We get a lot of questions about how we decorate our glass and mirrors. We use etching, also known as sandcarving. Etching is the best way to decorate glass and produces a classy high end result. It is increasingly common to see people using lasers to engrave glass. While this works for a limited range of designs and text it cannot replicate the look and feel of etched glass. You will never see fine high end crystal like Waterford decorate with laser engraving. A great comparison is below. What is the Difference between Sandcarving and Laser Engraving? Laser Engraving glass utilizes the intense heat of a laser beam to create hairline "chips" into its surface. The Chipping effect, or track marks, leave a permanent "etch" in the glass. Since lead cannot absorb the heat of the beam, the higher the lead content within the glass, the more ragged looking the effect. This is why 24% lead crystal cannot be laser engraved, but carves beautifully. In crystal even the higher lead contents cause the chipping effect to look even worse. Laser engraving into any surface is limited to a surface etch only and its finish will always reflect the track marks left by path of the laser beam. Sandcarving is achieved by propelling abrasive onto a surface under compressed air. Wherever the abrasive contacts its surface, it roughens and subsequently erodes the surface it comes into contact with. When used with a photomask (a.k.a. photo resist) sandcarving can quickly and effectively reproduce a wide range of personalization, designs, and logos on numerous surfaces with phenomenal detail. Depth is unlimited in concept but usually constrained by detail within the image. (You can't blast any deeper than a line is wide). The abrasive (usually #150 grit aluminum oxide or silicon carbide) is delicate enough to leave behind a relatively smooth surface. Different grits will achieve smoother or coarser effects. All prices INCLUDE ETCHING! Most Orders ship within 5 business days. We accept VISA,MASTERCARD, and PAYPAL on this SECURE SERVER so shop with confidence!