Frosting, a technique to make the glass cosmetic jars and bottles from clear become frosted, glass cosmetic containers with a frosted appearance obtained by acid etching process which is a decorative way commonly used in glass decoration, this decorative finish could bring luxury look to your brand. Moreover, as we know glass containers are with high transparency, if the content requires the glass cosmetic jars and bottles with low light transmittance, to make frosting finish is a way to reach this.
Frosting on glass is to make acid etching on the surface of glass by chemical way, uncleared insoluble stuff will adhere to the surface of glass during etching, as the reaction time continues, the reactants accumulate into granular crystals and adhere to the surface, which hinders the further reaction of the acid etching, that is, non-uniform erosion, resulting in a translucent matte surface which is scattered toward the incident light.it is translucent and has a feeling of embarrassment.
During this frosting process, small bits of the glass surface are removed. In effect, leaves a surface that diffuses the light, giving a “frosted” appearance.
Below is the advantages of frosting on glass jars and bottles:
- Adds a velvety texture to the container
- Hides items such as diptubes or sediment in the container
- Adds texture and a look of elegance