Archive for the 'window glass' Category
Hey viewers, Don’t miss out! The contest will end in two weeks for today.Remember, the contest is to find the most beautiful glass window picture in the world (or at least in our little portion of it). Win one hundred bucks just for sending in a digital window picture. I love beautiful glass windows, don’t you? For the details (there are a few simple rules) go to:
http://hubpages.com/hub/VoteTheMostBeautifulGlassWindowInTheWorld
I’ll be grateful if you participate! 
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Jerry (webmaster: Crafting Glass)
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Welcome to CraftingGlass.com! Crafting Glass features videos, articles, pictures, and blogs on making and caring for beautiful glass objects. Whether it is information on stained glass, etched glass, or glass beads you will find it here. The sources for the tools and supplies you will need for crafting and maintaining decorative glass likely will be found here as well. Tips on buying, installing, and repairing window glass are provided on this web site also. For a list of categories please look in the column on the left side of this page. Please feel free to comment (blog) on any article or video. I also welcome suggestions for new articles, pictures, or videos in the broad catagory of “glass” (use the “contact us/me” page), How awesome can glass be? Well, just look at the beautiful images below for some idea of the beauty and versatility of glass.
Central Train Station R10/O5, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Architectural glass by Derix Glass Studios (derix.com). Pictured is the Glass art ceiling and glass art pillars.
Narcissus Quagliata, artist
A small stained glass window in an near 100 year old home.
A hand blown and hand cut small glass vase. 
Agate glass pitcher 
Although I did not get the required ten pictures to start the contest (sadly) I did get the great pictures below (not in any particular order). I’m sharing them with you today. The first window picture is in St Josephs Chapel at ground zero in New York. The artist is Guy Kemper (www.kemperstudio.com). Second picture is a private residence window done by Karen Tarlow submitted by her husband Paul Tarlow(www.heliosglass.com). The last lovely picture is of a window in a sanctuary door in the Congregation Bethaynu in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Image courtesy of Lynn Katz Danzig (no web site given). Three different types of glass work, three different styles, yet all are stunning, IMHO. My thanks to you all.
Now please view these three beautiful glass window pictures just below. Jerry (webmaster, Crafting Glass)
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Entry #3
To answer the lady (Demerah), and several others with this, or a similar, question: “can you tell me how to make fake stained glass on plexiglass because I am working with children” I believe the following sites will be helpful:
Gallory Glass http://www.plaidonline.com/apGG.asp
Cynthia du Pré Argent http://www.virtue.to/articles/stained_glass.html
associatedcontent.com http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/198788/how_to_fake_stained_glass_windows_in.html
Thanks for all your questions!
Jerry (webmaster Crafting Glass)
I am talking about external, non-functioning types. I want to know how to measure my windows, how to choose among the different styles and materials, how to install, how to maintain. I am looking to be pointed to on-line references, hopefully one basic tutorial.
DYI.com is a good source for do-it yourself techniques. They usually have diagrams, how to measure, installation instructions.
Home Depot and Lowes websites have information on shutters.
americanblind.com may be helpful, too.
How to install frosted window film for privacy. Achieve the look of sandblasted or etched glass. A primer for first time do-it-yourself window film installers.
Second in a series of DIY window film installation videos, viewers should watch the ’step 1′ glass preparation video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rpuaZ4G2ZU
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This well known web site does much more than just try to sell you new windows.Andersen Windows web pages has loads of information to help you decide what style and type of window to choose. Look at the “information” page for tips on construction (for you handy people). Find glass window design ideas here as well. On other pages you can even “tour” great looking homes. I would rate this Andersen Window site as one of the best commercial sites on the internet, IMHO.
Jerry, manager/web author, Crafting Glass
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Solar Control window films are becoming more and more popular for blocking unwanted heat and glare in homes and businesses. Step by step instructions and tips for successfully installing do-it-yourself window film on flat glass in homes or businesses.
This video is part of a series. You should view our step 1 video on proper glass preparation in conjunction with this video before you begin your window film project. See it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rpuaZ4G2ZU or on our website www.ApexFilms.ca
Duration : 0:6:19
Finding the balance of light and privacy for bathrooms can sometimes be a challenge, particularly on main floors or where buildings are close together. Decorative privacy window films offer the perfect solution. This video demonstration provides you with the instructions and professional tips for a wet-adhesive decorative film installation. This video should be viewed in conjunction with our video on Glass Preparation at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rpuaZ4G2ZU before embarking on a do-it-yourself window film project.
Duration : 0:4:23
Mock ad for non-translucent portal materials
Duration : 16 sec