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Selecting Glass
Selecting Glass
Selecting Stained Glass
The right choice of color and type of glass for a particular project is key to creating the best possible piece. There are so many different types of glass, such as basic clear window glass, solid opaque glass, drapery glass, cathedral glass, opalescent glass, glue chip glass and so much more.
After working with the different types of glass, you will begin to understand the nature of each type. Some glass is much "softer" then others when you grind it, this means that the glass grinds easily which is good and bad. If you know which types of glass are softer, you can adjust your grinding so that you don't accidentally grind too much away. If you know the glass you are working with is "harder", you will know that you have to apply more pressure when you grind.
If you are using drapery glass which is a sheet of heavily folded glass that looks like the folds in fabric, you will have to understand how to properly cut and grind it. All of this comes with practice and being informed by articles such as the ones on our site.
Glass can be expensive, some of the more esoteric glass can cost hundreds of dollars for a large sheet. Many stores will sell smaller pieces, usually around 12" square that can range in price from a few dollars to $40 or more depending on many factors. You should definitely shop around, a good starting point is our listing of online stores.
After working with the different types of glass, you will begin to understand the nature of each type. Some glass is much "softer" then others when you grind it, this means that the glass grinds easily which is good and bad. If you know which types of glass are softer, you can adjust your grinding so that you don't accidentally grind too much away. If you know the glass you are working with is "harder", you will know that you have to apply more pressure when you grind.
If you are using drapery glass which is a sheet of heavily folded glass that looks like the folds in fabric, you will have to understand how to properly cut and grind it. All of this comes with practice and being informed by articles such as the ones on our site.
Glass can be expensive, some of the more esoteric glass can cost hundreds of dollars for a large sheet. Many stores will sell smaller pieces, usually around 12" square that can range in price from a few dollars to $40 or more depending on many factors. You should definitely shop around, a good starting point is our listing of online stores.
