The use of chemicals or abrasives to etch designs into glass is a technique applied for centuries. Glass + Mirror Craft offer a line of Expressive Etch patterns with a variety of looks and textures to suit any unique decorative need. GMC can also customize etching to a design or detailed company logo.
Expressive Etch Options
Etched glass panels can also be tempered and/or laminated for additional strength and safety. Expressive Etch products are available for 1/4″ or thicker glass with a maximum of 1/3 the thickness of the glass in:
- Clear float glass
- Low-Iron float glass
- Mirrors
- Satin and pattern glass

Broken Circle
This erratic and loose circular pattern offers a veil of etching that’s playful yet simple. Versatile enough for any environment.
Max Size: 72″ x 120″

Budding Branches
Bring in elements of nature with this overlaying budding branch pattern.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Crackle
This cellular pattern creates a pattern much like a loosely-woven net.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Digital Cloud
A pattern of random broken lines that form cloud-like effects. Can be expressed horizontally or vertically.
Max Size: 72″ x 120″

Digital Mosaic
A retro urban texture inspired by weathered mosaic tile.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Quiet Beckon
A repeating pattern of softly undulating lines, which can be used horizontally or vertically.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Rocky Horizon
An unpredictable layering of rocky mountain peaks that can be used horizontally or vertically.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Woven Linen
This woven fiber-like pattern has a natural undulating gesture and both vertical and horizontal linear qualities.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Ruin
This erratic, distressed pattern offers a veil of etching that’s truly unique.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Scratch
An energetic and abstract crosshatched pattern.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Stonewall
Reminiscent of a Scottish hillside, this stone wall patterning has a warm, country essence.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Under Construction
Overlapping rectangular configurations, constructed to create a graphic linear pattern with both vertical and horizontal qualities.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Architectural Elements
Dramatic abstract shapes suggesting architectural drawings.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Cross Hatch
Classic drawing technique, expressed in random horizontal and vertical lines, fading from dense to sparse.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Faded Fiber
This fiber-like pattern transitions from areas of dense to sparse overlapping etch, allowing for a play on light and privacy.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Tall Grass
Another pattern with varying density, playing on light and privacy with shapes taken from the natural randomness of tall grasses.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Ink Swirl
Add a punch of excitement with this playful, large-scale swirl, inspired by a haphazard ink splatter.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Etched Papyrus
Inspired by a decorative papyrus paper, this erratic overlapping pattern offers a chain-link veil of etching. Versatile enough for any environment.
Max Size: 51.5″ x 120″

Sisal
Inspired by the unwinding strands of natural fibers.
Max Size: 72″ x 120″

Mokume
The layered look of undulating lines reminiscent of wood grain.
Max Size: 72″ x 120″