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The choices range from Cathedral Stained Glass to Antique Art Glass.
The glass you choose for your project will be a determining factor in its overall appearance.
Cathedral Stained Glass is more commonly used than Antique Art Glass which can be hard to find and expensive.
There is a wide variety in the different types of stained glass available. Stained glass also comes in a large selection of colors, transparencies, and textures. Other determining factors, when choosing glass, include glass coatings and ease of cutting.
Manufacturers Some of the common stained glass manufacturers include Spectrum, Wissmach, Bullseye, Kokomo, Youghiogheny, Uroboros and Van Gogh. Your stained glass project can be made from one manufacturer's glass or a combination of glass from different manufacturers. Spectrum glass tends to be the easiest glass to cut in our opinion.
Glass color choices are constantly increasing. There is an array of choices in various hues. There are blues, greens, yellows, purples, reds, pinks, browns, grays, blacks, whites and clears.
Transparency The density or transparency of glass refers to the amount of light that is transmitted through it. The density of glass can be transparent, semi-transparent, opaque or anywhere in between.
Textures
Although most glass is smooth, you can also choose to use textured glass. Glass textures go from subtle to dramatic. The more textured the glass, the more care is needed when cutting. With textured glass, one side is usually more textured than the other. You should cut on the smoother side. Some of the common textured glass includes rough rolled, hammered, granite, crackled and Waterglass (registered trademark of Spectrum). For more information on texturesd glass, click here.
Glass Coatings Glass coatings add an additional design element. The types of coatings used on glass can include, iridescent, mirrored, frosted, sandblasted, etched and metallic. Iridescent coating has a metallic sheen and creates a rainbow affect. The darker the glass, the more distinct the rainbow affect.
Stained Glass Sheets Stained glass is commonly sold in quarter sheets, half sheets and sometimes even full sheets. Quarter sheets are approximately 12" x 12". Half sheets are usually 16" x 24". Full sheets are not commonly sold due to there size. When determining the amount of glass needed for a project, allow 25% for waste factor.
Yes, there are many different glasses to choose from.
Try antique art glass or semi-antique glass.
Look through the choices of cathedral stained glass.
The point is, have fun and experiment.
The end result will be one-of-a-kind art work.
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