Archive for the 'stained glass' Category

How to Install Your Stained Glass Window

Many centuries ago stained glass windows were used almost exclusively in grandiose cathedrals.
The installation was easily achieved as on opening was made in the stone and concrete structure to the window specifications (or the window was made to the size of the opening) and metal loops and bars were cemented into the window [...]

Painting Stained Glass - Not as Mysterious as it Seems

You may have mastered stained glass construction, but stained glass painting seems like a mystery and looks difficult.
Most stained glass crafters know little about the process and the materials needed for painting stained glass; but it should be just another step in the whole process of creating beautiful stained glass windows.
Some people have [...]

Stained Glass Scoring and Breaking - an Art in Itself

Scoring and breaking stained glass is an art that you can achieve but not without some practice.
All it takes is a little patience and you will soon be able to cut and break stained glass like a pro! The first thing to do when cutting stained glass is to relax when you [...]

Beginning Stained Glass Class - What Should I Expect to Learn

Every stained glass instructor is different, but the things you will learn from someone who has already been through the frustrations of learning the art of stained glass are invaluable.
Learning in a stained glass class will save you a lot of time and grief that you would encounter if you were self-taught.
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