Decoration Of Glass By Bright Gold (In Czech)

This article shows a survey of literary data about decorating glass by so-called "bright gold". The knowledge following from long-term experience in the preparation of this type of decoration is summarised, especially with regard to the quantity of the gold layer. Also mentioned are theoretical ideas about the relation between glass surface and layer of gold resulting from general ideas about adhesion and creation of intermediate layers. In this article there is further summarised knowledge about the influence of additive metals in bright gold preparation on creation and quality of the gold layer. Also some results of the study of morphology and composition of a gold layer are included.