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My First Painted Stained Glass Window, Part 2
November 21st, 2009
Painted pieces layed out before firing with rondels
Close up of painted pieces
I painted these border pieces today and am anxious to open the kiln tomorrow to see how they look. I’ve done samples, so I know that the red glass is going to turn a deep orange. I used Reusche’s tracing black paint with water and gum arabic to create the look. I like the combination with the rondels Chris made the other day. I haven’t decided what the background glass is going to be. Next blog will be the finished window, so come back for part 3!
Completion of Painted Stained Glass Windows Restoration
November 20th, 2009
Comparison of completed painted piece
Painted piece leaded into window
- Stained Glass window restored
I am so happy with the way the painted piece was reproduced. Lynda Marshall did a great job. She’s my painting teacher, so I think I’m in good hands! The major work I did aside from replacing the painted piece was to replace the border lead with zinc. The lead was falling apart and using zinc helped to make a much more stable window. There was also a lot of paint splatter and cleaning that off helped to make the window look like it did when it was first put together. I can’t wait until the church installs the windows when the space is completed. I’ll be sure to take pictures.
Chris Kemp Making Rondels For My First Painted Stained Glass Window, Part 1
November 19th, 2009
Frit used to color the rondels
Picking up the frit
Chris opening up the vessel
The rondel opening in the furnace
Flattening the rondel with wood board
I’ve been taking painting classes and for my first window, I’m going to paint the border pieces. In the center I wanted to use rondels, so Chris Kemp from the Hot Shops made them for me. I’ve taken classes to learn glass blowing, but it’s going to take awhile before I can make them on my own! It’s great to collaborate with people at the Hot Shops to get be able to achieve your ideas.
What Cheer Design Award for Painted Light Stained Glass Site!
November 10th, 2009
The Show 2009
Friday night was the Nebraska chapter AIGA award show. It is always fun to catch up with the local design crowd and view the great work from our friends (and enemies?) over the last year.
Five of our websites were recognized this year with bronze awards. Congratulations to RehabVisions, Jeffrey Koterba, Painted Light Stained Glass and Geoff Johnson. Our own project (I live in Omaha) was also on the wall.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
John Henry Müller
Come see me at the Beth El Sisterhood Boutique!
November 9th, 2009
LET’S GO SHOPPING
AT THE BETH EL SISTERHOOD
BOUTIQUE
Cookie Sale • Raffle • Pizza Lunch
Sunday, November 15 • 10 am-3 pm
Breakfast & Lunch Available
Pizza by the Slice
Raffle Prizes Every 10 Minutes!
Vendors Offering a Wide Range of Items
Judaic Items • Original Art • Unique Hand-Crafted Jewelry
Women’s and Children’s Accessories • Home Decor
Gifts • Sterling Silver Jewelry • Specialized Stationery
Cookbooks • Kitchen Items • Skin Care • Baskets • Scarves
Purses • Beaded Accessories • Knitted Wear • Antique Jewelry
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