| When creating a stain glass window the design may | | | | lose its original brightness and color that the lead lines |
| begin as a drawing, a painting, a photograph or any | | | | once had. The blackness or copper of the patina will |
| other kind of graphic artwork. The design needs to | | | | dull and you find that over time there will be a buildup |
| be simple and bold. Once you are happy with the | | | | of some type of corrosion and it usually appears |
| design you can start work on the stain glass window. | | | | around the edges of the lead. Most manufactures |
| Nothing is better or creates character like a stained | | | | use lead as the bonding material because it is flexible |
| glass window, it is elegant and it adds sophistication | | | | to use and it last for a very long time. Lead is used |
| to your home, the light that is produced is soft and is | | | | and stripped into predetermined shapes so that they |
| diffused into your home and creates a soothing | | | | can be fitted between then the pieces of glass. As |
| atmosphere. It's a good idea to make two copies of | | | | you get some experience under your belt you can |
| the pattern so that you can use one copy to cut the | | | | acquire more tools and accessories as deemed |
| templates and the other copy to place on the work | | | | necessary by you- the master craftsman. If you do |
| piece to see how it fits. You can cut some costs if | | | | your homework earlier on before diving in with both |
| someone can donate their old cutters to you, but | | | | feet, you will find that some of the tools you use will |
| even if you need to go out and purchase some | | | | continue to be used by you for many, many years |
| stained glass cutters they are usually a pretty | | | | to come. These tools help assist an individual in |
| reasonable price. Creating stain glass there are many | | | | marking, cutting, smoothing, and soldering the glass. |
| techniques that can be used. When creating the | | | | To make stained glass, you will first need to get the |
| classic stained glass window, there are many pieces | | | | tools and materials ready. Some people use stain |
| of color glasses, you will need to cut each piece so | | | | glass making as a hobby and other times the hobby |
| they fit together, then you will need to take lead, | | | | becomes a business. Stain glass windows are |
| brass or copper and use it as a buffer between the | | | | becoming very popular again and many people want |
| glass. Rub the lead lines and get them well coated | | | | these colorful windows in their home to brighten and |
| with the chemical on the cotton. Take an old rag and | | | | bring good cheer. Many people bring the stain glass |
| polish the lead lines very vigorously. To create an | | | | windows into their homes by purchasing lamp shades |
| illusion of a lead line you need to do it on both sides | | | | that are stained glass. One of the most popular |
| of the glass. Sometimes, a piece of stained glass will | | | | stained glass lamps is tiffany. |