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Opaque Glasses

Opaque glasses, also known as non-transparent glasses, are a type of glass that does not allow light to pass through. These glasses are made by adding opacifiers to the glass during the manufacturing process, which scatter and absorb light, making the glass appear opaque. Opaque glasses are commonly used in architecture and design to provide privacy, as they prevent people from seeing through the glass. They are also used in laboratory settings to prevent light from interfering with experiments. One of the main advantages of opaque glasses is their ability to provide privacy without sacrificing natural light. Unlike curtains or blinds, opaque glasses allow light to enter a room while still maintaining privacy. This makes them a popular choice for bathrooms, bedrooms, and other areas where privacy is important. Opaque glasses are also available in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns, making them a versatile design element. However, opaque glasses also have some drawbacks. Since they do not allow light to pass through, they can make a room feel dark and gloomy, especially if they are used excessively. Additionally, they can be difficult to clean, as dirt and dust can easily accumulate on the surface of the glass.

non-transparent, opacifiers, privacy, natural light, colors, textures, patterns

Thomas Davis

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Opaque Glasses

Opaque Glasses are a technique used in anime, comics and manga for drawing jewelry and accessories for characters. This involves blurring out the eyes of a character with a white or black tone instead of detailed eyes, eyebrows and eyelashes. Depending on the style of the artwork, the glasses may be used to give the character a more mysterious or anime-style look, leaving enough room for the reader's imagination to fill in the details. The technique can also be used to give off a more comical effect.

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Taro Yamada

CITATION : "Taro Yamada. 'Opaque Glasses.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=178197 (Accessed on May 15, 2025)"


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