Glass Engraving Technique

Engraving technique is known as the most ancient graving technique. Glass engraving technique is the most admired form of engraving which generates very sharp and fine images. It involves decorating glass by engraving some beautiful design or image of an object on its surface with the help of a sharp tool. This decorative form of glass work is extremely popular and the items created out of glass engraving are regarded as a great gift item too. Often it is confused with glass art which is completely different and involves moulding and blowing glass.

Glass engraving involves a variety of techniques amongst which intaglio work is famous. Intaglio work involves cutting images and inscriptions on the glass surface with the help of abrasion. Basic tools for doing glass engraving are sharp wheels and drills with small lathes. Stipple and drypoint are another types of engraving in which the glass surface is rubbed off by using small diamond tipped projections. Considered as the most dying art form, it is certainly the most appreciated form of art which produces bold and dynamic images.