Decorative Glass
Since starting the business with a single screen printing bench, we have continually developed new techniques with modern machinery to push the boundaries on what we can deliver.
We have mastered a variety of processes - shown below - to ensure that whatever techniques your glass design requires, we can confidently deliver these to the highest standards, and guarantee them for 10 years.
Silk Screen Printing / Back Painting
Proto Glass Studios specialise in glass screen printing using a range of opaque and translucent inks which can be printed directly onto the glass in any RAL or Pantone colour.
Digital Printing on Glass
At Proto Glass Studios, we use in-house digital printing technology to reproduce highly detailed images, which are then laminated between sheets of glass. This method ensures precise artwork replication while offering full protection against scratching.
Kiln Forming / Slumping
Kiln forming or slumping allows texture to be an exciting multi-sensory experience through sight as well as touch. Since the Covid pandemic, design has shifted slightly to encourage more use of visual texture.
Mirroring / Silvering
Proto Glass Studios’ rare ability to print reflective mirror means that any mirror design can be printed to create jewels of light and reflection. The mirror can be combined with colour, texture and/or etching for incredible effects.
Etching Surface Treatments
We have a number of techniques that can be used to etch the surface of glass.
Dichroic Glass
Dichroic glass provides a simple but very visually enticing effect. It is available either as a film which is laminated between the glass, or as a dip coating directly onto the glass. The finish is one of iridescent shimmer that shifts in colour depending on the angle of light and the angle of the viewer, whilst still allowing light and view transmission.
Gilded Glass
Gilded glass enhances light through its transparency and luminosity, allowing gold to add warmth, depth, and sophistication. Gold’s inert and malleable nature enables ultra-thin, durable applications that resist tarnishing and UV damage. This technique has been widely used to elevate projects and can be combined with processes such as mirroring, etching, slumping, and screenprinting.
Backlit/Illuminated Glass
Backlit or illuminated glass transforms surfaces into glowing architectural features for interiors and exteriors. Using a screen-printed etched pattern as a diffuser, it ensures even light distribution without hotspots. The system offers customizable designs, edge-to-edge illumination, and durable, low-maintenance performance, with flexibility across various glass types.
Glass Light Chandeliers
Glass chandeliers are sculptural artworks that combine light, form, and craftsmanship to transform spaces. With organic, nature-inspired designs, they create shifting reflections and a warm glow, adding elegance and sophistication to settings from hotel lobbies to private residences.
Glass Sculpture
Glass sculptures are striking works of art that bring elegance and character to both public and private spaces and can be produced in a wide variety of shapes and styles. Browse through to explore a selection of sculptures we have previously manufactured.
Modern Stained Glass
Modern stained glass windows offer the same brilliance of light and colour as traditional stained glass, while embracing the ease and refinement of contemporary craftsmanship.
Architectural Glass in Healthcare
Glass is the definitive, hygienic material for healthcare art. Its restorative power is matched by its function as safety glass and fired enamel artwork is guaranteed never to fade or scratch.
Bespoke Interior Glass
Our bespoke interior glass projects transform ordinary rooms into signature environments.
Architectural Glass in Education
Proto Glass Studios creates durable, high-quality architectural glass for educational spaces, including entrances, screens, and installations. The designs emphasise themes like learning and heritage, using artistic techniques to create inspiring environments.