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Sandblast Department



Beautiful works in sandblasting are the result of equipment and operator. Through technology and equipment, a variation of air pressure along with a variance of sand flow contribute the mechanical element. But the artistic elements are brought into play by the skilled artisan at work with the sandblaster. The decision of how to approach a project is key to its eventual beauty. The process of peeling resist, sandblasting, then re-masking as not to destroy earlier work, is a process mastered by few. This process is completed by the artisan's skillful use of pressure and sand to bring depth of cut and shaded areas into play. In the end, it's a perfect combination of artist and machine to create an exquisite work of glass art, each a one-of-a-kind endeavor.

- Chuck Franklin

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

McCormick & Schmick's West Palm Beach

This latest restaurant in the chain featured their new contemporary look. Our work included rectangular light pendants in the bar (no pictures currently) and two glass features in the dining area. One feature was a low wall of sandblasted glass 24ft long and underlit with LED lights. The sandblasting was executed by Ron Branch of Glasstone Studio. The other feature was a 7ft x 18ft wall with glass sheets and copper fish. The glass sheets were corded glass laminated to clear glass, then mounted 3, 4, and 6" off the wall. Seaweed and waves were sandblasted on the back of the sheets, and a band of LED lights hidden on the top and bottom lit up the sheets. The copper fish protruded beyond the glass and were front lit. Designed and engineered by Chuck Franklin, the wall was a collaborative effort with Eric Leonard of Spring Box Gallery, Ron Branch of Glasstone Studio, and Rich Lamothe of Glass Strategies.
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