Check out these tips on framing your special stained glass project, provided by Kate Schiffler of Northern Hardwood Frames, and published in Glass Patterns Quarterly, Fall 2006: http://www.northernhardwoodframes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/GPQFall2006Article.pdf
Bullseye Glass Fusing Basics – Free Video
Hi All, If you haven’t found this spot on the Bullseye glass site, check out some of the Bullseye glass free videos on a range of topics. Here’s a helpful one on Glass Fusing Basics: http://www.bullseyeglass.com/education/fusing-basics.html
How to Make Baroque Stained Glass Really “Move” in the Background
An easy trick to avoid “bizziness” in baroque glass when using it for the background glass is to lay the pattern out in place. This keeps the background “moving” in the proper direction and avoids a “confusing” look to your panel. In other words, it keeps the background IN the background and not an “eye-catching” […]
What Kind of Copper Foil Do We Use on Stained Glass Projects?
As you can tell from viewing many of our stained glass projects featured in our galleries, we love detail and realism. http://www.panedexpressions.com/stained-glass-gallery.html The copper foil method is perfect for us to cut tiny and narrow pieces for small flower petals, leaves, reeds, geometrics, scales of fish and many more elements of panels. We love the […]
40-Year Restoration of Paris’ Sainte-Chapelle Stained Glass Nearly Complete
Wonderful Wall Street Journal write-up by Gabriele Parussini and video of the process to restore the world-famous and legendary stained glass windows of Paris’ Sainte-Chapelle gothic church. They were begun in the 1970s and are nearing completion. A new technique pioneered during the restoration will ensure that the works will be long-lasting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhsEsy-l_k0 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887323308504579082991871355218 (May need to search […]
Assembling a Stained Glass Fireplace Screen
Some of you are wondering about the next steps to assemble and finish your fireplace screen, once you have completed the stained glass panels. Here are some tips: To assemble a fireplace screen we’ve found that 3/4″ u-flat zinc framing gives the support needed. To attach the sides to the center panel we use solid […]
It’s Our Stained Glass Blog Birthday :-)
We are celebrating our first year of blog posts. We’ve talked about stained glass patterns, pricing your stained glass projects, shared our free monthly patterns, and shown photos of some of our etched and stained glass projects. Along the way, we’ve gotten to share some of the great work all of you are doing, too. […]
Love Mosaics? This Seahorse uses Broken Teapot, Tile, Glass & More
Check out this inspiring seahorse mosaic created by Laurie Gilson. She used a broken teapot, kizmet tiles, glass scraps and more. Been saving broken teacups and other treasures. Make a mosaic! https://www.facebook.com/lauriegilson/media_set?set=a.616549768370067.1073741839.100000451482395&type=1
The Free Monthly Stained Glass Pattern is Posted
The free monthly stained glass pattern is here! Surprise! It’s a cabinet door design – elegant and easy. Check it out here: http://www.panedexpressions.com/free-stained-glass-patterns.html June 2013 Free Monthly Stained Glass Pattern – Cabinet Door – 111 Pc
New Pattern Book on CD is Here: CD #25 Stained Glass Cabinet Door Patterns
It’s here! Our new Pattern Book on CD with lots of Stained Glass Cabinet Door Patterns: “Don’t Slam That Door! Stained Glass Cabinet Door Patterns There are some great designs that will work for lanterns, andons and other spaces as well. Enjoy!
