Stained Glass As a Part of Home Decor

Stained glass art has centuries of interesting history behind its application. It used to be that stained glass windows were found primarily in churches, cathedrals, and other places of worship. Over the course of hundreds of years, this glass window type has seen a shift in its use. From being exclusively religious to commercial and more common applications in residential buildings as well.

Keeping up with the tradition, and for achieving the same neatness in design, the process of making stained glass windows is performed primarily by hand. Alkaline fluxes and other constituent materials, such as different types of stabilizing agents, are mixed in mixer plants before being fed into a furnace. There, the mixture is heated up to 2500°F and later cooled, to be finally packed and shipped in different sizes. The color requirements dictate the quantities of the raw materials that make up the mixture and the subsequent final product.

Next comes the window-making process. Stained window artisans usually begin by making a smaller version of the required design, to minimize chances of error. This is usually followed by a full-scale color drawing of the required design and another black and white design called the “cartoon”. Finally, the cut-line and pattern-drawing are prepared, to help ensure accurate placing and binding of the glass pieces used in the project.

You will absolutely love a custom stained glass window installation at your place if you are someone who prefers something more than the regular window designs. Stained glass windows offer an ever-dynamic experience, with their patterns presenting breathtaking views throughout the course of the day.

With custom stained glass windows, you can take this one step further and get a design of your choice. A custom stained glass window can be the outstanding factor that gives your place the personal touch that it deserves. You will only need to search for a competent custom stained glass window making company, to turn your design idea into a colorful and mesmerizing pattern. See examples of our stained glass art projects on Instagram.

Leaded stained glass windows are another window design option that you can go for, to achieve that antique and sophisticated look. The process is not very dissimilar to the stained glass making method discussed above, with the exception of metal came used to hold the glass pieces together. These lead came are used as a part of the intricate design that is intended for the final look of the window.

Stained glass holds a special place in all decor projects, owing to its unique quality of forming amazing patterns from the absorbed light. The use of stained glass panels in luxury entry doors has also been popularized in recent decades.

These doors give an inviting look, adding to the value of your home. Their use is equally effective in hotels and other commercial buildings, where aesthetics are of prime importance. Stained glass panels can be used both in internal and external doors, with complete control over the amount of light and the type of color patterns that are formed. See our glass art gallery for examples of doors and windows made using stained colored glass technique.