Gemstone

Gemstone Colors use a combination of translucent colors and frosted finishes to create a pearlescent appearance. Colored glass is a very difficult product to capture effectively in a photograph. Displaying colored glass in an electronic version is even more difficult. The photos shown on our website, while still effective, do not truly show the brilliant metallic finish on our glass samples. When you view a real life sample, we guarantee that you will be impressed! Gemstone colors are one of the most spectacular cast glass products that we have created. Application: can be applied to all Freeform patterns although Gemstone colors may be applied to all glass products, they are most effectively viewed on Freeform Glass because the large clear areas allow the iridescent sparkle to show through.

Duotone

Glass Color Options. Duotone color finishes incorporate two of Nathan Allan’s Lucent colors, on the same panel of glass. The two colors are clearly noticeable on their own, however, there is also the intriguing blend of two colors overlapping. To create the most effective finish, Duotone colors are applied to our deepest textured glass. For the best selection of deep textures, view our Classic Textures, Directional Series. For available colors, view our Lucent Colors.

Pearl

Our newest color addition, Pearl colors create a unique color finish unlike any other finish Nathan Allan has produced. Shown here applied to our subterranean Regatta texture, Pearl colors reach lofty depths within each texture, enhancing the 3D effect of our artistic glass creations. The soft Pearl finish within each color creates a vibrant, velvety, colorful visual.

An incredible feature of our Pearl colors is the binary capacity to appear translucent on one side (smooth side), while the other side appears fully opaque (textured side). Light will travel through one side and create a beautiful glow in the glass. At the same time, the other side of the glass remains opaque, creating privacy. Perfect for back lighting, front lighting, and edge lighting conditions. Ideal applications are dividers, partitions, walls, doors, and cladding. Pearl colors provide unlimited options for all interior design and architectural projects.

Privacy Finishes

Privacy Finishes are available in 3 options; Etched, Frosted and Opaque. Each privacy option has a different level of opacity, ranging from low to medium to high. Opacity options are typically used to increase the level of privacy in the glass, however at times, the finishes are also added to the glass to bring out the highlights in the 3-Dimensional glass surfaces. Privacy Finishes are mostly translucent, allowing for certain levels of light transmission. The opacity finishes help to create an effective light source blocker, where the hot spots of artificial light sources are diminished or blocked from view. An added feature occurs when the light source creates a warm white glow in our textured glass panels. A person or object which is placed closely behind a Privacy Finished glass panel, may be slightly visible. However, as the person or object moves further away from the Privacy finished panel, they begin to disappear. Privacy finishes can be added to all our Glass Textures and Patterns.

Etched

Our lowest level of opacity, with an approximate 60% privacy level. Our Etched Finish is a smooth, soft finish, ideal for those looking for that minimal privacy level. Etched glass does not absorb fingerprints and is easy to clean.

Frosted

A medium opacity, in the 75% privacy level. Our Frosted Finish is a more coarse finish, with a light sandy color tone. Very effective for privacy concerns and ideal for lighting applications. Special sealers are available to protect our frosted finish, in laminated applications.

Opaque

Our highest level of opacity, close to 100%. Items placed behind this opaque glass will not be visible, however, if this glass is back lighted, there will be a light, soft, white glow visible in the glass. Opaque glass does not fingerprint and is easy to clean.