im just starting to learn about stained glass. i didnt realize that it was painted. i thought people bought colored glass. i suppose many do these days. i really love seeing these big pieces and how the traditional way was done.
I know someone who uses colored glass,often textued also.This glass is sometimes multi colored almost like tie-dye and it's colored all the way through.
MiauxCatterie, I felt the same way. I grew up going to Catholic Schools all my life across the US east coast and I was always curious about the stained glass windows in the churches. But I do believe many people actually do use different color glass with different textures. But I did t realize that painting them was also done too.
such a wonderful art form , always i remember as a child how the sun shining through the stained glass windows of Sunday school sent the coloured rays of sunlight over us all , as we sang all things bright and beautiful.
As a fellow scot and animator... I had two generations of family who were Stained Glass Artists who worked in the Edinburgh 'James Ballantine & Son' studio's in the 1950's. It is something i've been considering learning... as the skills weren't transferred down to my parents. This video is invaluable to me, as I get to see how skilled the entire process is. This it is kind of like stepping back in time to see how my great-grandfathers did it. Absolutely inspiring.
Hi Mike, thank you so much for your support and great to hear about your family connection to stained glass. I have worked on Ballantine windows in the past and remember them being great windows. Best wishes, Derek
@@DerekHuntArtist I am so relieved that artists such as yourself are still conserving and restoring historic windows like the Ballantine's! My Great-Grandfather was Alexander Kerr, he worked on and created quite a modest handful of windows around Scotland. My most treasured heirlooms of his are the client presentation cards/mounts. I am truly awe-struck by this video as I see so much of that process laid out, I often wish I had been born early enough to have known him and see his craft. I particularly found the dreaded 'cementing' stage you describe very interesting... also not knowing that the colour was directly painted on then kilned. I actually work in St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, and I am constantly surrounded by stained glass windows most days. Their ambience generates such a different atmosphere with each passing sunrise, sunset and season, it is very noticeable. P.s - I know I am 'going on a bit' but couldn't help notice in an earlier message you mentioned you studied Glass at ECA, likewise I spent my studies there - small world! (...and newly subscribed!)
@@Mike-gd4zd St Giles Cathedral is fantastic, full of amazing stained glass, including the Robert Burns west window by the Icelandic artist Leifur Breidfjord ( who also studied at ECA) 🙂
This is first time, I got to learn how stained glass is made. I have seen, admired and loved it at church many times, but never ventured to find out how its made. Its beautiful stuff needing great attending to detail and of course a lot of creativity.
Thank you, and so pleased you've been able to learn something new about stained glass. Please remember to subscribe to my channel for lots more information about using stained glass creatively !
I was given the opportunity 30 years ago to be sent to school to learn stained glass, all expenses paid. I turned the opportunity down. I am currently contemplating the idea of learning this amazing trade. I am watching as much as possible to see if this is something that may work for me. thank you for this video
Any videos about details in each step? Example: You mention putting the glass in a kiln and firing them multiple times, but what temp? Any other properties to consider? I ask, because although I don't do stained glass window making, I want to incorporate stained glass in paintings I make, but want to ensure the glass pieces come out close to (or exactly) how I want them. Thank you!!! Subscribed.
Have a look at my “How to” list of videos as there are different one relating to glass painting. Link here th-cam.com/play/PLlmn4awWkhCl_E_XjxP2_Q4A3BvU-1CGq.html&si=vYiO8tSBAI0YC5ik
You can download my free guide to tools and equipment you'll need to start making stained glass, Here's the link www.derekhuntartist.com/opt-in-398d3924-9cb0-4cf3-b779-dfc408e05b42
Hi there, less of a glass artist and more of a story/cartoon artist here. Trying to learn more about glass properties for a story. I've learned there are a lot of different thicknesses and types for different purposes. By any chance do you ever have to vary the types you use in stain-glass making, or it the same kind shown in the video for most/every project? On another note I really admire how much work you've had to put into color theory. Feels like after all this time I'm finally getting a bit better with it myself. Yet I can't help but notice how many colors, shades, and saturation levels your balancing in your designs. It feels so easy to let something get out of control or look muddy with that many colors. Your art strikes me as balanced and thoughtful in this part of the process - or well... every facet really.
