Artifact Research by Gary Madden

Posts Tagged ‘Etching’

Have you ever noticed how beautiful glass can be when treated and etched? They come off as jewel-like pieces molded into modern day art that can be as simple as a mere figurine or as majestic as an exhibit piece.  Actually glass art dates back as far as 15th century BC in Egypt, where glass artifacts have been unearthed as evidences of some Pharaoh’s penchant for them. It became a timeless concept that required meticulous skills and artistic craftsmanship as it was passed on through the years. Acid glass-etching is one of them, its controversial re-emergence as a modern day art is something quite interesting.