge. By removing the drawing, we get a clear “imprint” on the surface.
Some models of dishes have double walls, and the laser will help not only to make an inscription, but also to apply images in depth.
A little trick: professionals usually cover their desk with a dark cloth. This makes the engraving lines more visible. If you know how to draw, then you can simply apply the image to the surface of the glass with a marker. And after the marker lines are outlined with a drill, thoroughly wipe the surface with alcohol so that no traces of the marker remain.
Using equipment, including special computer programs, you can apply an image of any complexity, even including the smallest details.
At the next stage, remove the paper from the glass and paint over the outline where necessary. The side edge of the nozzle is used for this work. At the end of the work, the drawing is framed.
To ensure that the products are in harmony with the entire focus of the holiday, other elements are often decorated with engraving, for example, glasses of witnesses and guests.
The stem of the glass and the contour lines are decorated with rhinestones and crystals if desired.
Additionally, formal accessories are decorated with rhinestones at the end of the process.
Using engraving on glasses, a familiar everyday accessory can be turned into a work of art. Personalized glasses are an ideal gift for newlyweds on their wedding day, a beer mug with an image of the emblem and the name of your favorite team is a gift for your loved one, and in a family cafe or restaurant, glasses and wine glasses with the family coat of arms and luxurious monograms will not go unnoticed.
A modern method of glass processing can bring a festive mood to drab everyday life.
How to choose the right option?
When ordering decorations for wedding glasses, young people sometimes “get their eyes wide open” from the abundance of luxurious and stylish options
To make the right choice, you should take into account a number of basic recommendations
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The design of the wine glasses should be optimally integrated into the overall theme of the wedding celebration. If you are holding an event in a rustic style, then the wine glasses can be draped with burlap
If the design is carried out in the traditions of vintage and shabby chic style, then you should give preference to lace, ribbons or cameo. It is very important that the color scheme of the glasses is in harmony with the main shades that prevail in the decor of the room where the celebration is being held. Shade palettes must match; the use of contrasting shades is strictly prohibited
For example, the orange decor of the wine glasses is unlikely to fit into a silver or lilac wedding, and gold in the dishes will look out of place with a silver shade of the room.
Let's talk a little about glasses. Their shape should be quite beautiful and comfortable, since the young spouses will have to hold them in their hands for quite a long time.
Traditionally, wine glasses with an elongated thin stem are used, although you can choose some other options. For example, paired wine glasses on one common stem are quite popular - they, in fact, represent a rather attractive stand with a pair of recesses into which glasses are inserted. If desired, you can give preference to hexagon-shaped glasses, concave glasses and other original products.
