Any person, having first entered a room, first of all draws attention to how light is flooded in space. Yes, this largely depends on the number and size of windows, their cleanliness, as well as on the functional and decorative lighting of the room. The latter can be achieved not only with the help of lamps and multi-colored bulbs. Often, in order to give the room even more originality and sophistication, stained glass is used, which will become a bright accent in any room.
Unusual drawings of glass will decorate the room with the most incredible colors, as well as make the interior quite original. In addition, stained glass will create an unusual atmosphere in the room, giving it sophistication and sophistication.
What is a stained glass window?
The stained-glass window is a separate type of monumental and decorative art, which is interesting in itself, and in combination with other elements of the interior takes on even greater expressiveness and harmony. What he really is? Stained-glass windows are called paintings, patterns, drawings and ornaments made of glass or on glass. As a rule, they are installed in large windows, doorways, niches that divide the space in the room, as well as on lamps and even lamps.
Currently, its definition is extended, and now any decorative glass filling of door and window openings, lamps, vaults, shades, domes and ceilings, as well as individual glass products that are intended to decorate a particular room, is now called stained glass.
Stained glass is made in the form of ornamental compositions. They can be made of colored or transparent glass with painting on individual parts or on the entire plane. In addition, stained-glass windows can be made of individual colored parts of a wide variety of shapes. In this case, they are reinforced with a special lead tape.
Stained glass art
The history of stained glass art is multifaceted and dates back to ancient times, when window and doorways, as well as ceilings and domes of ancient temples, churches, palaces and other monumental structures, were decorated with stained glass windows. Time passed, and with it stained glass art became even more beautiful. Since then, it has undergone quite a lot of changes: the technique of its execution has been improved, drawings and material have changed, as well as glass processing and manufacturing techniques. In this way, stained-glass windows became a real separate type of decorative art, which had its own distinctive features and was an integral part of the general decor of the room.
Over time, stained glass painting from palaces, temples and churches began to penetrate into residential buildings and public buildings. Along with this, the thematic focus of the picture is also changing: secular, transmitting trends in the art of one time or another, are replacing religious stained glass windows.
A lot of stained glass art works have been preserved all over the world, which were created over time by well-known masters and painters. As a rule, the name of the author of a work speaks for itself, once again confirming the value and uniqueness of a masterpiece. Nevertheless, many amazing works of stained glass art have survived in the world, the authorship of which, unfortunately, has not yet been established. There are many such works in France, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Czechoslovakia and the Netherlands. Worthy of attention and works stored in St. Petersburg.
How did stained glass appear?
Despite numerous studies, it is still difficult to give an exact date for the emergence of this trend in decorative art. Moreover, it is quite possible that the stained-glass windows began to appear long before the manufacture of the glass itself. It is only known for certain that the first mosaic fragments were discovered in ancient Rome (I century BC) and in the churches of Christians. The windows of St. Sophia Cathedral (Constantinople) were decorated with stained glass, most likely immediately after the construction of the cathedral.
Some literary sources say that during archaeological excavations in ancient Italy, colored glass floors were discovered , as well as the remains of glass mosaic ornaments. We are talking about Pompeii and Herculaneum - the cities that died during the eruption of Vesuvius (79 CE). Other sources claim that the fragments found were part of the floor and walls, since in those days there were few windows in the houses and mostly without glass. Nevertheless, the fragments found were made of colored glass, and this already speaks of the manifestation of stained glass art.
In the Middle Ages only rich people could afford to decorate a house with stained glass, and nowadays, thanks to the availability of material and its manufacture, everyone can afford it.
Using stained glass
Stained glass, photos of which are striking in their diversity, can be used when decorating rooms. Thus, windows, doors, interior partitions and niches, as well as plafonds, individual decor elements, which can be made in the form of a spectacular mosaic panel, can be designed in a very original way. For example, the classical style of the interior itself presupposes the presence of stained-glass windows that will give the room even more sophistication and sophistication.
The hi-tech contemporary style that everyone has already loved, does not exclude stained glass. The drawing in this case should be concise and more restrained. Art Nouveau style is distinguished by smooth lines and the presence of natural ornaments, respectively, stained glass drawings should be the same and favorably emphasize the general direction.
Stained Glass Making
In order to decorate the room with intricate patterns and various colors that will play the most incredible colors in the rays of the sun and lamps, you just need to contact the designers. Specialists will be able to choose stained glass, the price of which depends on the complexity of the pattern and the material itself, as well as the pattern itself, which can most advantageously emphasize the uniqueness of the interior.
In addition, stained glass can be made independently and then for a long time admire the resulting work. Moreover, all family members can be included in this process, who will probably also want to have a hand in creating a real masterpiece. Currently, there are several techniques for making stained glass, most of which are focused on the use of wire frames and specialized paints. The cost of a quality stained glass window cannot be low. It will depend on the size, thickness and quality of glass and other materials used, the complexity of design and installation. The product may turn out to be quite expensive or moderate in price. Stained glass Tiffany will cost the customer in the amount of 25 000 rubles per 1 square. m
Manufacturing technique
It is quite possible to make stained glass with your own hands. This process is quite interesting and fascinating, and the costs will be insignificant. For these purposes, you will need aluminum wire of medium thickness, glue or PVA emulsion, specialized paints and, of course, the glass itself. Very often in shops and workshops you can find stained glass stencils for glass, which can greatly simplify the process of manufacturing stained glass. As a rule, the whole process comes down to several points:
- glass preparation;
- drawing a picture on a surface;
- fixing the wire along the borders of the picture;
- coloration;
- drying of paints;
- glass fixing.
Glass painting
This type of art also applies to stained glass. Stained glass painting is a way to radically transform one or another element of the interior, starting from an uncomplicated pattern on an ordinary glass vase and ending with unusual patterns on the interior doors. Very often, this way of decorating is able to make a real work of art out of an ordinary thing. Here, too, there are subtleties and nuances that, in fact, are easy to master, and everyone can join this process.
It is enough to recall how many during the New Year holidays decorate the windows of their houses with original Christmas drawings.
Film Stained Glass
Independent production of stained glass mosaics is a fascinating process, but it happens that it is impossible to implement it for any reason. So, for example, special glass for stained-glass windows is often not so easy to find, and drawing is quite difficult. In this case, the best option is to use the so-called film stained-glass windows, the cost of which is much lower than glass analogues.
This technology is the use of a colored film (with a pattern, ornament or image), which imitates stained glass. These designs are much lighter than glass, as they are performed on a separate canvas and without fasteners. In addition, film stained-glass windows are much cheaper and safer to use, which makes them more and more popular.
Stained Glass Tiffany
This art, however, like any other, has its own characteristics. Tiffany stained glass is a special technology and style that is strongly associated with stained glass mosaics. This technique was named after its creator Lewis Tiffany, the owner of a large number of patents in glass production and stained glass art. Masters and artists who work in this direction create truly unique creations that can add zest to any room and create a special atmosphere of luxury, sophistication and sophistication in it.