Published: February 28, 2022
There are so many types of glass and words that describe them. Not sure what they all mean? We're going to break it down with our visual glossary of glass terms.
Glossary of Glass Terms
Architectural Glass
Produced in large sheets and characterized by consistent color (often clear) and texture, architectural glass is ideal for large installations.
Art Glass
Created by hand ladling and mixing molten glass, each piece is unique and may vary considerably throughout a sheet, and from one sheet to the next.
Aventurine
Metallic looking chips of mica create a sparkling, "glittery" looking glass.
Cathedral/Transparent
The terms cathedral and transparent are used interchangeably. Available in a wide variety of colors and textures, it is glass that you can see through and allows complete light transmission.
Double Rolled
A smooth glass with very little texture, double rolled glass is created by using a double set of rollers during production.
Fracture-Streamers
Paper-thin shards and curving glass threads on clear or white background.
Chopstix
Made of random pieces of straight stringers that are scattered over a clear background creating a bold, graphical glass.
Glue Chip
A cathedral glass with a surface pattern created by glue that is applied to the surface during the manufacturing process, it is often described as "Jack Frost" or "Fern Glass" and used extensively as a background glass.
Mardi Gras
Festive glass that combines frit (rock-salt sized glass granules) and streamers (threads of glass) on a clear background.
Mottled
Translucent glass with opaque spots of color, mottled glass can contain one or more colors per sheet, and is well suited to organic imagery.
Opal/Opalescent
The terms opal and opalescent are used interchangeably, and are used to describe glass that can range from completely opaque (glass you cannot see through) to semi-opaque. Opalescent glass may be a single color, or contain multiple colors.
Rolled Edges
Also referred to as "ends", rolled edges are the irregular, slightly thicker edges of a sheet of art glass.
Semi-Antique/Antique and Restoration
These terms are used to describe glass presenting characteristics of old glass, especially mouth-blown glass sheets. Glass features slight textures, ranging from seeds (tiny air bubbles), to linear striations.
Stipple
Stipple glass captures the waxy, ice-like look of the authentic Tiffany style. It uses crystalline to disperse light, allowing color to come through the glass unaltered by the opal.
Streaky
Contains two or more colors that are swirled together, creating streaks of color, streaky glass can range from transparent to opaque.
Wispy
A clear or cathedral glass containing wisps of white glass like thin cloud trails.
Translucent
Often referred to as "milky", translucent glass allows some light transmission, and is a popular selection for lamps and windows when some privacy is desired.
Note: Translucency refers to the degree of light transmission, as affected by the proportion of opal, white or color, in the glass. Actual light transmission is also related to the color intensity and texture of the glass.
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There are so many types of glass and words that describe them. Not sure what they all mean? We're going to break it down with our visual glossary of glass terms.
Glossary of Glass Terms
Architectural Glass
Produced in large sheets and characterized by consistent color (often clear) and texture, architectural glass is ideal for large installations.
Art Glass
Created by hand ladling and mixing molten glass, each piece is unique and may vary considerably throughout a sheet, and from one sheet to the next.
Aventurine
Metallic looking chips of mica create a sparkling, "glittery" looking glass.
Cathedral/Transparent
The terms cathedral and transparent are used interchangeably. Available in a wide variety of colors and textures, it is glass that you can see through and allows complete light transmission.
Double Rolled
A smooth glass with very little texture, double rolled glass is created by using a double set of rollers during production.
Fracture-Streamers
Paper-thin shards and curving glass threads on clear or white background.
Chopstix
Made of random pieces of straight stringers that are scattered over a clear background creating a bold, graphical glass.
Glue Chip
A cathedral glass with a surface pattern created by glue that is applied to the surface during the manufacturing process, it is often described as "Jack Frost" or "Fern Glass" and used extensively as a background glass.
Mardi Gras
Festive glass that combines frit (rock-salt sized glass granules) and streamers (threads of glass) on a clear background.
Mottled
Translucent glass with opaque spots of color, mottled glass can contain one or more colors per sheet, and is well suited to organic imagery.
Opal/Opalescent
The terms opal and opalescent are used interchangeably, and are used to describe glass that can range from completely opaque (glass you cannot see through) to semi-opaque. Opalescent glass may be a single color, or contain multiple colors.
