Deep etch is our highest
caliber etching technique,
providing the ultimate
appearance in etched crystal.
Your crest or logo is deeply
cut, rendering a crisply
detailed and permanent
dimensional image.
Please note: Etching will appear deeper in bold
open areas of a logo and less deep in fine detailed
areas such as copy.
LIGHT
ETCH
Light etch is a delicate but
permanent surface etch. As
illustrated, the light etch
technique does necessitate
small breaks in any enclosed
letter or area. When budgetary
concerns are paramount, light
etching provides a quality, yet
economical solution.
Only club crests and logos as well as event name
and year may be light etched. Award copy is not
available in light etch. The per item minimum for
light etch is 36 pieces.
Glossary
CRYSTAL CARE INTRUCTIONS
Due to the delicate nature of glass and crystal, hand washing is recommended.
Dry with a lint-free cloth to prevent scratching. To avoid breakage, do not
expose glass or crystal to extreme temperatures or to abrupt temperature
changes.
GLASS
The process of glassmaking has remained essentially the same since ancient
times. Most glass is a mixture of silica, obtained from beds of fine sand or from
pulverized sandstone, an alkali to lower the melting point, usually a form of
soda or potash for finer glass, lime as a stabilizer and cullet (waste glass to assist
in melting the mixture).
The materials are fused at high temperatures in seasoned kilns, boiled down,
skimmed, and cooled several hundreds of degrees. The molten glass is ladeled
or poured into molds and pressed or blown (sometimes into molds). The
shaped glass is annealed to relieve stresses caused by manipulation, then is
slowly cooled.
NON-LEAD CRYSTAL
Non-lead crystal is glass with a high content of potash, yielding weight, clarity
and sparkle without adding lead content.
FULL LEAD CRYSTAL
The addition of lead to the glassmaking process yields a product with increased
luster, clarity and weight. It is also a slightly softer material than glass, which lends
itself well to hand cutting and polishing. Leaded crystal varies in lead compostion,
but to be considered full lead crystal, the lead content must be 24% or higher.
The higher the lead content, the more sparkle is achieved, but more skill is
required to form a shape at the blowing stage.
OPTICAL CRYSTAL
Optical crystal is among the finest of all crystals available. With no lead content,
it is clarified to a 100% optically clear state by the addition of barium, which
results in a perfectly flawless clear glass that shines brightly under any light
source. Optical crystal is manufactured in large thick sheets, and while still
molten, is subjected to tremendous pressure to insure no bubbles, flow lines or
other distortion. Optical crystal is 100% lead free and extremely hard.
STARFIRE CRYSTAL
Starfire crystal is a lead-free, low iron product that presents high clarity
resembling that of optical crystal, but at lower cost. Highly polished, this
material produces a bright white sparkle and is therefore sometimes referred
to as “white glass”.
PEWTER
Pewter products are all hand crafted and are food safe, containing no lead.
Pewter is a metal alloy consisting primarily of tin. Always wash pewter products
by hand in warm, soapy water and dry with a soft cotton towel.
SAND CAST ALUMINUM
Sterling’s aluminum products are food safe. Each piece is sand cast and
polished from a metal alloy consisting mostly of aluminum. Slight variations
in finish and surface texture are the result of this handmade process, and are
considered intrinsic to their unique design. The acids in certain foods may
cause discoloration. A light coating of vegetable oil prior to use can help
prevent this. If polishing or extra cleaning becomes necessary, apply a nonabrasive
metal polish and gently buff with a soft cotton cloth.
SILVER-PLATED
Silver-plated products are genuine silver, plated over brass. Silver plated products are all lead-free and food safe. All silver will tarnish over time, particularly in humid conditions. If polishing is necessary, use a silver polishing compound and gently buff the surface with a soft cotton cloth so as not to erode or scratch plating.
Pricing & Ordering
All
prices in this catalog are listed at retail cost
and are available through qualified resellers.
Prices valid through 10/31/12
The
information in this catalog was gathered and carefully
compiled in such a way as to insure maximum accuracy.
However, Sterling Cut Glass cannot guarantee the correctness
of all information or the complete absence of errors
and omissions; hence no responsibility for the same
can be, nor is, assumed. Please contact Sterling Cut
Glass for suggested revisions.
We reserve the right to correct pricing typographical
errors if found.
Production Time
Normal production time is two weeks from receipt of order and artwork, plus
shipping time. If a paper proof or product proof is required, please allow
a minimum of one week to produce order after proof approval. Failure to
approve proofs in a timely fashion may result in delivery delays, expedited
shipping charges and rush order charges. ALL ORDERS REQUIRE A SPECIFIED
IN-HANDS DATE. ORDERS WITHOUT A SPECIFIED DATE (SUCH AS “ASAP”)
CANNOT BE SCHEDULED TO SHIP.
Artwork Requirements
All orders should be accompanied by artwork in an acceptable format.
Acceptable File Formats:
Unacceptable File Formats:
.ai (Adobe Illustrator)
.gif
.EPS
.doc (Microsoft Word)
.PDF
website-copied logos
All files must be in vector format
faxes
embroidery files
pen/ink drawings
PGA TOUR, LPGA® & Kentucky Derby® Licensing
As an official licensee of the PGA TOUR, LPGA® and the Kentucky Derby®,
Sterling Cut Glass is able to offer qualified customers the use of these logos and
those of their affiliated events on most pieces in this catalog. Please call
for details.
Liability for correct use of a trademark, crest or logo rests with the customer. The logos shown in this catalog represent orders from our customers and are used for illustration purposes only. These logos are the exclusive property of the respective institutions.
Copyright
No part of this catalog may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the prior written permission of Sterling Cut Glass Company, Inc. Fairway™ and Fore™ products represent registered trademarks of Sterling Cut Glass.
Guarantee
Sterling Cut Glass guarantees all workmanship to be first quality. Because most of our offerings are hand crafted, it is natural for small air bubbles, chill marks, flow lines or slight surface irregularities to appear. These unique variations are not considered defects. We make every effort to select pieces which demonstrate the finest representation of the craft, and to minimize any appearance of these characteristics in or around the etching area. Returns cannot be accepted without prior written authorization.
