is a mosaic of coloured and clear glass using the techniques listed below
Leaded glass
also referred to as: lead lights, lead designs, leaded panel. This is a construction method quite like a jigsaw puzzle. Glass is cut to individual shapes which fit together to form a pattern, picture or design. Lead cames (lead strips produced for this purpose) are then used to join the pieces of glass to form a panel. Where the lead meets, solder is applied.
The panel is then weather proofed and strengthened with lead light cement and polish.
Acid Etching.
This
technique
involves
using
a
specialist
clear
glass
with
a
thin
layer
of
coloured
glass
melted
(flashed)
onto
one
side.
Acid
is
used
to "eat"
or
"etch" into
the
coloured
layer
to
produce
a
contrasting
design.
Acid Etching Paste
is a paste which when applied to clear or coloured glass produces a soft frosted appearance.
Sandblasting.
High pressured sand is fired onto and cuts into the glass. The effect is a frosted texture.
A picture is painted onto and then fired into the glass. The art work is then permanent.
Copper Foil.
Copper
foiling
was
introduced
at
the
end
of
the
19th
century
by
Louis.
C.
Tiffany.
Glass
shapes
are
cut
and
ground.
The
edges
of
the
glass
are
then
covered
in
copper
foil.
The
glass
is
then
connected
or
pieced
together,
by
running
a
bead
of
molten
solder
over
the
copper
foiled
glass.
This
method
is
used
to
create
3
dimensional
objects,
such
as
lamp
shades.
A decorative panel can be made using all the above techniques.