Thanks for your feedback. Glass thickness can vary between pieces, especially if it’s hand made mouth blown sheet glass ( sometimes called cylinder glass). The thickness can vary from 2mm up to about 5mm in any sheet. 🙂
Hi Matheus, I draw all my designs by hand then scan them into photoshop and create layers so I can move parts of the image around. I don’t use Procreate but other glass artists do. 🙂
Very inspiring tradition, skill, and talent. May God Bless the works of your hands. Wish we had these professions (Glass Staining & Stone Masonry) here in Fiji for Methodist Chapels. Wonder if Pacific Tapa designs work with these Glass windows?
I think if you were to make a video for each step, it would really help or inspire others to try this awesome art. Like detailing what tools you use, what sort of paper you use, and even what type of pencil you use. I know there would be a lot of videos but I think that would really give others an idea of what it takes to become an artist such as yourself. Hope you do as I would watch them. Thank you for the video
Hi Jackie, great suggestion. I am making a video at the moment of all the stages of making a new window, so will try to include as much info as possible ( without making the video too long!) Thanks for your support.
@@DerekHuntArtist thank you for your response, I will be looking forward to seeing the videos. I think that your art is a bit complicated and to make it a little easy to digest. When I was watching, I was thinking, this is way too complicated. I thought maybe if you can explain each step in detail, some people might be brave enough and try it :)
Very interesting to see you painting & firing the glass multiple times to get the colour/effect you want. I didn't realize that was an option. Do the colours change much when fired? All of your windows look beautiful :)
Generally the glass stays the same colour, however there are some colours which change a little when fired. Mostly they are the selenium yellows and oranges which become a little darker when fired.
@@DerekHuntArtist We are good and hope you are as well. We think the livestreams build a loyal audience and we love getting to know our subscribers. We’re enjoying the journey and trying to make it as stress free as possible because the glass studios are thriving!
@@DerekHuntArtist I love to watch Ed, Barb at ARTyRV on Mondays and would love your channel as well....The Conway crew and I would love to come to your studio for hmmmm ED you said a month or two sounds good to me .....
Great overview of the process. I'm completing my first project this week. I'm soldering all the pieces together with wire for an indoors piece. I'd like to learn the technique for weatherproofing as it is not taught here in South Korea. Subbed!
Have a look at my playlist of videos. There is one video called “5 tips for releasing windows” which includes a section on how to cement windows. Link here 5 TIPS FOR RELEADING WINDOWS : PROFESSIONAL GLASS ARTIST'S TIPS AND TRICKS TUTORIAL th-cam.com/video/IcZWd9bAb80/w-d-xo.html
Hi Sabine, I fell in love with stained glass at Edinburgh Art College many years ago and have been running my own stained glass studio for about 36 years loving every day! Do you make stained glass too?
Hi, great video! I whan to know if the cement you use today is the same tha was used in the begining, before modern chemicals. Thanks agin for the great content.
Great question ! To be honest I don't have an answer for you. I've spoken with a number of studios over the years and asked them what their cement recipes were . The most unusual addition to one studio's cement recipe was cement powder which is used to build brick walls! Often the Victorians added red lead powder to the mixture to act as a hardener. Its very toxic and always lots of care needs to be taken when dismantling any stained glass to avoid breathing in the dust.
Great video Derek, thanks for sharing😊 I'm about to paint a section of a fixed glass window unit, does it need to be primed first and is there a certain paint you would recommend that doesn't need curing? I've researched but to no avail😅
Your videos are great! I’m writing a book and the protagonist is a stained glass artist and these are very informative. I do have a question if you don’t mind: 2:33 What are you using to stick the cut glass onto the easel prior to painting it?
Hi , glad you like the video. I use plasticine to stick the glass to the easel. Traditionally it was a mixture of bees wax and tallow candle which was heated up, blended together and poured in small quantities onto pieces of glass, and stuck to the easel.
Hi Debora, I paint the coloured glass to add details such as faces, hands or text to the piece of glass, before its made intro a final stained glass window.
I was recently really closely examining the stained glass in the church I attend. Many of the windows were imported from Germany (I attend a conservative Lutheran church in the USA) and are about a century old. I noticed the fact that the glass was painted and I could actually feel the texture of the paint as I ran my fingers over the glass. It had never even occurred to me that this was the case so I thought that was cool. Another thing I noticed was that some of the joints where pieces were leaded together made no sense to me. In some cases the lead seemed to outline particular pieces like heads and the like. In other cases the joints just seemed arbitrary to me. Of course I admit that I am in no way an artist and maybe they were made that way for some artistic reason that I am unaware of. In any case examining the windows up close has lead me to a curiosity of sorts about the process so I appreciate this small glimpse in to the process.
