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Glue chip glass is basically clear and used for visual diffusion. This obscure texture allows maximum light to pass while giving cool frozen frost type texture to view. Glue chipping is the simple process of coating glass with an animal hide glue to the surface of the glass. The glue which was melted in a double boiler will flow on the surface of the glass about 1/16" thick. For best result some artist prefer to sandblast the glass before applying the glue. As the glue drys (key point) it will contract and chip the surface. Thus the term glue chipping. Many factors are key to successful glass chipping. Some factors are humidity, glass surface, heat, and time. Additional techniques can be used with glass chipping such as masking off a design on the glass to prevent chipping. Many sign makers do this for lettering. Silvering the back or front of chipped glass creates a great mirror. Check the net for in master glue chipping insturctions.
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