Stained Glass in decorating premises.

There is a huge number of possibilities for decorating premises nowadays. The use of stained glass is a way to add a bright touch to the overall composition. This is an original and sophisticated idea for interior decoration. The sun's rays play incredibly in the multi-colored stained glass windows, thereby creating a unique atmosphere of comfort and warmth in the house.
In the standard sense, “stained glass” is a glass product consisting of many multi-colored parts that transmit light as much as possible naturally. 
The production of stained glass windows has greatly expanded the boundaries of its capabilities Nowadays. These windows are used everywhere today.

The origin of Stained Glass

Initially, the production of stained glass windows was based on creating an overall picture using many pieces of glass of different colors, which were held together with a help of lead. This material is quite soft and very convenient to use for such purposes. If the stained glass window was created using ordinary clear glass, it was subsequently painted with paints. For this purpose, materials with a silicate base were used.
In addition to lead, the brass is also used as a connector for fragments these days. Stained glass is also used to decorate windows and furniture. Chandeliers are often made using this technique. This product is used to decorate suspended ceilings and for interior decoration, for example, to produce partitions.

There are several types of stained glass production. The facet method is based on the classical understanding of stained glass. Multi-colored pieces of glass are combined into a single composition, and the edges of the glass are specially processed. This type of production increases the natural transmittance of light, making the stained glass window look more sophisticated and interesting.

The fusing method is based on high temperatures usage. Initially, the colored parts of the composition are prepared. They are carefully processed and polished. After this, the painting is put together on a special base (substrate) and sent to the oven.
After this, all parts of the stained glass window are soldered to the base. When finished, the stained glass window is slightly wavy, which gives it a special charm.

Stained Glass Production

There is another technology of creating this product using the fusing type. The colored elements of the future window are glued to the base using special adhesives. In this case, the colored parts are processed in an oven at high temperatures. A glass base cannot be used, although it is necessary in the production of large-area stained glass, for example, for glazing windows. When such a base is exposed to temperature, it becomes very brittle.
If the elements are glued, then the base remains strong. It will look good in the windows and even on the ceiling. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about safety. Even if the structure breaks, it will not cause harm, since the stained glass window will not be able to break into fragments and will remain on its place.
The production of stained glass windows also involves applying a drawing to them. The painting is done using brushes or special airbrush equipment. Silicate paints are used. After the image is applied, the stained glass is sent to the oven to be tempered.

Stained Mirror Glass windows can be produced using any of the above methods. Their peculiarity is that a mirror coating is applied to the back of the stained glass. Stained Mirror Glass windows can also be made using engraving technique. For this purpose, special machines and tools are used. 

To obtain colored elements, glass fragments of different colors are melted and then mixed. The finished product is unique; there is no copy of it.

Matte stained glass windows are most in demand today. They are made by frosting a part of the glass according to special sketches in the form of patterns. Matting is carried out using a jet of sand supplied under high pressure.

Gray Glass Company
217-44 98th Avenue
Queens Village, 
New York 11429
Phone: 718-217-2943
Fax: 718-217-0280