Occasionally your lead line can be seen to 'go off on its own, partway across the glass and ending'. Do you remove the heart and glue the came faces to the glass? If so, what adhesive is used?
Sometimes I will remove the lead heart and glue the lead in position with clear silicone. Other times I will continue the lead by painting a line onto the glass and firing in the kiln. :)
Now I just have even more questions, like how did you make the lead pieces you use to put it all together, and how did you make curved pieces of it. I didn't know that it was just painted and oven baked to make it stained glass, I thought the glass was just that color when made. Seems like an easy task to stain it though. How well does it hold up compared to a full piece of glass and does it have a good insulator to keep out the cold?
The colour you see is imbedded into the glass when it’s made and the paint just controls the amount of light coming through the glass. The lead is made by a specialist company in long strips called cames. It’s easy to bend into shapes. Stained glass will last for hundreds of years and doesn’t fade over time if made properly. The techniques shown in this video are the traditional techniques which have been used for hundreds of years 🙂
Hello, I made a stained glass door with colored glass, but my soldering si turning black and grey. can you tell me why. I make sure I used the same products and brands.
You could inkjet print twice onto clear acetate and stick to Perspex. The more timers you double up the printing the better the colours and detail. Also you might want to contact
The paint colour is Reusche Bistre Brown which is painted onto coloured glass. The colour in the glass comes from various metals like copper, iron, cobalt or gold. After painting the glass it is fired in a kiln at about 650 degree centigrade to fix the paint to the glass 🙂
Kind of tricked me. Thought you were going to show how to mix paint, what type is used, what temp and how long to kiln. Its probably in the classes you offer. My bad. Nice video. Tantilizing. Cheers!
I have lots of other explainer videos and free tutorial on my TH-cam channel which give you details of the paints, brushes and material. You find find lots of answers to your questions there 🙏🙂
I have always wanted to study this craft with a professional.Have the design ideas I want to make for my master bedroom windows.Where is your studio and do you accept apprentices or teach “hands on”for making my desired project a reality?
Hi Kathleen, although I don't take on apprentices, I do offer Leaded Glass Taster Days in person at my studio in Leicestershire UK. A number of students have done that course before doing their own personal projects. You can find out more about these caasses here www.limelightstudios.co.uk/courses
I wanted to do one like this in Kuwait. The shops seemed unprofessional. They asked me to send the dimensions and the drawing I want, and that's it. I feel this needs input from an expert about how the drawing should be. And they don't seem to cut the glass, just paint it as if it's pieces. Is that a common cheaper option?
It sounds like they are not offering traditional stained glass but some sort of fake stained glass. This video shows how to make it the traditional way 🙂
@@DerekHuntArtist That was my impression as well, and glad to get confirmation. Alas I think the traditional in our country isn't profitable in high enough demand to make it viable business.
How long did the window you displayed take from start to finish? Are you saying that most cathedral or temple stained glass is painted instead of using pieces of colored glass. I feel like what I am doing must not be legitimate stained glass. I don't even know how to use lead and cement. Do you consider copper foiling some sort of silly craft version of doing stained glass?
Hi Deborah, thanks for your interest. The window featured in the video took about 3 months to make. In answer to your question, if a church window has details like inscriptions, faces and lots of ornamentation then it will have been painted onto the surface of coloured glass. This is usually called “stained glass”. However if a church window has just got coloured glass cut into shapes and leaded together it is called “leaded glass”. Copper foil is a more modern technique and was first popularised by Luis Tiffany lamps and is used instead of traditional lead for lamps and also for church stained glass mostly in the USA. I think copper foiling is a great solution in certain circumstances, but I generally stick to lead. 🙂
@@DerekHuntArtist Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I've decided if copper foiling is good enough for Tiffany it's good enough for me (and besides it's all I can afford). Your windows are beautiful and meaningful but I'd be overwhelmed to even contemplate constructing anything so grand. You are a true stained glass artist. Your videos are super interesting and helpful.
When designing the cartoon to the window's measurements, do you have to account for the lead between the glass? The leading doesn't seem thick, but with enough pieces, I could see it adding another inch or few centimeters to the size of the design which then wouldn't fit the window. Thank you!
