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Article #205: The Great Looking Stained Glass Window

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The general look and feel of a room Revival of the Stained Glass Window
depends to a large extent on its window The making of stained glass windows was
coverings. Therefore, whenever you design an ancient craft used primarily in
a window treatment, keep in mind the churches. In modern times, it has been
overall design and its impact from the revived and can be used almost everywhere
outside of your home. One sure way to do as a brilliant, vibrant form of artwork.
this is to use stained glass windows, If you want to, you can even make your
which can also be a great investment. own stained glass window.
Exterior Looks The same basic techniques are used today
To provide a uniform look to your homes as were used during the middle ages. The
exterior, try to design your window molten glass is first cast into a shallow
coverings so theyll be of similar colors. mold. This is achieved by blowing an
Imagine the disharmony it would create if elongated bubble, which is then trimmed
someone on the curb were to see a blue and flattened. Approximately 70 hours
curtained window on one side and yellow later, its ready be cooled and cut.
one on the other. Terrible! Today, diamonds are used to cut the
You can safely bet that stained glass glass, since they ensure a cleaner break.
windows will look great even from the The glass is cut into pieces which match
street. You need not worry, as they will the shape and colors of the original
add an extra touch of elegance and class pattern. To distinguish the details of
to the outward appearance of your home. faces and hands, half tones or textures
The positive outcome of creating these can be applied. In case you want to
great-looking rooms is that you will feel modify the colors of the glass at this
warm and happy. When you pay extra stage, you can apply matteing, which is a
attention to how your window treatments layer of glass paint. A genuine stained
look from the street, you enhance its glass window is nothing more than an
overall charm and curb appeal. assortment of colored pieces.






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