Gifting a piece of crystal or glassware is synonymous with achievement and recognition.
At Veritas, we’re able to use crystal and glass to produce a range of different gifts.
Our supply chain consisting of factories in the UK, Europe and the Far East have varying minimum order quantities and unit prices, meaning we can cater for the majority of briefs.
A well-made piece of crystal is cherished and when it features an etched logo and / or message, the occasion won’t be forgotten.
To start developing a new crystal or glass gift, simply click enquire and a member of our team will be in touch very shortly.
Crystal
The term ‘Crystal’ originally derived from the Italian term ‘Cristallo’.
The presence of lead in the composition allows the material to be worked at lower temperatures to achieve a finer result, and the resulting effect is that the glass appears a lot thinner. The presence of lead softens the glass and makes it more suitable for cutting and engraving.
Crystal wine glasses & flutes, tumblers, vases and bowls make a very satisfying and clear bell-like sound when flicked. This is in contrast with the dull, thud-like sound of glass.
Glass
Glass has been used over the millennia. It is made from silica sand and other minerals such as soda ash and limestone. Glass is even made when lightning simply strikes sand – this is called Fulgurite.
The oldest-known glassware found was dated from 1400 B.C.
Good glassware is clear and tint-free, more cost-effective in comparison to crystal and more durable.
Personalisation and Branding
At Veritas we pride ourselves on offering the widest choice of services possible to promote your brand and perfectly finish your chosen gift. Our experienced team of corporate account managers can advise the best method of branding based on your choice of business gift, so that the final product truly exceeds your expectations.
3D Etching
3-dimensional images, which could be anything from a Formula 1 Race car to your company’s logo, taken from a 3D file, can be etched into the centre of a solid crystal design.
3D etching is achieved by using focused lasers to super heat tiny areas within the crystal to produce microscopic
fractures. Many thousands of these
minute cracks create a 3D translucent image.
Colour Infill
Colour infill applied to crystal and
glass gifts and awards is a luxurious way to display your logo or message.
Intricate logos are created by a process of sand blasting onto the surface of the crystal to achieve a fine, indelible and frosted effect.
The slightly recessed etching of your logo or message is then infilled the with coloured paint of your choosing.
Etching
Crystal and glass gifts can be etched to display your own commemorative message or corporate logo. Etching is achieved by a process of sand blasting onto the surface of the crystal to achieve a fine, indelible and frosted effect. The surface of the gift is first shielded with a protective stencil, with the detail of your logo or message left bare. Sandblasting is then applied, with the gift or award held in an enclosed tank, while the etcher carefully focuses a powerful stream of sand particles towards the bare areas of the stencil. The stencil is then removed, leaving the logo or crest detail etched frostily to the clear surface.
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