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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