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Stained Glass d20 for RPG fans

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Sep 222008

I love these stained glass versions of a d20 (20-sided dice) used by gamers for table top role playing games. This gives me yet another project to add to my list.

I have made little sea shell and sand pyramids (will post photo soon,) but now I want to try making d20s or some other size of die. At least I won’t have to worry about filling it with sand and shells before I finish soldering.

Looks like the numbers on the three dimensional dice are made from solder on copper foil overlays. Maybe the numbers could be painted on?

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The popular board game podcast, The Spiel, featured a unique piece of art in this week’s episode: stained glass D20’s (20 sided dice). While only tangentially related to gaming (as they definitely can’t be rolled more than once), these items are so gorgeous that they deserve further mention.

Auto Racing in Stained Glass

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Oct 142006

Just when you think you are gaining some expertise and ability in crafting stained glass art, you find a site like Stephen Bonesteel’s and realize how much more there is to learn.

Stephen Bonesteel’s work is like nothing else. You can feel the wind as the cars race by, hear the whine of the engines, and see the dust flying. Amazing! It is hard to believe that this is stained glass.

While I hate red type on black background (so hard to read,) the pictures of these [tag]stained glass auto racing[/tag] scenes are awesome. The cars depicted include [tag]Ferrari, Lotus, Duesenberg[/tag], and various Indy and Formula 1 cars. He even did a window of a Clark Gable Duesenberg. Most of the windows are 3′ by 5′ and most were commisioned. At least one was for sale last time I checked: a great 3′ by 5′ window of Jeff Gordon winning the inaugural running of the Brickyard 400 in 1994 is priced at $6,000.

You don’t want to miss this if you are an auto racing fan. Imagine having one of these one-of-a-kind windows in your home! However, even if automobile racing is not one of your interests, if you are an aspiring [tag]stained glass artist[/tag], or just interested in seeing how versatile stained glass can be, you should really check out Stephen Bonesteel Race Glass.

Unique Stained Glass Mirrors

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Oct 142006

Here are a couple of great sites with [tag]stained glass mirrors[/tag].
The Glass Tardis has some unique mirrors including a [tag]dragon mirror[/tag], a frog mirror, a tiger mirror, various [tag]flower mirrors[/tag], etc. I enjoy their creativity and originality. The store is located in West Yorkshire.

Visit The Glass Tardis here.

Another great site with mirrors is Contois Reynolds. They make “handmade contemporary stained glass wall mirrors, glass suncatchers, Tiffany windows & handcrafted jewelry.” I particularly enjoy their Royal Dragon mirror and their Jeweled Dragon mirror located in their [tag]Fantasy Art[/tag] Mirror section. Their Southwestern mirrors feature wolf, bear, and buffalo. They have an Astronomy mirror collection that includes a particularly nice moon mirror and a Saturn mirror.

Visit Contois Reynolds here.

Both of the above sites sell their finished products, though The Glass Tardis only accepts orders for panels from within West Yorkshire. For those who are stained glass artists, both sites are a source of inspiration.

Stained Glass Window Film Prevents Sticker Shock

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Oct 132006

Do you have privacy issues with one or more windows in your house? Maybe there is a particularly unattractive view you would like to avoid looking at, while still allowing light in through the window. Are you considering a [tag]stained glass window[/tag], but encountering sticker shock?

Purchasing a [tag]custom designed stained glass window[/tag] can be expensive, and rightly so. A custom window in a specific size for a specific location requires design, glass selection, and fabrication performed by a highly skilled artist, and sometimes requires expensive materials and tools.

This is fine if money is no object for you, but if it is, consider the much less expensive alternative of faux [tag]stained glass window film[/tag]. Stained glass window cling is fast and easy to apply and costs a fraction of the price of a real custom stained glass window.

A faux stained glass window film for a 2′ by 3′ window may cost less than $35. It is available in a number of attractive patterns at most home improvement or hardware stores and online. Since the stained glass window film is not permanent, you can change your design, if you tire of it, and you will not permanently alter a window in a rented home or apartment. You can even take it with you when you move.

This is also a good alternative to consider if you have small children, as true stained glass uses materials containing lead, while stained glass window cling does not.

If you are going to purchase a real custom designed stained glass window you may have to wait a while for it to be completed. In the interim, you can ensure your privacy with inexpensive stained glass window cling.

Stained Glass Can Add to the Elegance of Your Home

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Apr 282006

If there is one way to throw a new light on your home, it’s through the stained glass you put in your windows. Whether you want to enhance old windows by replacing some of the panes, or are complementing the new Pella windows you’ve installed, stained glass can lend an air of grace and quiet elegance to a room.

Where and how you incorporate stained glass into a window treatment depends a great deal on the style of windows you have, and what you want to spend to achieve that multi- colored glow.

In an older home that has wood framed windows with six or nine panes, it’s possible to take out the upper row of glass, and replace those panes with new ones cut from older stained glass that can be salvaged from yard sales, flea markets and auctions.

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Antique Stained Glass Windows for the Home

New stained glass that is handmade, can be quite costly due to the craftsmanship that goes into it. That’s why cutting old panels of stained glass is a cost-effective alternative, that can give you several panes from one sheet. Even if the glass has small cracks or separations in the colored sections, they are easily repaired.

If you have installed a Pella casement window in your kitchen, a semi-circle of stained glass framed and set into the wall over top, will add jewel tones to the warmth of morning sunlight. Or you might choose to replace the entire bathroom window with stained glass, making it a decorative way to preserve your privacy.

The old and the new can come together in harmony. Take a look at your home and consider whether you’d like to warm up the house with stained glass, or combine it with the sophistication of new Pella windows. It’s a pairing guaranteed to create a unique new look.

Sarah Peters works at home, and spends most of her free time on various home improvement tasks. Over a few years, she had all her house windows replaced. In this series of articles, she shares her experience and advice.

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