--- title: "Cast and Etched Glass Doors Windows Gates Panels | Art Glass and Metal" description: "Custom etched glass designs by Jay Hoyt Curtis for windows, shower stalls, interior wall and room dividers, interior and exterior doors, gates and more." url: "https://artglassandmetal.com/art-glass-and-metal-manufacturing-techniques/glass-etching-etched-glass-doors-windows-gates-panels" date: "2026-07-24T13:06:40+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # Architectural Etched Glass Windows, Doors, Entryways, Room and Wall Dividers, Glass Panels and More by Jay Curtis Details Published: 04 January 2018 Last Updated: 16 November 2025 - [ etched glass ](https://artglassandmetal.com/site-index/etched-glass) - [ privacy windows ](https://artglassandmetal.com/site-index/privacy-windows) - [ photo etching ](https://artglassandmetal.com/site-index/photo-etching) - [ sandblasting ](https://artglassandmetal.com/site-index/sandblasting) - [ sand carving ](https://artglassandmetal.com/site-index/sand-carving) - [ glass etching ](https://artglassandmetal.com/site-index/glass-etching) User Rating: 5 / 5 - - - - - Please Rate Vote 5 ![glass etching, etched glass](https://artglassandmetal.com/images/etched-glass/wave-shower-panel.jpg) ### Etched Glass Designs for Beauty and Privacy **Art Glass and Metal** has been producing etched/sandblasted glass in San Diego for **over 40 years**. What follows is a brief description of the process, along with a few ideas for applications of sandblasted glass. **Sand blasted glass etching** and **sand carving** are ways of creating images on glass. Sandblasting allows for greater variation through the use of different degrees of coarseness in sand, and also for depth blasting (through additional time and pressure, giving the finished product a **rich textured appearance**). **Patterns and designs** can be achieved by creating a mask of rubber vinyl which is impervious to the abrasive force of the grit from the sandblaster. The mask can be hand cut or computer cut, depending on the design. Particles of **abrasives much harder than glass** are then shot forcibly against the glass surface, wearing it away. Portions of the glass that are to remain clear are masked during sandblasting. The sandblasting technique is also used to **obscure visibility** through glass, though diffused light can still pass through it. **Sand carving** is achieved by blasting away the glass for longer periods to get **layers of depth**. It is necessary to use thicker pieces of glass for this, and the various depths are made by cutting away more of the exposed areas each with each pass. This can sometimes be a long and intricate process, but is desirable for its **three-dimensional appearance**. **Room and wall dividers**, **doors**, **windows** and **shower surrounds** are some of the most popular architectural uses of sandblasted glass. Sandblasted glass can be used in numerous interior design applications, in both **residential** and **commercial** settings: **doors**, **shower screens**, **partitions** and **interior screens**, **glass counter tops** and **furniture**, etc. ### Architectural Uses of Sandblasted Glass Jay’s **40 years of experience** and artistic abilities allow him to put **incredible artistic details** in his art works. Commonly seen applications for glass etching include: - Interior and exterior doors - Windows - Wall and room dividers - Wall panels and displays - Outdoor gates - Shower enclosures **Sandblasting** effects on **shower doors** can create **wonderfully frosted looks** to compliment the appearance of any bathroom. Sandblasted shower surround designs often include **waves** and/or more ornate such as **pictorial sea life scenes**. **Sandblasted glass window panels** on **front doors** are popular and can really add elegance to the front door of a home. **Commercial storefronts** and **doors** may feature sandblasted **company logos** and **business names**. Some **sandblasted glass room divider panels** are more like **art pieces** than just architectural necessities. For example, some upscale **hotels** or **museum lobbies** feature large panels of glass with **detailed sandblasted etchings** that may include **figures** or **animals**. Smaller artistic sandblasted glass panels may be used as **architectural accents** in homes, such as in **front halls, foyers or entryways** and **kitchen sink backsplashes**, along with **thick glass countertops** with designs