What is patterned glass and how is it made?

Patterned glass, also called textured or rolled glass, is made by pressing molten glass between two rollers, at least one of which carries a relief pattern. The pattern transfers onto the glass surface, creating decorative, repeating textures such as the rosette or starburst design visible here. It is commonly used in doors, windows, and architectural applications.

How can this Photo be used?

Designers, art directors, and web developers can use this stock photo as a background texture for print and digital media, as an overlay in graphic projects, or as a structural element in UI design. Thanks to the commercial license available on Kataloop, use in advertising campaigns, product packaging, magazine layouts, or architectural visualizations is permitted without restrictions.

What mood does this Photo convey?

The dense arrangement of cast glass rosettes creates a calm, even tension across the surface. The dark blue-gray tone feels cool and understated without being stark. The subtle interplay of light on the raised ridges adds a quiet depth to the flat pattern. Overall, the image conveys a sense of order, materiality, and subdued elegance.

What equipment was used to capture this Photo?

The fine relief pattern of this cast glass was captured with the Sony Alpha 1 (ILCE-1) and the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II lens. The 85mm focal length allows close focusing with a flat perspective, rendering the embossed glass almost two-dimensional while keeping every ridge sharp. The Alpha 1's 50-megapixel sensor delivers 4780 x 3187 pixels, providing ample detail for large-format prints or tight crops.

What visual style or trend does this Photo represent?

Structured surfaces and material textures are in strong demand in visual communication: brands deliberately use tactile-looking designs to make digital content feel more tangible. Patterned glass, with its retro character, also aligns with the renewed interest in artisanal materials and historic architectural elements, a direction visible across interior design and graphic design alike.

Patterned glass with embossed starburst texture

Name: Patterned glass with embossed starburst texture
Brand: Kataloop
Price: 16 EUR
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Patterned glass with embossed starburst texture

Kataloop stock photo no.

7266733

4780

3187

14860178

SONY ILCE-1

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II

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