Yes, it’s important to allow a space between each piece of glass to allow for the lead. On the cartoon you can see a black line about 3mm thick which outlines each piece of glass to be cut. That 3mm line is the thickness needed between each piece of glass. 🙂
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im just starting to learn about stained glass. i didnt realize that it was painted. i thought people bought colored glass. i suppose many do these days. i really love seeing these big pieces and how the traditional way was done.
Glad you found my video helpful - please feel free to subscribe for more !
I know someone who uses colored glass,often textued also.This glass is sometimes multi colored almost like tie-dye and it's colored all the way through.
MiauxCatterie,
I felt the same way. I grew up going to Catholic Schools all my life across the US east coast and I was always curious about the stained glass windows in the churches. But I do believe many people actually do use different color glass with different textures. But I did t realize that painting them was also done too.
You could use nail polish to paint glass, specially the translucent kind to let more light in
In my case coloured cellophane 😏🤣
such a wonderful art form , always i remember as a child how the sun shining through the stained glass windows of Sunday school sent the coloured rays of sunlight over us all , as we sang all things bright and beautiful.
What a lovely story !🙂
As a fellow scot and animator... I had two generations of family who were Stained Glass Artists who worked in the Edinburgh 'James Ballantine & Son' studio's in the 1950's. It is something i've been considering learning... as the skills weren't transferred down to my parents. This video is invaluable to me, as I get to see how skilled the entire process is. This it is kind of like stepping back in time to see how my great-grandfathers did it. Absolutely inspiring.
Hi Mike, thank you so much for your support and great to hear about your family connection to stained glass. I have worked on Ballantine windows in the past and remember them being great windows. Best wishes, Derek
@@DerekHuntArtist I am so relieved that artists such as yourself are still conserving and restoring historic windows like the Ballantine's! My Great-Grandfather was Alexander Kerr, he worked on and created quite a modest handful of windows around Scotland. My most treasured heirlooms of his are the client presentation cards/mounts.
I am truly awe-struck by this video as I see so much of that process laid out, I often wish I had been born early enough to have known him and see his craft. I particularly found the dreaded 'cementing' stage you describe very interesting... also not knowing that the colour was directly painted on then kilned. I actually work in St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, and I am constantly surrounded by stained glass windows most days. Their ambience generates such a different atmosphere with each passing sunrise, sunset and season, it is very noticeable.
P.s - I know I am 'going on a bit' but couldn't help notice in an earlier message you mentioned you studied Glass at ECA, likewise I spent my studies there - small world!
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@@Mike-gd4zd St Giles Cathedral is fantastic, full of amazing stained glass, including the Robert Burns west window by the Icelandic artist Leifur Breidfjord ( who also studied at ECA) 🙂
Loved this video. As an art history teacher, I needed to explain the technique and Derek Hunt's process was easy to understand.
So glad you found this video tutorial helpful !🙏🙂
This is first time, I got to learn how stained glass is made. I have seen, admired and loved it at church many times, but never ventured to find out how its made. Its beautiful stuff needing great attending to detail and of course a lot of creativity.
Thank you, and so pleased you've been able to learn something new about stained glass. Please remember to subscribe to my channel for lots more information about using stained glass creatively !
This was so helpful and beautiful! I am making a painting inspired by stain glass designs. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
You are so welcome!🙏🙂
Mesmerizing....what an artist you are....beautiful!!!
Thank you Pat fpr yout support !
One of my wonders growing up..
Awesome!
Oh Mr Hunt you do inspire me!
Thanks so much for watching!🙂
I was given the opportunity 30 years ago to be sent to school to learn stained glass, all expenses paid. I turned the opportunity down. I am currently contemplating the idea of learning this amazing trade. I am watching as much as possible to see if this is something that may work for me. thank you for this video
Glad you find the tutorial helpful. I’ve got lots more to see on the channel 🙏🙂
Beautiful job!
Thank you Marco!
Wow, that is just beautiful. The time and effort it took you to create this masterpiece is well worth it just to see its final show. Fantastic work.
Thank you so much, I appreciate your kindness 😀
Beautiful work! You have a teaching style that is easy to follow.
I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you so much!🙏🙂
So inspiring and mind-blowing dedication, such attention to detail! Thank you.
Thank you very much! That's very kind of you Adiya :)
Exactly as I was taught. Wonderful video.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks 🙏
It's amazing to watch a true craftsman at work. Thank you for the video.
You’re welcome Bryan!
