Once that is done, we will add a small bead of caulking around the entire edge of the window. This has two purposes. One is to match the color of the existing trim and or window frame, so it has a smooth, professional appearance.
At Stained Glass Austin, we have over two decades of experience with stained glass window installations of all sizes, in all different areas of the home or office space. You can trust us to use the most effective stained glass installation technique for your project.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Martin Faith is a talented artisan, businessman, and collector of rare and antique stained glass windows. After moving to the United States from Scotland, Martin opened up his own studio which produces custom, handmade stained glass.
Martin's areas of expertise range widely and include historic glass preservation, religious stained glass, and restoration. The ideal situation would have been to originally use a double channel frame, such as Sussman with built-in divisional mullions. This approach would have minimized the visual intrusion of add-on frames.
Here is the project with the add-on frames and art glass installed. In some sections the windows were divided into as many as three panels. Stained glass is so demanding of attention that the additional structural elements go virtually unnoticed. It is nearly impossible to give a general weight for finished stained glass panels. Aside from the overall size of a panel, another factor is the lead came which comes in many sizes.
Kessler Studios uses various lead widths to add an expressive element to the design. Thus, while a very simple design might top out at pounds per square foot, a complex panel might weigh pounds per square foot All frame manufacturers factor in these variables and size the frame stock accordingly. Many commercial frame suppliers will claim to have a frame that will work with stained glass panels. This is NOT the case. There are manufacturers who produce specialty frames which accommodate both exterior protective glazing and interior stained glass panels.
Kessler studios uses the frames of the J. Sussman Company and highly recommends their product. Kessler Studios can specify frames for a project, or serve as a consultant for the glazing contractor.
Stained Glass. How To Blow A Sheet of Glass. Build A Stained Glass Window. Rails and stiles for the frame are cut on molding machines, then glued together around the panel.
The panel "floats" in a U-shaped channel in the frame. This allows the panel to expand and contract with changes in humidity while preventing it from splitting or prying the frame apart.
The glue joints between rails and stiles are stronger than the wood itself. You will not be able to disassemble the frame without destroying it.
The same may go for removing the panel. As a woodworker, I would probably set up a jig and use a router to remove the backside of the U-channel. With the backside of the U-channel cut away, the panel should just lift out of the frame.
The rounded corners from the cutter can be squared with a hand chisel. Your woodworker friend might be able to use the removed panels in other projects. I would offer them as compensation for the assistance. Throw in a sun catcher when the job is done, and you can probably get help whenever you need it.
The front side of the frame probably has a molded profile, which will prevent you from cutting the rabbet any deeper. When you install the stained glass panel in the rabbet you have, you will not have enough depth to install any type of molding to hold the panel, or cover the edges of the rabbet. You could hold the panel in place with tacks and finish the edge with glazing putty. You could put a finish on the rabbet, and install the panel with clips. You can buy these clips from woodworking stores or on-line catalogs.
This would create a raised "frame" on the back of the doorframe, which you may or may not like. And, you would have to put a matching finish on the battens. Or, you could go to a cabinet shop and have them make new frames to your specifications and use the old doors for firewood. How do I do small panels for existing windows? Can I use copper foil construction? Foil construction done correctly will provide an environmental seal and will have more than enough structural strength in a 9x12 panel.
Pay attention to cleaning to remove the flux residue after soldering so you won't have acid corrosion, particularly if you install the stained glass panel behind the existing glazing. The clear glazing in front of the stained glass panel has advantages and disadvantages. It does provide protection and makes window cleaning easier, but some people object to the sunlight glare obscuring the outside view of the window.
The inside view is relatively unaffected. You will have to pay attention to the possibility of condensation between the panels in installation and leave breather holes inside, or seal the panels together with a desiccant in the border seal.
Measure the rabbet-to-rabbet opening, and don't assume the frame is square. Take several measurements to see what you have to deal with. This is the opening the glass will mount into, not the viewing area. You don't want the frame compressing your panel and causing it to buckle. This is a common failure caused by poor installation.
Lead came construction will have different dimensions for border lead and glass area. The edge of your panel will sit in the rabbet and will not be visible in the viewing area of the window. Aesthetics rules say your glass should not disappear in the rabbet. There should be a visible lead border on the edge of the panel in the viewing area of the frame.
To install the panel, put a bead of putty glazing compound in the corner of the rabbet. Glaze the rabbet just like you would for ordinary glass installation.
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