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- History of Stained Glass in the United States
by Earl Garber. Stained glass has had a long history of over 5,000 years throughout Europe, but due to the late discovery of North America the art form has had a rather short run comparatively in the States. The history of stained glass panels in the United States of course begins on the East coast since cities there have a head start over those on the West coast when it comes to development and the arts.
John... products, articles, news
- Creating Custom Stained Glass Panels
by Earl Garber. There have been many developments in the production of stained glass panels over the centuries, but one thing that has not changed is the hand construction of the actual window. So contrary to most other products it is just as easy to get a custom designed panel as it is to get a generic reproduction.
In the past the process to create the glass was fairly complex, but now large manufacturers hav... products, articles, news
- 6 Tips for Your Mosaic Art
by Mark Piscopo. Mosaic art is becoming increasingly popular - with a renaissance as an art media, but also in the home improvement industry. Whether you are piecing together mosaic tiles and glass beads for the sheer guilty pleasure of creating a piece of art - or if you are putting your skill to work as a craftsman - mosaic art is certainly a thing of beauty.
For those of you who are just getting started in y... products, articles, news
- The Beauty Of Green Glassware
by Michelle Bery. Glassware collectors the world over are in tune to the varied and beautiful collections of glass that define certain generations. Glassware lines can actually act as a historical timeline, as we see the lines and colors metamorphose to reflect the changing times. There are glassware collections for all tastes and budgets - running from the conservative and clear to the funky and colorful.
One su... products, articles, news
- Types of Beads Used in Beading
by Anne Lim. If you are a first time beader, you would be amazed by the various types of beads available when you step into a bead store.
The many variety of beads would amaze you. There are seed beads, glass beads, plastic beads, crystal beads and more. You could even opt for the do-it yourself types whereby you design your own innovation on the beads itself.
Depending on the types of beads, you could pair... products, articles, news
- Preparing Items for Decoupage
by Karen LeBlanc. WoodLightly sand any rough spots. Fill rough spots and holes with wood filler and then sand. Wipe with a damp sponge. If you want a stained background, use a water-soluble, alcohol-based wood stain. You may need to seal the wood.
You can apply your cutout directly onto untreated wood, but it's better to apply a sealer. Before sanding wood paint a base coat first as the water-based paint lifts th... products, articles, news
- How To Make A Beautiful Rosary Bracelet With Premium Furnace Glass Beads
by Sheri Hill. We all have a vice. Mine happens to be this habit of buying every pretty bead I see. My very favorite beads are the blown furnace cane glass beads...particularly from US artists Mingo & Asho and David Christensen. They are positively stunning! I have now found a way to use the chub style furnace beads to make a rosary bracelet.
If you are not familiar with a rosary bracelet, or how to pray w... products, articles, news
- How To Build A Solid Shipping Crate For Stained Glass
by David Gomm. To ship a piece of glass, it needs to be crated and well protected. We build a crate around every piece of glass which we ship. It needs to be a custom fit so that the glass can be adequately protected. The pictures that go with the article are of us building a crate for an 18" by 30" window. We use the same techniques when crating bigger windows.
We start by laying out a piece of 1" thick, rigi... products, articles, news
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