Since
the ancient ages, glassware has been used for drinking, eating, and other
general purposes. The latest glass decoration methods have taken the modern
glassware to the next level. These techniques have evolved over time according
to the latest advancements. Glass was first created by humans by a mere chance
in the form of beads and was considered as a luxury. Just like there are many
ways to fabricate a glass, also, there are many ways to decorate it. Glass
could be cut, molded, or shaped into various designs and can get decorated
beautifully in many ways. You can even melt the glass and recycle it back
without harming the environment. It has thousands of applications like in
tableware, windows, phone screens, and packaging. After the manufacturing and
coating of ordinary glass, it is ready to get decorated. The four most famous
techniques for decorating glass are:
Printed Decals
Decals
are renowned for their easy application. The procedure is as elementary as
sticking the creation on the glass and pressing it. Mainly, decals are inserted
manually but modern technology like the heat transfer labeling machines
automatically completes the process. It also makes sure that the decals are
stable and adhered to appropriately.
Pad Printing Glassware
The Pad
printing method grants you to select up to 6 colors to print with. There are
many logos and designs in which only a few colors can be transferred. It is the
most affordable process as compare to others. Even in the most irregular shapes
of glass, pad printing can be done. With the pad printing machines, you have to
buy the ink cup, pad, and an etched plate to begin printing.
Screen-Printing Glassware
Ten
colors can be printed with the screen-printing glassware technology. The
screen-printing method requires items like inks, squeegees, multiple screens,
also an emulsion stencil. Pad printing and Screen-printing can be
differentiated as pad printing is perfect for detailed designs on smaller
items. At the same time, the screen-printing is ideal for larger designs
without any intricate details. It creates seam and attains a 360-degree print.