Fluer De Lis Bevel & Stained Glass

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My first Beveled and First wood framed project. What an experience this one has been. I really enjoyed this one, it’s approximately 17 x 24. I found the idea on a friends Facebook Page check her out at https://www.facebook.com/Clever.Panes. She has a lot of nice work

I changed it up a little and was going to keep it for myself  until someone wanted it for Christmas, so now I will just have to make me another one, that’s ok doing this is very relaxing and enjoyable. I really hope they enjoy it.

 

Creating New Church Stained Glass Windows

Creating New Church Stained Glass Windows

Faceted glass consists of approximately one-inch thick dalles of glass cut by hand and broken over an anvil. These pieces of glass are placed in a pattern on a table and a form is set around the perimeter of the panel. Sandy material called granules, are sprinkled between the pieces of glass. The next step is to pour a two-part epoxy resin between the pieces of glass. We then sprinkle another layer of granules over the epoxy resin. Once the epoxy sets, it results in a very strong load-bearing panel. Studios mainly use faceted glass for less complex designs. Faceted glass windows have a higher material costs but require significantly less labor, often making it a more cost effective solution. Faceted glass does not require a protective covering when installed and requires very little maintenance.

Leaded Stained Glass

Windows with little or no painted work are another type of stained glass art that studios commonly use. Leaded glass with little painted work is less labor intensive than fully hand painted cathedral windows. A Studio can design this medium to match most budgets and tastes. (See Step by step – leaded and painted construction below.) Read more »

Let the Sun Shine In – Stained Glass

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A glorious day with the sun shining bright in the sky is very heartwarming and soothes the soul regardless of whether it is summer or winter. The warmth that the sun exudes makes a body comfortable and your home takes on a coziness of its own.

Your windows in your home are a perfect starting point to enhance the light emitting from the brightness outside. Hanging stained glass panels in your windows has never been more popular with the many choices of hand crafted glass depicting brilliant colors and designs.

There are many stained glass window panels to choose from including:

– Stunning flowers such as magnolias, daffodils, irises and roses. All colors of the spectrum are represented and the flowers look so real you can almost smell them!
– Delicious looking grapes in purple, green and golden grapes on the vine produce a beautiful reflection from the light entering your window.
– Birds including hummingbirds, bright red cardinals and bluebirds are but a few of the choices available to let the outdoor world inside your home.
– Butterflies are absolutely stunning with the multitude of vibrant colors and scenes depicting one of Mother Nature’s contributions.
– Animals, domestic and wild are featured in meadows and forests as a natural backdrop. Bears, moose, cats and pheasants all are crafted with a brilliant hue.
– Geometric panels with varying designs serve as a focal point and make the reflection from the sun dance across your room.
– Celtic art images with interweaving lines and magical colors set off any room with portrayals of deer, doves and dragonflies
– Flags that show your patriotism are not limited to red, white and blue. American eagles and seals of all of the US armed forces branches are available.
– Nursery panels are all brightly colored and include images of teddy bears, carousels, hobby horses and trains. All are a sure hit with young children.

Various sizes are available including small stained glass panels depending on your taste. It will be hard to imagine all of the reflecting possibilities when the sun makes contact with stained glass panels. What you see in the morning can be totally different in the afternoon as the sun completes the circuit of your home.

Learn How to Make Stained Glass Art

Learn to Make Stained Glass Art

Rudimentary forms of wine beverages glass blowing strategies happen to be recorded as soon as 50BC. It absolutely was an art properly advertised by old Phoenicians along with Romans when they founded the most prolific glassblowing facilities throughout Germany during the 1st century B. c.! Cup art made a great progress method since, along with showy artists such as Dale Chihuly making extravagant bits pertaining to hotels and also art galleries.

If you request virtually any skilled glass performer, they will explain how the most effective pieces of perform are only able to be created by side blown glass. These kind of skilled builders develop astounding functions similar to glass blossoms, cup decor along with other special creations. Maybe the majority of artistic endeavor had been that of Dale Chihuly, when this individual created the wine glass floral lobby for your Bellagio inside Las Vegas along with the interest in glass plants leaped.

Unlike any other type of glass fine art, wine glass bouquets have the ability to be part of reception hall decor and decor at your residence because of their shape along with color, without developing a room appear too typical. How you want to use cup art for your function or home position depends on your personal fashion. Some people such as utilizing single turned blossoms while others similar to tailor made installations like the one in the Bellagio. Read more »

Stained Glass Window Designs for Interior Decor Ideas

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Stained glass window designs are an aesthetic and classy way of renovating the interior decor of your property. Homes, offices and other commercial property can employ different design and ideas of this stained form of glass to add charm to the interior decor and give it a unique touch of style.

Over the years and ever since the European church used stained glass for portraying biblical scriptures and verses; it has gained popularity and usage around the world. Especially in Richmond and adjoining areas in British Columbia, this form of art is highly regarded and common in many households.

