Faux Stained-Glass Window

Katheryn Bieber shows how to create the look of stained glass on a window.

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Create the look of stained glass on an existing window with adhesive film and stick-on lead.

*Note: This project is demonstrated on a glass piece, but the idea is to tape a pattern on a clear window and work at eye level.

Materials and Tools:

window
rubbing alcohol
any pattern on paper
tape
stick-on lead strips
cutting tool
burnishing tool
self-adhesive, colored film (available at craft stores)

Steps:

Clean the window with rubbing alcohol.
Apply a pattern with tape to the outside of the window.

Using both hands, apply stick-on lead strips to the glass, outlining the pattern. Use one hand to press the lead to the glass as the other hand leads it in the direction of the pattern.

Use a cutting tool to cut each end of the lead on the glass, being careful not to scratch the glass.

Use a burnishing tool on the lead intersections to give the piece a welded-joint look. The edge of a hair comb works well, too.

Spritz the glass surface and a colored film sheet with regular tap water and apply the film to the surface opposite the lead.

Use a cutting tool to cut the film, hiding the cut along the lead lines.

Peel away the extra film. Allow to dry for an hour. Adding a second layer of lead on this side gives the impression of stained glass.

Resources

Products
- Faux stained-glass supplies from EZ Bowz LLC
Guests
- Katheryn Bieber
  Craft Expert / Designer, Creative Spirit Crafts
  Santa Barbara, CA
  Phone: 805-708-3161
  E-mail: katherynbieber@starband.net