and often then scraped off to form a design, and a further layer of hot glass is then applied on top and fused to seal the gold inside. In recent years, the term Verre Églomisé has also been used to describe gilded and distressed mirrors which have no actual design or pattern applied, but this is taking it a further step away from its source. A better term for these would be "Distressed Hand-Gilded Mirror". References External links verre églomisé example on a painted screen/room divider (top left). Painting on glass - Verre Eglomisé - Hinterglasmalerei - Back painting on clear glass a history of the technique and a short film demonstrating the technique. Glass art Gilding