This handblown, non-lead crystal makes a beautiful presentation piece. Made for sandcarving the final product is superb. The 2nd photo illustrates sandblasting in glass.
We sand carve these awards (similar to sand blasting but with very fine grit and nozzles). It makes for a lovely deep etch that has depth and clarity. We can paint fill the etching but we think it reduces the 3D look.
The answer here could be a long article but in general, a rotary engraving machine is driven by compressed air which pushes a diamond or carbide tip into…
