Etched glass ?

Find a local pub with etched glass and ask them - they must have to replace it on occasion.

In the true spirit of DIY why don't you do them your self, it's surprisingly easy and very satisfying, unless your idea of restoring is writing cheques.

Which of the three methods would you recommend as being easiest? (And cheapest)

You should be able to find someone locally to do it if you ask around starting with your nearest glass supplier, if not then look for stained glass or specialist glass suppliers/small craft businesses. Its invariably sand blasted nowadays which is ok for most purposes. Acid etching is done also but is for special work and is capable of a much more variation and subtle effects.

cheers

Jacob

I did a similar thing to the front door of my last house. I got the glass cut from the glass supplier, then took it along to a vinyl sign maker who did the design on the glass in vinyl. Then it was off to the local monumental mason, who used his blasting equipment to blast the glass where there was no vinyl. The finished job was very good.

Julian Ashcroft

Yup. Create the artwork on computer, stick it to the glass, and use a dremel-alike with a diamond tip. Or have some real fun and use Hfl :) (OK, better not.)

Another possible is to buy Victorian pine doors with etched glass in them. TP do them. You may find this a cheaper source of glass than custom made pieces.

Regards, NT