Making Stained Glass Windows for My House
posted on 19 December 2011 | posted in
Holiday and Travel
I live in a house built in the mid 1920s it has many features of that style such as hardwood floors, unpainted woodwork, tall ceilings, and large rooms. Despite all the crazy things that can happen to a house, the two original stained glass windows are intact and absolutely lovely, especially on a sunny day. I love the bespoke feel to everything. I myself love to give bespoke handmade gifts to people, so living in a house full of bespoke features is a real pleasure to my eyes. Recently, I have learned to work with stained glass and I am now working on a window that will cover the window in the back door. I decided to use visual elements of the existing windows, although my skills are nowhere near as good as those of the person who created the original windows. Why stained glass? For one thing, it lets in light without allowing people to see in. It also is much easier to clean than having to take down curtains for cleaning. It's cat-proof, too! My curtains have claw marks in them from cats using them to hold on while stretching. Before I tried it myself, I thought creating with stained glass was impossible for ordinary mortals. However, once I learned the basic process, I discovered that it is both do-able and fun. It is not horribly expensive, as I use scrap glass from the local stained glass supply (often $1/pound). Adding stained glass to my house is providing me with a lot of enjoyment and I believe it will enhance the livability of my house.
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