Frosted Glass, Inside & Out! - Sans Soucie Art Glass

etched glass pattern frameless doors shredded — INSIDE View. Jagged Peaks all glass doors.

OUTSIDE View. Jagged Peaks, all glass doors. — OUTSIDE View.

What a difference a VIEW makes!

The main factor that will change the viewing appearance of any of our etched, carved or stained glass is one thing, and one thing only: LIGHT! And in the case of our art glass, being ARCHITECTURAL Art Glass primarily illuminated with natural sunlight (which, by the way is really the best form of lighting for it), is the time of day, and whether you’re viewing from inside our outside!

As you’ll see in the examples included in this blog, glass and the artwork applied to it will take on a completely different effect, depending on how the light is hitting it.

The most obvious difference comes when the glass is viewed from inside or outside of the home or building, and whether it’s day or night, the factors change again. Colors will change, details in the carving will stand out and the visibility thru the glass will change as well. One of the best examples we can give you is the “Jagged Peaks” all glass doors. These doors were photographed in the day, are ½” thick bronze glass, and have been sandblasted with a frosted pattern on the outside surface. From the outside, the glass takes on a dark brown hue, and creates a nice level of privacy when looking in. Viewing the glass “from the inside out”, it looks completely different. The glass almost appears clear, but if you were to look at “clear” glass side by side, you’d see the difference.

frosted glass doors window geometric out — "Sun Odyssey", viewed from OUTSIDE.

frosted glass doors window geometric in — Inside View

When viewed at night, the opposite becomes true. The glass is illuminated from the inside, and so when viewed at night, as you approach the door, you would be able to see IN to the house or building. The same rings true, even on clear glass. Viewed at night from inside the house, the glass will appear darker and take on a different look. It’s really one of the great things about glass .. light changes everything and the art glass will have a different look depending on the time of day you’re viewing it.

Visit our special Effects & Techniques page on our web site, to read more about the different types we use that create different looks. We found a very interesting web site called GlassFacts.info that you might also be interested in. Another interesting article is Glass Facts, the History of Glass.

etched carved glass squares pattern doors — "Squares Pattern", grey glass, viewed from OUTSIDE.

etched carved glass squares pattern doors inside — Inside View

Sans Soucie Art Glass: A Legacy of Craftsmanship and Innovation

Family-owned and operated since 1976, Sans Soucie Art Glass leads the industry in the art of sandblast frosted glass, carved glass, and hand painted glass, transforming ordinary glass into “Works of Art Captured in Glass” that have gained national and global recognition.

Innovative Door Designer Tool

In 2010, we invented and launched our Pantry Door Designer. This fun, easy to use tool, made it possible for anyone to design and customize not only glass pantry doors, but a whole host of frosted glass doors.

A Wide Range of Frosted Glass Doors

Our glass door products include:

If you already have your door, and only need the glass insert, we offer:

Frosted Glass Elegance For Every Area of Your Home

While our frosted glass doors are a top choice, our diverse selection of other glass products follow closely behind and beautifully compliment every corner of your home. These include a:

Free Shipping. Expertly Packed. Safe & Secure Delivery.

With FREE SHIPPING on most orders and worldwide shipping from our Studio in Palm Desert, California, our orders are expertly packed in-house by our experienced glaziers. Over the years, we designed and developed our own custom packing materials and methods. These specialized methods protect the glass, resulting in the safe and secure arrival of all our products, from small to large, allowing us to boast a less than 1% damage rate!

Explore our full range of products and discover how Sans Soucie Art Glass can add a unique, custom element that transforms the look and feel of your decor. Have questions? Contact us today!