Tag Archives: stained glass panel

A Smashing Success

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Maggie C

I’m going to make a hole in a window You’re going to break a window? Not break a window. Just put a hole in one. So smash it, you mean. Yes, it might look smashed. What will you smash it … Continue reading →

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Privacy

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Maggie C

I didn’t hedge my bet that the hedge  would stay, but the leaves left and I was left with a whole new view on my view.   Sometimes privacy can be a real pane. I raise my glass to glass. … Continue reading →

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Clusters: All Together, Now

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Maggie C

In yesterday’s post, the definition of bevels included the mention of “geometric configurations (called ‘clusters’) for incorporation into leaded glass work.” Ah, clusters… The fun thing about clusters is that you have ready-made pieces that you simply fit together (with … Continue reading →

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Meditation in Glass

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Maggie C

Before they move on to adorn a home, or add warmth to a sanctuary, or brighten what might be an otherwise drab view; before they move on to the employ of others, they are mine to define and to quietly … Continue reading →

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Dog Imitates Art

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Maggie C

The theme for this week’s Daily Post photo challenge is “Life Imitates Art.” When I created the “Canid” panel (pictured below), I had a fox in mind. Some folks commented that it looked like my American Eskimo dog, except for … Continue reading →

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Give Me a Break

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Maggie C

When working with stained glass, it’s always wise to factor in the likelihood of breakage during the construction of a panel. That’s what glass does. It breaks. It cracks. It shatters. And when it does, you say, “Oops!” or some … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Transitions

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Maggie C

It’s fun to make series of panels on a theme. I have one in progress that I’ll share more about later. The topic of The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge this week is Transition. Here I have used some fun … Continue reading →

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Grid: Optical Illusion

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Maggie C

Taking part in The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge. This week’s theme: Grid. This optical illusion is an oldie but a goodie… how many cubes are there? Is it the tops of the cubes that are purple, or the bottoms? A … Continue reading →

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Inside a Kaleidoscope

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Maggie C

I was speaking with “T” the other day about the importance of making our surroundings pleasing to our senses. T is familiar with my stained glass work and she commented on how wonderful it would be if I hung my … Continue reading →

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Symmetry in Design

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Maggie C

To some extent, I try to avoid exact symmetry in my stained glass panel designs. The biggest reason is that I’m not very good at being exact about anything.  So chances are that – even if I try – the … Continue reading →

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