What is lead?
The window consists of glass pieces that are smaller than the "common" windows that are placed together to create patterns. Glass pieces are held in place with lead strips. Windows like this can be clear, frozen or colored. Stained glass is a glass that either has a color painted on the surface of glass or color impregnated in glass. Although colored lead windows can be quite expensive, some lead glass is sufficiently affordable to be used in the house. The churches were traditional patrons of lead windows of stained glass, because suddenly churches were the only organizations that could afford to entrust this type of work. The famous stained glass windows in churches include windows in the Canterbury Cathedral in London and the Florence Cathedral in Italy. The windows of the stained glass began to appear in private houses and businesses during the reformation with the formation of NTILE Mercat. Those in the Mercantile class had additional money at their disposal that could be spent on expensive items that wereY previously affordable only for the Church and the Royal Rank.
The production of windows and the popularity of stained glass in a color glass began at the beginning of the 16th century due to wars and religious conflicts. By the 18th century, when the popularity of stained glass windows began to be reappeared, many skills were lost to time and had to be rediscovered. At the end of the 18th century, the colored lead regained the popularity of the establishment of the Arctuveau movement. The famous artists of this period include Louis Comfort Tiffany, John Lafarge and William Morris.
After the First World War, the industry has become more mechanized. Color windows began to be produced in bulk and reduced costs to a more affordable level. Currently, new established windows from colored glass are continued to be placed. In addition, available lead windows of stained glass can also be found in the front door of many houses. Clear or matte lead window is cheaper VolBou for those who like the appearance of lead windows, but do not want stained glass.
Crafters and DO-IT-YourSelfers are also working with the lead window today. Among the tools that Crafters use for lead stained glass projects include hammers, class cutters, soldering irons 80-100 watt and hammers. Consumer supplies include glass, solder and lead 50/50 came or strips of lead. Beginners usually start with smaller projects that include less glass pieces and work on their complex windows.