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Glass

Glass is a hard, brittle material typically used for awards, promotional items, and decorative pieces. It requires special handling due to its fragility.

Close-up of a glass corner on a flat surface.
Green candle labeled 'Milkjar' on a wooden table surrounded by green leaves and decor.
A glass award placed on a wooden shelf. The award is clear with engraved text and images, including a cityscape and the letters 'CMDA' at the top. The text on the award reads 'Todd Richardson, In Appreciation for Your Serving as President, Canadian Motor Dealers Association, 2024.' Next to the award is a small ceramic pot with a green plant, adding a touch of nature to the scene. The background is a warm wooden surface, contributing to a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The lighting is soft and natural, casting gentle shadows and highlighting the textures of the wood and the glass award.
Hand holding a Milk Jar Candle Co. branded candle with a maple dip donut design, surrounded by glazed donuts.

What is Glass?

Glass is a hard, brittle material prized for its clarity, elegance, and versatility, making it a popular choice for awards, promotional items, and decorative pieces. Its smooth surface and reflective qualities enhance the visual appeal of any design, giving products a sophisticated and polished look.

While glass requires special handling due to its fragility, its compatibility with a variety of customization techniques, such as laser engraving, etching, and UV printing, allows for intricate detailing and vibrant graphics. These processes can create stunning visual effects, from frosted patterns to sharp, high-contrast images, ensuring a refined and professional result.

Glass is often chosen for applications that call for a premium aesthetic, such as trophies, plaques, candle jars, and commemorative items. Its inherent beauty and timeless appeal make it a standout material for products designed to celebrate milestones, achievements, or cherished memories. With proper care, glass items remain durable and enduring, preserving their charm for years to come.

2 processes can use this material

  • A hand positions a white cylindrical drinkware item inside a Yeti rotary printer, showing the precise placement for custom printing.

    Digital Rotary Printing

    Multicolor UV printing for vibrant designs on cylindrical objects like bottles, jars, and tumblers with seamless precision.

  • Etching

    Etching creates frosted designs on glass, ceramics, and metals, offering an elegant, high-end finish for various applications.

Solutions that commonly use Glass

  • Awards & Recognition

    Honour achievements with custom awards, from engraved medals to personalized plaques and rings.

    A crystal trophy with ornate handles and a detailed, diamond-cut design. It is placed on a wooden base with engraved plaques listing names and years. The trophy is situated on a glass table, which also holds a wooden cribbage board and a small round object. To the left, there is a large potted plant with dark green leaves in a yellow pot. On the right, a colorful lamp with a textured shade casts a warm glow, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The background consists of wooden paneling, adding to the vintage feel of the setting.

  • Custom Project Solutions

    Specialized customization services for unique, complex, or challenging projects that require innovative solutions.

    A workspace with a focus on a tray of rectangular, peach-colored shampoo bottles arranged neatly in rows. A hand wearing a black glove is holding a blowtorch, applying heat to one of the bottles. The background features a row of bottles, some labeled, lined up against a wall of cardboard boxes.

  • Branded Consumer Goods

    Custom branding solutions for your product lines. Perfect for integrating logos, designs, or product information into consumer goods.

    Hand holding a Milk Jar Candle Co. branded candle with a maple dip donut design, surrounded by glazed donuts.

  • Corporate & Team Gifts

    Custom corporate gifts that reflect your brand and show appreciation to employees or clients.

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