Rolled Edges
Also referred to as "ends", rolled edges are the irregular, slightly thicker edges of a sheet of art glass.
Semi-Antique/Antique and Restoration
These terms are used to describe glass presenting characteristics of old glass, especially mouth-blown glass sheets. Glass features slight textures, ranging from seeds (tiny air bubbles), to linear striations.
Stipple
Stipple glass captures the waxy, ice-like look of the authentic Tiffany style. It uses crystalline to disperse light, allowing color to come through the glass unaltered by the opal.
Streaky
Contains two or more colors that are swirled together, creating streaks of color, streaky glass can range from transparent to opaque.
Wispy
A clear or cathedral glass containing wisps of white glass like thin cloud trails.
Translucent
Often referred to as "milky", translucent glass allows some light transmission, and is a popular selection for lamps and windows when some privacy is desired.
Note: Translucency refers to the degree of light transmission, as affected by the proportion of opal, white or color, in the glass. Actual light transmission is also related to the color intensity and texture of the glass.
#ArtGlass #ArchitecturalGlass #Aventurine #Cathedral #Chopstix #Transparent #DoubleRolled #FractureSteamer #GlueChip #MardiGras #Mottled #Opal #Opalescent #RolledEdges #SemiAntique #Antique #Restoration #Stipple #Streaky #Wispy #Translucent
Have you ever wondered what happens after you place your order? Here is a look behind the scenes. #LifeCycleOfAnOrder #DelphiGlassOrders #BTS #OrderProcess
We believe that Delphi Art Glass classes can lead to a lifetime hobby and thousands of hours of enjoyable creativity.
Guests enjoy a fun art glass class with other students while learning new tricks and techniques. Our experienced and enthusiastic artists guide students step-by-step to create their own works of art.
Delphi Art Glass classes are a fun and creative hands-on group experience. Students share ideas and learn skills and techniques in an enjoyable, creative community environment under the guidance of experienced art glass instructors.
We believe in helping people be creative and making the glass arts enjoyable and rewarding.
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We believe that Delphi Art Glass classes can lead to a lifetime hobby and thousands of hours of enjoyable creativity.
Guests enjoy a fun art glass class with other students while learning new tricks and techniques. Our experienced and enthusiastic artists guide students step-by-step to create their own works of art.
Delphi Art Glass classes are a fun and creative hands-on group experience. Students share ideas and learn skills and techniques in an enjoyable, creative community environment under the guidance of experienced art glass instructors.
We believe in helping people be creative and making the glass arts enjoyable and rewarding.
Invite your friends, sip your favorite beverage and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic artists. It's a colorful, casual party atmosphere where you'll leave your cares behind and go home with a one-of-a-kind project created by you.
Visit Delphi Glass:
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Delphi Glass was founded on the belief that making art glass projects should be enjoyable and rewarding for everyone, from budding craftspeople to professional artists. We believe in helping people be creative and making the glass arts enjoyable and rewarding. Delphi fulfills its commitment to the arts by assisting creative projects of individuals and supporting the development of educational programs in schools and communities.
Throughout the year Delphi hosts some of the biggest events in the art glass community.
Learn about our annual Art Glass Festival and juried contest at https://www.delphiglass.com/gallery/agf_info
See all our Upcoming Classes & Events here: https://www.delphiglass.com/page/workshops_main
Visit Delphi Glass:
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Delphi Glass was founded on the belief that making art glass projects should be enjoyable and rewarding for everyone, from budding craftspeople to professional artists. We believe in helping people be creative and making the glass arts enjoyable and rewarding. Delphi fulfills its commitment to the arts by assisting creative projects of individuals and supporting the development of educational programs in schools and communities.
Throughout the year Delphi hosts some of the biggest events in the art glass community.
Learn about our annual Art Glass Festival and juried contest at https://www.delphiglass.com/gallery/agf_info
See all our Upcoming Classes & Events here: https://www.delphiglass.com/page/workshops_main
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
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Delphi Glass was founded on the belief that making art glass projects should be enjoyable and rewarding for everyone, from budding craftspeople to professional artists. We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge about the crafts our customers enjoy. We also understand the need to find the right tools to complete your beautiful projects. Our aim is to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
Our online tools do just that.
