Stained Glass
⭐ MasteredStained glass is coloured glass pieces joined together to make pictures or patterns, often in windows of churches and cathedrals. Light shining through creates glowing colours.
Medieval stained glass windows were made by joining small pieces of coloured glass with strips of lead.
All about Stained Glass
Stained glass is coloured glass pieces joined together to make pictures or patterns, often in church windows. Light shining through creates glowing colours.
Traditional pieces are joined with strips of lead.
When sunlight passes through, the colours glow brightly.
Making stained glass requires cutting glass to shape, painting details and soldering the pieces together. The art has been practised for many centuries.
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Real-life uses of Stained Glass
- Decorating windows
- Making lamps and mirrors
- Studying church architecture
Frequently asked questions about Stained Glass
What makes stained glass glow?
Light shining through the coloured glass.
What joins the pieces traditionally?
Strips of lead.