Stained Glass
By: Fischer
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About Stained GlassLoading...
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Table of ContentsAbout Stained Glass
Stained glass is an art form that can be found around the world. It involves taking sheets of glass and turning them into beautiful designs. Some people do stained glass as their jobs, and some people do it as a hobby. It can be very expensive so many people sell their art.
Sun rays illuminating inside the Nasir-al-Molk mosque of Iran with dazzling colours and designs
About Stained Glass
La Sainte Chapelle is a gothic chapel in Paris with 15 stained glass windows that are 15m tall!
Stained Glass Through The Years
Stained glass can be found all around the world and is often seen in churches and cathedrals. There is evidence of stained glass work all the way back in the 7th century.
Nowadays, people still make and repair large windows, but also make smaller designs and sun catchers.
Nowadays, people still make and repair large windows, but also make smaller designs and sun catchers.
TOOLS
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Stained glass work requires many specialized tools that help to create these incredible works of art. Each tool has a specific job and is used in a particular step in the process.
TRADE
Stained glass work requires many specialized tools that help to create these incredible works of art. Each tool has a specific job and is used in a particular step in the process.
TOOLS of the TRADE
Glass Grinder
One item glass workers need is called a grinder. It is one of the more expensive items you need, but if you take care of it , it can last a lifetime. The grinder is used to shape the glass pieces, so they fit together perfectly like a beautiful handmade puzzle.
The glass grinder works by spinning a diamond coated bit, which efficiently pulverizes the glass you do not want on the piece. It is important to keep the base of your grinder full of water to keep the glass dust from getting into the air and your lungs.