Delphi Glass has over 2,000 styles of glass, so don’t let finding the perfect piece discourage you. Allow our glass finder to help find just the right glass for your project.
Our Glass Finder can be found by typing http://www.delphiglass.com/GlassFinder or scrolling to the bottom of our website at http://www.delphiglass.com/ and clicking on Glass Finder.
When to Use Our Glass Finder
Is your go-to green out of stock? The glass finder can help you select something similar.
Are you trying to find something gorgeous to coordinate with a stunning sheet you've already got? Narrow the search by color, by brand, by transparency and more to see the top picks.
We've all been there - you have the perfect pattern and a vision of what your next project will look like. Now all you need is to find THE glass to match that vision.
Let our Glass Finder be your personal shopping assistant - by selecting just a few criteria, you can refine the glass selection to match your vision fast - and see all the options on one screen to make finding that perfect piece easier. Here are a few examples of the searches you can perform using our glass finder.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/DelphiGlass
Delphi Glass was founded on the belief that making art glass projects should be enjoyable and rewarding for everyone, from budding craftspeople to professional artists. We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge about the crafts our customers enjoy. We also understand the need to find the right tools to complete your beautiful projects. Our aim is to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
Our online tools do just that.
Delphi Glass has over 2,000 styles of glass, so don’t let finding the perfect piece discourage you. Allow our glass finder to help find just the right glass for your project.
Our Glass Finder can be found by typing http://www.delphiglass.com/GlassFinder or scrolling to the bottom of our website at http://www.delphiglass.com/ and clicking on Glass Finder.
When to Use Our Glass Finder
Is your go-to green out of stock? The glass finder can help you select something similar.
Are you trying to find something gorgeous to coordinate with a stunning sheet you've already got? Narrow the search by color, by brand, by transparency and more to see the top picks.
We've all been there - you have the perfect pattern and a vision of what your next project will look like. Now all you need is to find THE glass to match that vision.
Let our Glass Finder be your personal shopping assistant - by selecting just a few criteria, you can refine the glass selection to match your vision fast - and see all the options on one screen to make finding that perfect piece easier. Here are a few examples of the searches you can perform using our glass finder.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/DelphiGlass
Delphi Glass offers a large selection of Youghiogheny Glass online and at our store in Lansing, MI.
Youghiogheny Stained Glass is recommended by glass artists for its beautiful, unique color pallet. Perfect for glass restoration and reproduction work, Youghiogheny's mottled glass is nearly identical to what was used during Louis Tiffany's time.
Stipple art glass from Youghiogheny Glass is a premium, hand-made glass that disperses light in a unique way producing crisper, more vibrant colors.
"Yogi" glass is famous for its color mixes. The colors are crisp and vibrant, making it a favorite of glass artists. Discover it for yourself!
Youghiogheny (pronounced Yock-uh-gain-ee) is a gorgeous glass. If you've never worked with Stipple, you will be amazed at its crisp and vibrant colors. Where other glass mixes may bleed together, Stipple keeps true greens, red, magentas and pinks you won't believe! An excellent Tiffany reproduction glass.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
For more information about Youghiogheny, visit: http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/DelphiGlass
Delphi Glass offers a large selection of Youghiogheny Glass online and at our store in Lansing, MI.
Youghiogheny Stained Glass is recommended by glass artists for its beautiful, unique color pallet. Perfect for glass restoration and reproduction work, Youghiogheny's mottled glass is nearly identical to what was used during Louis Tiffany's time.
Stipple art glass from Youghiogheny Glass is a premium, hand-made glass that disperses light in a unique way producing crisper, more vibrant colors.
"Yogi" glass is famous for its color mixes. The colors are crisp and vibrant, making it a favorite of glass artists. Discover it for yourself!
Youghiogheny (pronounced Yock-uh-gain-ee) is a gorgeous glass. If you've never worked with Stipple, you will be amazed at its crisp and vibrant colors. Where other glass mixes may bleed together, Stipple keeps true greens, red, magentas and pinks you won't believe! An excellent Tiffany reproduction glass.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
For more information about Youghiogheny, visit: http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/DelphiGlass
Delphi Glass offers a large selection of Youghiogheny Glass online and at our store in Lansing, MI.
