Crystal Illusions cast and fused glass is produced by firing glass an inert ceramic mold to a temperature sufficient for the glass to conform to our exclusive sculpted mold surface. The glass must be heated to the softening point without melting the glass. The exact procedure is a copyright process that creates areas of varying depth, relief and texture in the glass.

The kiln casting must occur in a manner that provides glass to return to its original annealed state to meet all factory specifications. If holes are required to receive hardware, it is preferential that the holes or notches be cast into the glass rather than drilled after the casting. Patterns may shift slightly during the casting process and pattern alignment will be within 3/16".
 

Upon casting, the glass can be tempered and surface polished. Crystal Illusion's fused and cast glass is free of diversifications and tempering marks. The glass may vary in thickness and flatness.

Installation of kiln cast glass is the same as clear float glass. Please take into account that the framing and glazing methods are of equal importance to the glass. It is required to be installed in accordance with current national building standards. It is important to inspect the condition of the architectural glass and hardware on an annual basis to ensure all components are performing adequately.

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