About this Product
MULTICOLORED STAINED GLASS CROSS PANEL CHURCH STYLE
Constructed with classical leaded glass technique and materials the sturdy panel will bring joy for generations.
We begin with a Cross constructed of 1 1/2 inch wide beveled glass rails, that refract the suns light and bring this symbolic shape to life. The background patter of diamonds, are filed with a beautiful mix of hand blown cathedral glass of various finishes in soft yellow, amble, pink, green and blue tones.
Glass has been carefully cut and seated within lead came bracing that is then soldered into place, the same method used for centuries in churches and cathedrals round the word. Cement is applied, filling in the gaps between the glass and lead and allowed to cure forming a rigid panel designed to stand the test of time.
After a lengthy cleaning process the sturdy zinc frame and all solder elements are treated with a dark patina giving that aged look. Carnauba wax is applied and the entire panel buffed to a high polished shine.
All SCW Glassworks pieces are studio quality, cathedral glass that will never fade in color. Sturdy rings are located at the top corners of the frame for hanging. This beautiful expression of faith is a perfect accent for any decor or a fantastic gift for someone you love. Your spirits will be lifted watching the rainbow effect emitted from the beveled cross or see its outline and background colors trace across your house as the suns light shines through.
Approximate size: 10.5” x 13.5”
Approximate weight: 2lb 14oz
Shipped insured, double boxed and marked fragile.
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design can be adapted to fit a custom size or be done in custom colors and textures to fit your exact needs. Just click the “Message Brian” button below and let’s create the perfect stained glass piece for you.
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Meet the Maker
Photographer, graphic artist, web developer and tech professional turned stained glass artist and following his dreams.
Some of my earliest memories are of Sunday mornings, looking at the patters and colors of the large windows in our church; observing the changes week to week the weather and the seasons had on them.
My step father pass the time during long Ohio winters painting with oils, a pastime that was just not me. Instead I found joy in photography. This began with capturing the right images with the right combination of lens, aptitude and speed. This then evolved to hours in darkrooms fine tuning exposure merinos to achieve mi vision. I called it “painting with light”.
Career life found me working with digital media often joking that PhotoShop was my second language. While it paid the bills, what I was created was limited by a computer monitor and not meant to last. I feel compelled to create something that would feel real, like old photo prints of my youth, something that would bring joy for years like this old church windows. This lead me to walk into my first stained glass shop….my world would never be the same.
This journey of eduction in the stained glass craft, has been an amazing one with tips from hundreds of artists in online communities and one on one guidance from local expert glass artists with decades of experience. The completion of each project lead to another. This excitement was only out shown by the joy of someone purchasing my work and hearing the stories of how that work brought joy others.
It is often said that you have to give something away in order to keep it. This is why I am proud to be part of goimagine.com and their commitment to helping children, giving the next generation the opportunity to follow their dreams too.
How it’s Made
Crafting stained glass art is a balance of art and mechanics that when done right result in a price that will last the test of time, bring years of joy. I take each project to heart knowing the intended owner has invested in stand glass for both it’s unique beauty and it’s ability to stand the test of time.
My process begins with the design itself, built both for beauty and for strength; each line is purpose built; to render the form and support the image it creates. Once the design is finalized, the right method of contraction is chosen. This panel uses the “Leaded Glass” following a similar process used for centuries, a method you have likely seen in countless churches and public building. This ancient technique seats each glass elements into an”h” shaped piece of pure stretched lead. Gaps between the lead and glass are filed with a cement mix hat when sured creates an air tight glass panel. using copper adhered to each glass element that is then soldered together.
I next select the glass, taking into account the opacity, colors & textures needed to fit the design I have imagined. Next I meticulous score and break and refine each glass element; shaping each piece to the exact shape needed. These elements are placed on the bench, checked and rechecked to assure accuracy.
After quality checking each element, they are all cleaned and then painstakingly assembled by cutting and molding pure lead came around each glass element. Once the pule is fully constructed the lead joints are solder together with using 60/40 solder (60% led & 40% tin).
Next a carefully blended combination of cement, whitening and linseed oil is carefully mixed then applied to the panel pushed between the gaps where the glass mesh the lead came. This mix is then left to set for several days. This bond gives the panel great strength and when properly maintained, will allow the panel to last for decades.
Next excess cement is methodically scraped away from each glass element leaving clean straight seams. This is followed by many passes over the glass with a wire brush to future clean the glass. This process is often related two or three times before the panel is truly ready for the next step.
Darkening agents are applied to the lead to bring out a rich finish to the lead. The panel is protected with Carnauba wax that is applied and buffed many times over until to a high polished shine is attained.
