Full Version: Braille on Glass

From: Cherie [#1]
 3 Apr 2006
To: ALL

I am trying to quote a job that was designed by an architect showing glass signage with Raster Braille. Is this even possible? What are the options (if any) for getting Braille on glass? Can the holes be sandblasted? They are so small, this seems like it would be a difficult endeavor. What about drilling the holes with an engraver as done on acrylic? Any input would be greatly appreciated! :-)  Thanks! Cherie

From: Zonas [#2]
 3 Apr 2006
To: Cherie [#1] 3 Apr 2006

"In flexible materials such as acrylic, the Rasterâ„¢ is held in place by the tight friction fit of the Rasterâ„¢ in the material. Because the Rastersâ„¢ and the holes must be within precise tolerances" This is taken from Accent Signages website. Glass would not give you the flexibility you need. I have used Rowmark's ultra matte Clear/Clear for signs wanting the clear or frosted look.

Zona
Zona's Engraved Creations

From: Angie [#3]
 13 Apr 2006
To: ALL

Raster Braille can in fact be done in any type of material including glass. Yes, Raster Braille uses the friction fit of the material to keep the Raster in place with signs made of engraving material or material that possesses a "memory". You can also do Raster Braille in harder material such as metal or glass that does not possess a memory using the adhesive assist method.

Accent Signage has done Braille signs in glass in the past, but it is an extremely time consuming and expensive process. It can be done!

Angie
612-377-9156
Accent Signage Systems, Inc.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
 13 Apr 2006
To: Angie [#3] 13 Apr 2006

Angie,

What's the method used, for creating openings for braille beads, in glass?

From: Angie [#5]
 13 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4] 13 Apr 2006

You are referring to the Raster Method of Braille. This process involves drilling a hole and placing a small spherical object inside of that hole to produce domed shaped Braille.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6]
 13 Apr 2006
To: Angie [#5] 13 Apr 2006

Thank you Angie.

Are there methods, other than raster, for producing braille on glass?

From: Angie [#7]
 13 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6] 13 Apr 2006

David,

I really don't know a lot of information about other methods of putting Braille on glass. I do know that it is possible to diamond etch or sandblast the braille into the glass, but unfortunately I don't have any detailed information. If you would like to know more about the Raster Method, please give me a call.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8]
 13 Apr 2006
To: Angie [#7] 13 Apr 2006

Angie,

Your explanation makes sense. Thank you for taking time, from your busy schedule, to address our questions.

From: Angie [#9]
 13 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8] 13 Apr 2006

Anytime David, anytime!

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