stained glass – artistry-in-glass

How to care for & clean stained glass – tips from an expert!

by John

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

Cabinet glass inserts: kitchen cabinet door replacement

by John

transform your cabinets with glass inserts

Glass cabinet inserts are available in a large variety of styles and will revitalize your outdated kitchen. Replacing the wood in your existing doors increases the light and allows you to see the cabinet contents. The main types of cabinet glass, arranged in approximate order from most affordable to most expensive, are: 1) Clear or Tinted Architectural glass2) Textured Glass3) Etched (Sandblasted) Glass4) Overlay Leaded Glass5) Stained or Beveled Art Glass Table of contents As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 1) Clear or Tinted Architectural Glass The simplest way to update a dark and dated kitchen is … Read more

Repair of Dalle de Verre – find out how from the experts!

by John

Dalle de Verre, from the French “slab of glass” has been a popular way to make stained glass windows since the mid-1950s. Although it appears to be stronger than traditional leaded glass, it can be broken by determined vandals. So, how is Dalle de Verre repaired? Find out from the glass experts in this post. Dalle de Verre panels are heavy so minor repairs are best made in-situ. Seriously damaged panels must be removed, broken apart, & remade with new epoxy resin. Dalle de Verre looks strong but … Although Dalle de Verre appears to be strong because it is … Read more

What is dalle de verre? Learn all about faceted art glass!

by John

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

Is beveled glass safe? a lead safety study

by John

My customer was delighted with her purchase of a glass table with a unique beveled glass base but, with a small child in the house, she was concerned that the table might be unsafe. Her worry was mainly the possibility of lead poisoning so she reached out to the experts at Artistry in Glass for advice. From her excellent images, we figured out that the metal came was brass rather than lead and so we were able to reassure our customer that the danger of lead poisoning was very low. We further assisted her by recommending that the heavy top … Read more

How to Care for a Stained Glass Skylight

by John

Decorative skylights are some of the most beautiful applications of the stained glass art. Lit from above either by natural or artificial light, they illuminate your room in your chosen decorative style by day and night. But they are vulnerable to expensive damage by lack of maintenance and accidents. Be sure to follow this maintenance checklist. Clean with very great care – dust or wipe with a damp cloth Contact a professional if you notice sagging or bowing Do not drop a lightbulb or other object down onto the glass Remember that a broken skylight is likely to be expensive … Read more

How Much Does Stained Glass Cost? a Useful Guide

by John

restored Art Nouveau-style transom from Chicago

Many people admire the beauty of stained glass and would love to commission a panel for their home. But they have no idea of how to order stained glass and how much a panel costs. Learn all you need to know about how much stained glass costs in this useful guide. The cost of a stained glass panel is made up of the following charges, design, color choice, measuring, fabrication, and delivery & installation. Simple designs with fewer pieces and straight lines cost much less than complex curvilinear designs. Measuring, delivery & installation charges depend on the distance from the … Read more

Is leaded glass dangerous? Do not worry – learn the facts!

by John

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