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USES
Personalized Barware
Personalized barware etched with your message and/or logo. Choose from a wide assortment of glassware. Or bring in your special bottle of wine or liquor to etch a special message or design.
Memorials & Fundraisers
Personalized bricks, stones and benches to honor a loved one or cherished pet, remember a special occasion or raise money for a non-profit organization.
Etching Photo Gallery
VIEW Etched Awards
VIEW Etched Glasses, Bottles & Gifts
VIEW Memorials, Brick Fundraisers & Decor
Global Recognition Inc. etches crystal, glass, acrylic and marble awards, clocks, paperweights, bar glassware, bottles, etc. that are often presented as an award or gift.
We also etch benches, stones, and fundraising bricks that are popular with schools, churches, and other non profit organizations. Watch the behind-the-scenes video.
What is Sand Etching?
Etching is a process where an abrasive material like sand is blown at the product using compressed air. The abrasive material carves the design through the mask material while all other surfaces of the product are protected.
The labor intensive part of the process is hand applying a mask to the entire item, then removing the mask and cleaning the item after the etching process. The end result is a frosted appearance.
If color fill is desired, this step would occur before the mask is removed. Optional color fill is also available in a variety of colors.
Interesting Tip. The type of sand varies, amount of pressure and time depends on the material and level of detail. For example, fine sand is used on glass to achieve fine details, whereas, coarser sand is used on bricks, stones and concrete benches due to the hardness of the material and deeper etching.