Youghiogheny Stained Glass is recommended by glass artists for its beautiful, unique color pallet. Perfect for glass restoration and reproduction work, Youghiogheny's mottled glass is nearly identical to what was used during Louis Tiffany's time.
Stipple art glass from Youghiogheny Glass is a premium, hand-made glass that disperses light in a unique way producing crisper, more vibrant colors.
"Yogi" glass is famous for its color mixes. The colors are crisp and vibrant, making it a favorite of glass artists. Discover it for yourself!
Youghiogheny (pronounced Yock-uh-gain-ee) is a gorgeous glass. If you've never worked with Stipple, you will be amazed at its crisp and vibrant colors. Where other glass mixes may bleed together, Stipple keeps true greens, red, magentas and pinks you won't believe! An excellent Tiffany reproduction glass.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
For more information about Youghiogheny, visit: http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/DelphiGlass
Delphi Glass offers a large selection of Youghiogheny Glass online and at our store in Lansing, MI.
Youghiogheny Stained Glass is recommended by glass artists for its beautiful, unique color pallet. Perfect for glass restoration and reproduction work, Youghiogheny's mottled glass is nearly identical to what was used during Louis Tiffany's time.
Stipple art glass from Youghiogheny Glass is a premium, hand-made glass that disperses light in a unique way producing crisper, more vibrant colors.
"Yogi" glass is famous for its color mixes. The colors are crisp and vibrant, making it a favorite of glass artists. Discover it for yourself!
Youghiogheny (pronounced Yock-uh-gain-ee) is a gorgeous glass. If you've never worked with Stipple, you will be amazed at its crisp and vibrant colors. Where other glass mixes may bleed together, Stipple keeps true greens, red, magentas and pinks you won't believe! An excellent Tiffany reproduction glass.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
For more information about Youghiogheny, visit: http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/DelphiGlass
Delphi Glass offers a large selection of Youghiogheny Glass online and at our store in Lansing, MI.
Youghiogheny Stained Glass is recommended by glass artists for its beautiful, unique color pallet. Perfect for glass restoration and reproduction work, Youghiogheny's mottled glass is nearly identical to what was used during Louis Tiffany's time.
Stipple art glass from Youghiogheny Glass is a premium, hand-made glass that disperses light in a unique way producing crisper, more vibrant colors.
"Yogi" glass is famous for its color mixes. The colors are crisp and vibrant, making it a favorite of glass artists. Discover it for yourself!
Youghiogheny (pronounced Yock-uh-gain-ee) is a gorgeous glass. If you've never worked with Stipple, you will be amazed at its crisp and vibrant colors. Where other glass mixes may bleed together, Stipple keeps true greens, red, magentas and pinks you won't believe! An excellent Tiffany reproduction glass.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
For more information about Youghiogheny, visit: http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/DelphiGlass
Delphi Glass offers a large selection of Youghiogheny Glass online and at our store in Lansing, MI.
Youghiogheny Stained Glass is recommended by glass artists for its beautiful, unique color pallet. Perfect for glass restoration and reproduction work, Youghiogheny's mottled glass is nearly identical to what was used during Louis Tiffany's time.
Stipple art glass from Youghiogheny Glass is a premium, hand-made glass that disperses light in a unique way producing crisper, more vibrant colors.
"Yogi" glass is famous for its color mixes. The colors are crisp and vibrant, making it a favorite of glass artists. Discover it for yourself!
Youghiogheny (pronounced Yock-uh-gain-ee) is a gorgeous glass. If you've never worked with Stipple, you will be amazed at its crisp and vibrant colors. Where other glass mixes may bleed together, Stipple keeps true greens, red, magentas and pinks you won't believe! An excellent Tiffany reproduction glass.
Visit Delphi Glass:
http://www.delphiglass.com/
https://www.facebook.com/delphiglass
https://twitter.com/DelphiGlass
https://www.pinterest.com/DelphiGlass/
http://www.delphiglass.com/blog
For more information about Youghiogheny, visit: http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/
Subscribe to Delphi Glass for more videos and project ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/DelphiGlass