etched on the underside and **lighted by LED lights**. Even small amounts of sandblasted glass can add beauty and flair to any residential or commercial space, indoors or outdoors. [Use this contact form to send me your ideas for your next project](https://artglassandmetal.com/contact "Use this contact form to reach Jay Hoyt Curtis for custom glass projects"), or call me directly at [760.390.2994](tel:760.390.2994). --- ### Some Examples of Jay's Art Glass Designs: (click any image to see it full screen) [![Stunning Custom Sidelight with Etched Glass Marine Life](https://artglassandmetal.com/data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20%20width%3D'340'%20height%3D'340'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20340%20340'%2F%3E)](https://artglassandmetal.com/images/latest-works/sidelight-with-etched-glass-marine-life/01-etched-glass-marine-life-sidelight.jpg) [ Monterey Bay was the Inspiration for this Custom Glass Sidelight with Etched Marine Life ](https://artglassandmetal.com/latest-works/stunning-custom-sidelight-with-etched-glass-marine-life-in-monterey-bay) [![Take in the Beauty of Central Oregon's Breathtaking Three Sisters Peaks in Gorgeous Etched Glass](https://artglassandmetal.com/data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20%20width%3D'340'%20height%3D'340'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20340%20340'%2F%3E)](https://artglassandmetal.com/images/latest-works/brasada-ranch-full.jpg) [ Take in the Beauty of Central Oregon's Breathtaking Three Sisters Peaks ](https://artglassandmetal.com/latest-works/three-sisters-peaks-etched-glass-backsplash) [![Kern County Veteran's Memorial](https://artglassandmetal.com/data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20%20width%3D'340'%20height%3D'340'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20340%20340'%2F%3E)](https://artglassandmetal.com/images/eventgallery/etched-glass/1-kern-memorial.jpg) Kern County Veteran's Memorial [![Large “gingko panel” for privacy wall in custom home. Actual size is 50” x 86”. The etched divider panel adds a flair to the rooms it separates.](https://artglassandmetal.com/data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20%20width%3D'340'%20height%3D'340'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20340%20340'%2F%3E)](https://artglassandmetal.com/images/eventgallery/etched-glass/11-etched.jpg) Large “gingko panel” for privacy wall in custom home. Actual size is 50” x 86”. The etched divider panel adds a flair to the rooms it separates. [![Etched and Glue chipped Partition Panel for Italian Restaurant (11 panels total)](https://artglassandmetal.com/data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20%20width%3D'340'%20height%3D'340'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20340%20340'%2F%3E)](https://artglassandmetal.com/images/eventgallery/etched-glass/12-etched.jpg) Etched and Glue chipped Partition Panel for Italian Restaurant (11 panels total) [![Detail of Etched and Glue chipped Partition Panel for Italian Restaurant (11 panels total)](https://artglassandmetal.com/data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20%20width%3D'340'%20height%3D'340'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20340%20340'%2F%3E)](https://artglassandmetal.com/images/eventgallery/etched-glass/12A.jpg) Detail of Etched and Glue chipped Partition Panel for Italian Restaurant (11 panels total) [See the full gallery here](https://artglassandmetal.com/galleries/etched-glass-gallery "gallery of etched glass works by Jay Hoyt Curtis") ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://artglassandmetal.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Techniques", "item": "https://artglassandmetal.com/art-glass-and-metal-manufacturing-techniques" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Etched Glass", "item": "https://artglassandmetal.com/art-glass-and-metal-manufacturing-techniques/glass-etching-etched-glass-doors-windows-gates-panels" } ] } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "Architectural Etched Glass Windows, Doors, Entryways, Room and Wall Dividers, Glass Panels and More by Jay Curtis", "image": "https://artglassandmetal.com/images/etched-glass/wave-shower-panel-intro.jpg", "description": "Etched Glass Designs for Beauty and Privacy Art Glass and Metal has been producing etched/sandblasted glass in San Diego for over 40 years. 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