page_title: Glass engraving
hierarchical_section_title: Glass engraving
caption_attribution_description: English: This wonderful Steuben Spiral Bowl was diamond wheel engraved by Edmond Suciu, associate fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers. This impressive art work is inspired by the sea waves (white horses) giving the impression of a continuous action.
context_page_description: Glass engraving is a form of decorative glasswork that involves engraving a glass surface or object. It is distinct from glass art in the narrow sense, which refers to moulding and blowing glass, and from glass etching which uses acidic, caustic, or abrasive substances to achieve artistic effects. Some artists may combine two or more techniques. There are several different types of glass engraving. It has been practiced since ancient times, including Roman glass.
  Glass engraving is considered by many to be a dying art form. While this is far from accurate it is certainly a form that is in decline. Despite this, there are still many glass engravers who are producing bold, dynamic and aesthetically challenging artworks.
  The UK currently has a Guild of Glass engravers based in London and lists a number of glass artists as members, including some overseas artists such as Ronald Pennell. It has an online gallery of members' works with contact details for commissions and classes for people who want to learn about this art. A general exhibition is held every two years. The most recent ones have been helkd at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge 2010.
context_section_description: Glass engraving is a form of decorative glasswork that involves engraving a glass surface or object. It is distinct from glass art in the narrow sense, which refers to moulding and blowing glass, and from glass etching which uses acidic, caustic, or abrasive substances to achieve artistic effects. Some artists may combine two or more techniques. There are several different types of glass engraving.  It has been practiced since ancient times, including Roman glass.
  Glass engraving is considered by many to be a dying art form. While this is far from accurate it is certainly a form that is in decline. Despite this, there are still many glass engravers who are producing bold, dynamic and aesthetically challenging artworks. 
  The UK currently has a Guild of Glass engravers based in London and lists a number of glass artists as members, including some overseas artists such as Ronald Pennell. It has an online gallery of members' works with contact details for commissions and classes for people who want to learn about this art. A general exhibition is held every two years. The most recent ones have been helkd at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge 2010. 
  The Czech Republic, having produced many world class glass artists, hosts a conference aimed specifically at glass engravers every two years.
caption: "White Horses", a wheel-engraved goblet by Edmond Suciu
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