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tapion440
05-02-2005, 07:53 PM
I got hit by some inspiration while at the China Buffet yesterday when I saw that their glass dividers had images in them that looked frosty. Not like the "Christmas window snow in a can" stuff, but kind-of a frosty translucent/opaque color.

Is there a simple way to get this effect? Or does anyone understand what I'm talking about..
MrSlacker
05-02-2005, 08:04 PM
may be etching?
Mach
05-02-2005, 09:29 PM
Something like a frosted window film might work

Tap Plastics (http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=324&PHPSESSID=200505021825521690267936)

http://www.on-sitesystems.com/designs/film.htm

http://stores.ebay.com/Faux-Stained-Glass-Window-Film
Guttenaffe
05-03-2005, 01:08 AM
Mr S is right, those are etched.
tapion440
05-03-2005, 12:08 PM
Etching was my first idea. But I have serious doubt that those were etched. Feeling over the pane, I could feel that the frosted part felt like it was laid on top of the window(instead of engraved in). Plus the images were very solid, and I although I really don't know much about etching, I don't think those images were possible by etching.

Mach, I don't think I've ever seen that stuff before, which is reason enough for me to try it:) Have you personally had any experience with the stuff?

Edit: Nevermind guys, I just learned about laser etching and am trying to find a place where I can get it done. It's new to me and it might be new to some others, so here's a link that shows what it can do:

Case Windows (http://www.directron.com/laserwin.html)
Malatory
05-04-2005, 09:06 AM
Also if you want to, There is a paint that gives a fosted Look. Typically in the stain glass section in the hobbie stores (Hobby Lobby).
Guttenaffe
05-07-2005, 11:13 PM
I'll add to my previous post.

Those windows are acid etched. You can buy that acid paste stuff anywhere heck they have it in Wal*Mart.

Not sure what it will do to acrylic or Plexiglas.
Malatory
05-09-2005, 12:10 PM
I'll add to my previous post.

Those windows are acid etched. You can buy that acid paste stuff anywhere heck they have it in Wal*Mart.

Not sure what it will do to acrylic or Plexiglas.

Eat right though it. There are version for Plexiglass and Acrylic as well.

Dremel guid for etching (http://www.gideontech.com/content/articles/208/1)
Tech-Daddy
05-12-2005, 12:44 AM
Here is your answer....
Custom Laser Etching service... (http://www.thepcmodshop.com/CustomEtch.htm#)

HTH!