Although Dalles de Verre, with its 1″ thick slabs of glass, is much stronger than conventional leaded stained glass, it is still vulnerable to determined vandalism.
This was the case in early 2022 when unknown miscreants attacked the sign resulting cracking of the epoxy resin matrix and the breaking and removal of numerous glass dalles.
You are worried about vandals damaging valuable stained glass windows in your place of worship. What is the best way to protect stained glass windows in religious buildings? Should you use acrylic, plexiglass, Lexan, tempered, or laminated glass? Explore the complex details in this post. Extremely valuable & vulnerable stained glass should be protected with Lexan or acrylic, but glass (laminated or tempered) can be used for panels at less risk. Always consult experts for the best advice. Table of contents Beautiful stained glass windows have inspired congregations in churches and synagogues since the Middle ages – communicating the parables … Read more
Stained glass sags mainly because it is exposed to extremes of temperature
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If you’re lucky enough to have stained glass windows in your home, then you know just how beautiful they can be. But keeping them looking their best requires a bit of work. In this post, we’ll show you how to care for and clean stained glass windows so that they always look stunning. Keep reading to learn more! Stained-glass windows are beautiful but fragile, so they require special care. Dust, then clean stained glass with a soft cloth moistened with distilled water. Never use abrasive pads, steel wool, or strong chemicals like ammonia or acid. If you have purchased an … Read more
Many churches, cathedrals, and synagogues, built since the mid-1950s, used a modern form of faceted stained glass called Dalle de Verre to decorate their windows. But what is Dalle de Verre, how is it made, and what are its advantages compared to traditional leaded glass? Dalle de Verre (from the French “slab of glass”) is a technique created by the French glass artist, Jean Gaudin in Paris in the 1930s. It is made from thick slabs of colored glass cut into shapes, faceted, arranged into patterns, and fixed in position with epoxy cement History of Dalle de Verre The development … Read more
If you grew up in America prior to 1978, you probably remember your parents telling you not to eat the paint chips. At the time, children were slowly and secretly developing lead poisoning, which caused severe developmental issues. Though lead paint has been done away with for decades now, lead is still used in the production of stained glass. Is lead in stained glass dangerous? The answer is – not really. Leaded stained glass poses more of a health risk to manufacturers than it does to homeowners. That is because the lead used in stained glass is only really dangerous … Read more
Antique stained glass is highly collectible for sentimental reasons as baby boomers look back on their childhood years. Beautiful examples can be found in antique shops or on eBay but they are often damaged, with cracked or missing pieces. The question becomes: is my broken stained glass worth repairing? Genuine stained glass panels from the early 1900s are well worth restoring but modern reproductions may not be. Consult a stained glass expert to be sure. Artistry in Glass video explains all you need to know about restoring stained glass. Antique panel from Chicago Restored This beautiful stained glass panel needed … Read more
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