Would be very interesting to see a more indepth process of the painting process
Christopher you can see a more in depth glass painting video here th-cam.com/video/AHyTKGV8GTI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0LuJSD53hkXEcesQ
BRAVO!! I just shared this with a student in an art appreciation course. Beautiful!
Awesome! I make these tutorials to share with others, so it’s brilliant you are able to do that too! 🙏🙂
Thank you Derek. Wonderfully clear introduction and well thought out video presentation to traditional stain glassing.
That's very kind of you, thanks !
Excellent work! God bless you and yours! Praying for you!
Thank you!
What a talent 🤩
Thanks for watching!
wow amazing art ,handcrafting and a very handsome artist on top !!
You’re making me blush! 😂
@@DerekHuntArtist 😀 the truth
Stunning work, so beautiful 🤩
Very informative & inspiring, well done!
That's very kind of you, very much appreciated ! :)
Amazing work!
Thank you!🙏
great video...thank you Derek!
Great stuff! Thanks you 🙏🙂
Great video!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice job! Thanks for the quick, informative video!
Thank you , glad you liked it!
Beautiful. I hope to one day get stained glass in my home
Glad you enjoyed the video !🙏🙂
This is Brilliant, thank you for sharing your amazing art ❤
You're very welcome, and great to get your feedback 😊
Oh, beautiful! 🤩
Thank you 🙂🙏
WOW a lot goes into this.
Yes, it’s a complex process!
@@DerekHuntArtist I had no idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow,beautiful.thank you.
Thank you too!
I am taking my first class in two weeks! Im so exciting! Your work is fabulous! Thanks for sharing can’t wait to see your other videos!
Awesome Nancy! Hope you enjoy the course. Best wishes, Derek
Great content, spot on, keep it up.
Rob
Thanks Rob, much appreciated!🙏🙂
Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!!🙏🙂
Nicely done!
Thank you Nidia !
Wow beautiful you really very talented
Thank you! Cheers!
Incredible!!! Thanks for sharing! I love that bible verse too.
Glad you enjoyed it Christina !🙏🙂
Any videos about details in each step? Example: You mention putting the glass in a kiln and firing them multiple times, but what temp? Any other properties to consider?
I ask, because although I don't do stained glass window making, I want to incorporate stained glass in paintings I make, but want to ensure the glass pieces come out close to (or exactly) how I want them.
Thank you!!! Subscribed.
Have a look at my “How to” list of videos as there are different one relating to glass painting. Link here th-cam.com/play/PLlmn4awWkhCl_E_XjxP2_Q4A3BvU-1CGq.html&si=vYiO8tSBAI0YC5ik
If you want an in depth course on glass painting I have one available. Link here www.derekhuntartist.com/store
Im just using this for a painting I want to do that has stain glass characteristics lol. Surprisingly helpful!
Glad you found it useful! 🙂
Beautiful piece. Love to see a video where you select colored glass instead of painting it.
Great suggestion, thanks!
Any recommendations for suppliers of everything?
You can download my free guide to tools and equipment you'll need to start making stained glass, Here's the link www.derekhuntartist.com/opt-in-398d3924-9cb0-4cf3-b779-dfc408e05b42
Fascinating! It looks so easy on video, but I know its a big effort. I love your work!
Thank you so much 😀
Hi there, less of a glass artist and more of a story/cartoon artist here. Trying to learn more about glass properties for a story. I've learned there are a lot of different thicknesses and types for different purposes.
By any chance do you ever have to vary the types you use in stain-glass making, or it the same kind shown in the video for most/every project?
On another note I really admire how much work you've had to put into color theory. Feels like after all this time I'm finally getting a bit better with it myself. Yet I can't help but notice how many colors, shades, and saturation levels your balancing in your designs. It feels so easy to let something get out of control or look muddy with that many colors. Your art strikes me as balanced and thoughtful in this part of the process - or well... every facet really.
Thanks for your feedback. Glass thickness can vary between pieces, especially if it’s hand made mouth blown sheet glass ( sometimes called cylinder glass). The thickness can vary from 2mm up to about 5mm in any sheet. 🙂
that`s amazing, which app do you use to make the window shape on computer?
Hi Matheus, I draw all my designs by hand then scan them into photoshop and create layers so I can move parts of the image around. I don’t use Procreate but other glass artists do. 🙂
Very nice!
What is the material of leading and soldering?
