Stained glass design and its greatest risk
Before I tell you about the greatest risk I face today, let me remind you of this obvious truth …
David Williams
The Heraldic Arms
How to Paint a Stained-Glass Coat of Arms
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From Undercoating and Copy-Tracing through to Silver Staining with Sandalwood and Lavender (forget about water or vinegar – it’s far too expensive, and also unpredictable)
Stephen promised you a sneak preview of our new technique-packed glass painting film, The Heraldic Arms of Hampton Hall. But he’s a bit behind with his work right now, so it’s my happy job to tell you the trailer is ready for you to watch. It’s a wonderful overview of all the techniques you’ll learn, and how they fit together.
Silver Stain
A video demonstration
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Now our client had approved the 16 designs he’d asked for, and so it was back to us to secure his agreement on the painted glass itself – on what it must look like when it’s finished.
His insistence was, his skylights must look ancient.
And that is why we spent these last few weeks establishing and refining the necessary techniques to make the glass look very old.
Today the client’s architect called in to see the samples we had made.
The meeting went as well as you could wish.
So now we can reveal for the first time how the ancient-looking glass was stained – including a short video for you.
A Useful Way Of Deciding Where To Put Your Highlights
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We’ve been a little silent for a while. Here’s why – plus you’ll find a really useful tip about highlighting.