Application of glass as a decorative element in various methods. Internal and external use of glass to beautify or add character.

1. GLASS MURALS

2. Glass murals are murals made out of glass tiles
that are installed within, or added onto the
surface of an existing wall. They are also inlaid
into floors. Mural tiles are painted, glazed,
sublimation printed or more traditionally cut
or broken into pieces. Unlike the traditional
painted murals described above, tile murals
are always made with the use of tiles.
Mosaic murals are made by combining small
1/4" to 2" size pieces of colorful stone, ceramic
, or glass tiles which are then laid out to create
a picture. Modern day technology has allowed
commercial mosaic mural makers to use
computer programs to separate photographs
into colors that are automatically cut and glued
onto sheets of mesh creating precise murals
fast and in large quantities.

3. The azulejo refers to a typical form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed,
ceramic tilework. They have become a typical aspect of Portuguese culture,
manifesting without interruption during five centuries, the consecutive trends in art.
Azulejos can be found inside and outside churches, palaces, ordinary houses
and even railway stations or subway stations.
They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional
capacity like temperature control in homes. Many azulejos chronicle major historical and
cultural aspects of Portuguese history.
Custom-printed tile murals can be produced using digital images for kitchen splashbacks,
wall displays, and flooring. Digital photos and artwork can be resized and printed to
accommodate the desired size for the area to be decorated. Custom tile printing uses a
variety of techniques including dye sublimation and ceramic-type laser toners. The latter
technique can yield fade-resistant custom tiles which are suitable for long term exterior
exposure.

4. TYPES OF GLASS MURALS