Stained Glass Panels
Stained glass panels can make any space look more artful and colourful. One should also understand that stained glass panels are not just for use with windows as they can be used in other ways as well. In fact, you can use these panels in any space that is begging for some extra adornment or ornamentation. The kitchen is an area that can do with these stained glass panels.
Stained glass –decorative value
If you are tired of using ceramic or standard glass or even mosaic tiles in your kitchen then it pays to take a look at the benefits of using stained glass panels that will add a touch of decorative value to the kitchen. Even though these panels generally are not normally associated with a kitchen they can still be used as a perfect backsplash in this part of a home.
Create your own
Rather than buying stained glass panels it is also possible to create your own ones. These panels, if created in the proper manner, will certainly serve as prominent accents to a home and office as well as of course a church. The art of creating such panels goes back a long way in time and the artists that know how to create stained glass panels are those that are able to craft some truly beautiful objects.
Suitable design
All that is needed is to create or choose a suitable design and it is important to determine just how many panels are required and you need to also pick a suitable size. Once the size and colours of glass have been chosen you can then start to work on creating them.
Stained glass panels can be of a small size and can include various pieces of glass that can be put together to create an excellent stained glass panel. You can also go for panels that are large and use these as a decorative element.
You need to pick a suitable design which can range from the complex to the simple. Next, it is necessary to break your stained glass into several different pieces. To break the glass you will need to use a proper clipper or pliers and be sure to wear gloves when performing this activity. Next, take the different pieces and fit them into a desired pattern or shape or colour correlation and ensure that the patterns are of the right size.
It is also necessary to sand as well as trim the glass edges and at the same time ensure that the pattern remains intact. With a cementing brush you will need to take the cementing mixture and apply it in between whatever cracks there are in the coloured stained glass. The wax will not allow the cement from becoming attached to the sheet of glass. Be sure to wipe away any cement mixture that has lodged itself on the glass and do this as quickly as possible.
Next simply let everything dry and then lay out your panel and then you need to perform the insertion of solder which is best done with copper strips. Finally, seal your stained glass panels into the stained glass panel and you have your finished product available for you.
