How to Create a Beveled Stained Glass Window Kit
Bevels and bevel clusters are easily incorporated into a stained glass window design. To make a kit for a beveled stained glass window, decide on a standard window size first, then choose a bevel cluster that fits into a design for that window. A beveled border can also be included, depending on how much you want the window to sparkle. The kit will need to include pieces of clear or stained glass to form the background around the bevels.
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Instructions
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Decide on a standard window size that you want to make your kits fit. To make sure of the exact size required, measure a window of the desired size. Of course, how the beveled glass window will fit against an existing window varies depending on how that window is designed. The beveled glass window may be able to attach to a window frame, or a few simple nails may be required to hold it in place. Measure in at least three locations for the height and width of the window and leave at least one-eighth inch clearance from the smallest measurement to ensure the beveled glass window will fit.
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Choose a bevel cluster and any standard bevel shapes to be used in the window, such as those used for a two-inch bevel border.
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Sketch a design that uses the bevel cluster and any additional bevels.
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Draw the final design, either by hand or using a computer program such as Glass Eye 2000 by Dragonfly Software or Stained Glass Software by SGDesigns.com (see Resources). Include copies of the design in the kit to assist the user when constructing the window.
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Cut the background pieces of stained glass with the glass cutter and glass pliers, then smooth the edges with the grinder.
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Pack the glass pieces safely into a box, using adequate packing material so that the glass will not break during shipping.
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Tips & Warnings
You can either add the additional materials required to build the beveled glass window to the kit, or leave that part up to the user. These possibilities include copper foil, solder, flux, lead came, glazing putty, nylon and natural bristle brushes, whiting powder, latex or nitrile gloves and carnauba wax.
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