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Stained Glass

This category is devoted to the preservation, artful designs and the craft skills to make a stained glass piece, all questions concerning materials, tools, technical details, historical origins and modern techniques and how-to's will be found here.

317 Questions

Where can one take stained glass classes online?

One can simply go to a number of websites and book the classes in advance, some of these websites include: Aire Castle, sglchouston (Stained Glass Learning Center in Houston) and Legacy Glass Art. One might also find classes given in local schools or workshops.

What do the stained glass windows in a Irish catholic church represent?

it told parts of the bible

it also showed what happened in christs life

nd it showed religious leaders in the past history

Will a glass window attract heat and trap it?

YUPPERS! and it will trap most of it but not all

2nd Answer:

Ummm . . . a glass window does not attract heat. It does not 'trap' it, either. The glass may allow heat through, or glass can heat up, itself, but then it can radiate that heat away when the air around the glass is cooler than it is. That is certainly not, "Trapping" the heat.

Describe the characteristic of Gothic stained-glass windows?

To illiterate people could understand their illustrated biblical scenes and figures.

Were there glass windows in 1066?

Yes, but they were horribly expensive and, given the sort of lives people lived then, too easily broken. They were seldom found outside of monasteries and other religious facilities, where they were less likely to be broken.

What was stained glass windows use for?

It is documented that stained glass windows have been used in Christian Churches since the fourth century. They reached their peak in the Middle Ages, when they were used to illustrate a biblical narrative as a means of teaching and meditation means for illiterate faithful

What material is used in stained glass?

In stained glass, they use things in normal glass but add colors and make it thinner.

In what ways did stained glass art influence manuscript illumination in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries?

I assume your on Aurora? If not then this is a general question.

The thing is Stained glass art didn't completely influence or inspire the illumination. The question is not phrased very well. I know how hard it was to find info, so I am posting this. This was my answer- what I found:

"Stained glass developed in PARALLED to manuscript illumination. The stained glass was striking and drew people's eyes-use of similar colors, drawing(shapes in the glass) and medallion frameworks were also used in manuscripts for a similar reason. Stained glass panels in churches and cathedrals often illustrated stories for a largely illiterare populace. To show those who were illiterare, or those who couldn't read very well, what was going on." -MH

Please don't completely copywrite my answer:)

Does flux used on stained glass ever go bad in the bottle?

Yes; it gets old and becomes less effective. It will turn your solder lines a sort of brownish black.

You can put a dash of salt in the patina to make it more abrasive AND heat water in a separate pan or glass pyrex dish putting the patina bottle with cap on NOT tight to warm the patina up before using. It helps, but is minimal.

Where can one find cheap stained glass tools?

Free Patterns for Stained Glass is a website that offers patterns. They have many different styles and designs. There are also instructions to create your own pattern if you can not find one that suits you.

What are some easy to make stained glass patterns?

The "ease" of a stained glass pattern depends on the skill of the artist. What is easy for one artist may not be easy for another. To find something within one's skill range, it is recommended to look through a pattern book.

What do you call the lead that holds stain glass pieces together?

There are several things used to hold the pieces together: cooper foil, a type of putty and lead came. Yes, it is a funny word.

Why do cathedrals have stain glass windows?

To show art wealth and power. Religion controlled daily life so you had to be wealthy and creative.

Are stained glass windows religious?

Yes, stained glass windows have a particular religious significance.

Why were stained glass windows used in the middle ages?

Gothic cathedrals implemented stained glass programs into their architecture very early on. These art pieces helped to symbolize their meaning.

Where did stained glass windows come from?

The origins of the first stained glass windows are lost in history. The technique probably came from jewelry making, cloisonn and mosaics. Stained glass windows as we know them, seemed to arise when substantial church building began. By the 10th century, depictions of Christ and biblical scenes were found in French and German churches and decorative designs found in England.

Why transparent glass of windows if not wiped off ragularly appears hazy?

1. The air contains dust particles along with other gases. These dust particles stick to the window and make it appear hazy.

2. Air contains water vapour. So when the air containing water vapour gets in contact with the window, the water creates stains on the window and make it appear hazy. Thus transparent windows should be wiped regularly.

Why were stained glass windows religious?

The stain glass windows were used to tell the bible stories in the churches. People couldn't read so the churches had to have a method to teach the bible. Stain glass was one way. They were also very pretty.....!

How is stain glass made?

Use a piece of wood the size you would like the picture frame and cut out the size you would prefer for the picture in the middle. Typically you can find a plain picture frame at your local craft school just for this use. Glue each piece of glass on the frame leaving gaps in-between for the grout. Let glue fully dry. Then pour grout all over and wipe excess off. Once finished filling the grouts use a rag and wipe clean the glass. Let grout dry some then go back and use a damp wipe to fully clean each piece of glass, before the grout dries completely.

Can light go through stained glass window?

it is translucent because it lets the light shine through