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Edgework

Edgework consists of abrading or polishing the edge of the glass to achieve decorative profile. It is also used to minimise flaws in the edges of glass, obtaining a greater degree of strength. Some examples of edgework profiles include, see “arrissed”:

Double bevel

In this form, the edge of the glass is machined to soft flowing curves with a bright polished finish. This profile is available for straight and curved glass on 10, 12, 15 and 19 mm thickness.

Triple Pencil

This is one of the newest forms of edgework techniques available for glass. It introduces a defined yet soft stepping edge effect to an office or dining room tabletop edge. This effect is available on straight and curved edges on 12, 15 and 19 mm glass.

Ogee

The flowing effect of this edge introduces elegance to either straight or curved edge finishes. The effect can be created on 10, 12, 15 and 19 mm glass.

Ice Cut

The roughness of the ice cut with its clean, yet random broken edge effect provides a unique finish for furniture pieces. The edge creates its own unique light reflecting properties. Both edges of the glass are polished to remove all sharp points. 

Polishing

A process of refining clean cut glass and mirror edges using diamond compounds results in finished edges that are distortion free, safe and pleasant to touch. Polishing can be effected on all profiles of shaped or edge-worked glass or mirror.

Holes and cut-outs

Designers are only limited by their own imaginations when it comes to design configurations in glass and mirror. Almost any configuration can be cut to meet varied design parameters. Various cuts can be performed such as corner, side and centre, to suit specific requirements, in a matt or polished finish.

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