People with a fine taste for art, decorate their living spaces and even work area with this art form. They tend to use it to beautify their living rooms windows and even add stained glass doors to them. People use a wide range of designs and patterns with respect to this art form. Ranging from the mystic geometry, abstract and heritage to the elegant scenery and picture types; one has a wide sphere of designs to select from. Each design has its own specialty and usage in interior decor. Read more »

The Soothing Effect and Sophisticated Beauty of Stained Glass over the Years

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We always thought that stained glass, being a common fixture as windows in ancient churches and cathedrals, is very old. But boy, do we know how old? The oldest archaeological finds date back to the 7th Century and that is really old but it could be older. The 7th Century finds are just that finds. There could be older artefacts that may not have been found yet.

If older means right after glass was discovered marking the start of glassmaking history, then the oldest stained glass could be about more than 5,500 years old. Yet, as is revealed in the history of glass and glassworks, it was not until 950 to 1240 AD that the first documented evidence of UN-traceried the windows supported by stout and tough iron frames appeared and were found installed at Chartres Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral in France and England, respectively. Given that the conventional installations were in churches, cathedrals, convents, monasteries, mosques, synagogues and temples; it was thought to be an architectural feature associated only with religious buildings and infrastructure.

In later times, however, the windows started appearing in academic and public buildings, becoming more and more picturesque as both aesthetics and workmanship improved. Louis Comfort Tiffany made enormous contribution to the development of its art and industry as a creative and imaginative architectural and interior design visionary. Read more »

How to Make Stained Glass

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The practice of making stained glass has been around for quite a long time. Stained glass windows and churches seem to go hand-in-hand, and you will find some of the earliest samples of stained glass artwork in churches on the European continent. Nowadays, stained glass is not confined to only churches and other such religious places; you can also see stained glass art in homes, offices, hotels, restaurants, hospitals and so on. We now have stained glass installed in windows, doors, ceilings, room-dividers, mirrors, lampshades, sun-catchers, gift boxes and many other items. Used properly, stained glass artifacts can transform the look of a place from commonplace to something quite extraordinary.

If, like me, you love stained glass objects, you could have a go at making them yourself. The craft of stained glass is not difficult to learn, as long as you follow the instructions, take all proper precautions and put in enough practice.

Tools Required

Once you’ve decided you are going to take up stained glass making, you might as well buy the best tools in the market. They may be a tad expensive, but will give you good value for your money in the long run. Here are some of the tools you will need:
Glass Cutter – get a self-lubricating one with a tungsten Read more »

Man-made Glass: Making the Glass

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Although glass itself is a naturally occurring substance and has color variations as a result of impurities, man-made glass was probably first created accidentally as a result of the high temperatures used in making pottery. To make glass, silica and other materials are melted and fused together. Silica (sand) melts at 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,650 degrees Celsius) requiring the use of a glasshouse pot or kiln [source: Valldeperez]. The formulations, or recipes, for stained glass can vary from artist to artist but always include silica and substances like boric acid, lime, caustic soda and potash to strengthen, stabilize and help the stained glass ingredients melt uniformly at a lower temperature than silica alone.

Color is added to the melted silica using ground metal oxides. Once these coloring agents have been added to the molten glass, or gob, it’s refired. The colored glass can then be manipulated in any number of different ways to achieve a specific result, like shaping or texturizing.

These manufacturing practices have changed over the last thousand years, been lost, rediscovered and refined. Although there are still closely kept secrets to the glassmaker’s art that each artist protects, there are some basic methods of creating glass that we should take a look at: Read more »

Stained Glass History

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Making stained glass is an ancient art that can be traced back to the early Egyptians. Although the first colored glass may have been used as jewelry or even currency, we probably know the art form best from seeing stained glass in the windows of churches. These windows are really paintings that use light, glass and a metal framework to create a design.

The earliest stained glass windows were created for the Roman Catholic Church, and often told Bible stories in pictures. This was at a time when most people couldn’t read, so these luminous paintings were one of the few representations of the glory and transcendent nature of their spiritual beliefs. At a time before television, radio or even pictures painted on canvas, stained glass windows wer­e probably one of the most dramatic, instructive and important works of art most people were exposed to.

Many of these ancient masterpieces have been lost as a result of religious upheavals and political strife, but many still remain, like the stained glass windows at Chartres Cathedral in France, or at Canterbury Cathedral in England. Read more »

Mickey Mouse Mosaic Using Stained Glass

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I have always loved Stained Glass and Mosaic since I was a little girl. I have been recently working a few mosaics, but this one is my favorite.

I decided to make this Mickey Mouse for my grandson, he loves Mickey right now. I had thought about doing a stained glass piece but I didn’t want the lines on his face. I cut the face and ears as one piece and that’s when I decided this is going to have to be a mosaic, so the fun begins.

I used Hardiboard for my substrate, which comes from Home Depot, so I cut approximately 24 x 24 and started the layout and the cutting of the rest of Mickey’s body. The lettering I purchased from Michaels, Boy I love that place After gluing Mickey down it was time to cut the stars and smaller blue pieces. I added the 5 stars because I plan to take him to Disney when he is 5, I am excited about that already.

The eyes, nose and buttons are GOG (glass on glass) to make them stand out a bit. Now time to cut the background pieces. It took a little extra work using my nippers to cut the blue pieces, something I had to get use to.  As soon as I got the knack of it cutting the size and shapes I wanted there was no stopping me. Below is an in process photo. Read more »