Lead is most made of lead, sometimes with a little antimony added, and solder is usually 60% tin and 40% lead.
Very impressive sir. I just started some windows. Copper foil
Very inspiring tradition, skill, and talent. May God Bless the works of your hands. Wish we had these professions (Glass Staining & Stone Masonry) here in Fiji for Methodist Chapels. Wonder if Pacific Tapa designs work with these Glass windows?
Thank you for your kind words!🙏🙂
I think if you were to make a video for each step, it would really help or inspire others to try this awesome art. Like detailing what tools you use, what sort of paper you use, and even what type of pencil you use. I know there would be a lot of videos but I think that would really give others an idea of what it takes to become an artist such as yourself. Hope you do as I would watch them. Thank you for the video
Hi Jackie, great suggestion. I am making a video at the moment of all the stages of making a new window, so will try to include as much info as possible ( without making the video too long!) Thanks for your support.
@@DerekHuntArtist thank you for your response, I will be looking forward to seeing the videos. I think that your art is a bit complicated and to make it a little easy to digest. When I was watching, I was thinking, this is way too complicated. I thought maybe if you can explain each step in detail, some people might be brave enough and try it :)
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Thank you!🙏🙂
Very interesting to see you painting & firing the glass multiple times to get the colour/effect you want. I didn't realize that was an option. Do the colours change much when fired? All of your windows look beautiful :)
Generally the glass stays the same colour, however there are some colours which change a little when fired. Mostly they are the selenium yellows and oranges which become a little darker when fired.
Great video and love the soldering iron!
Thank you guys! Hope you’re doing good - loving your live streams. Do you find that’s the better way to reach an audience?
@@DerekHuntArtist We are good and hope you are as well. We think the livestreams build a loyal audience and we love getting to know our subscribers. We’re enjoying the journey and trying to make it as stress free as possible because the glass studios are thriving!
@@ARTyRV awesome!🙂
@@DerekHuntArtist I love to watch Ed, Barb at ARTyRV on Mondays and would love your channel as well....The Conway crew and I would love to come to your studio for hmmmm ED you said a month or two sounds good to me .....
@@sccharmed yes the ARTyRV channel I've been following them for ages and it is great fun. Ed & Barb have a fab chemistry together!
Big maestro ..👌
Big thanks
Great overview of the process. I'm completing my first project this week. I'm soldering all the pieces together with wire for an indoors piece. I'd like to learn the technique for weatherproofing as it is not taught here in South Korea.
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Have a look at my playlist of videos. There is one video called “5 tips for releasing windows” which includes a section on how to cement windows. Link here 5 TIPS FOR RELEADING WINDOWS : PROFESSIONAL GLASS ARTIST'S TIPS AND TRICKS TUTORIAL
th-cam.com/video/IcZWd9bAb80/w-d-xo.html
It might be silly but being a young artist I really wish u could have a greenhause litteraly MADE of stained glass. Do you think its even possible?
I think I’ve seen one made on the internet. Have a search and maybe you’ll find it!
Arte puro exelente trabajo la técnica del vitral es maravillosa bendiciones 👌 un gusto ver tanto esmero
Thank you so much !🙏🙂
Yo you'r video got use in my school for a material cool to see it
Awesome!
Such a beautiful craft!! How did you get into it?
Hi Sabine, I fell in love with stained glass at Edinburgh Art College many years ago and have been running my own stained glass studio for about 36 years loving every day! Do you make stained glass too?
@@DerekHuntArtist you are very talented
@@DerekHuntArtist did you watch Vicar of Dibney re Church Window
@@DerekHuntArtist I have two lovely door panels but they are Double Glazed! Not like these I know but still beautiful. They are Birds
@@irenedavo3768 haven’t seen that one!
Hi, great video! I whan to know if the cement you use today is the same tha was used in the begining, before modern chemicals.
Thanks agin for the great content.
Great question ! To be honest I don't have an answer for you. I've spoken with a number of studios over the years and asked them what their cement recipes were . The most unusual addition to one studio's cement recipe was cement powder which is used to build brick walls! Often the Victorians added red lead powder to the mixture to act as a hardener. Its very toxic and always lots of care needs to be taken when dismantling any stained glass to avoid breathing in the dust.
Thanks
No problem, you’re welcome!🙏🙂
Hello Derek
Great video Derek, thanks for sharing😊 I'm about to paint a section of a fixed glass window unit, does it need to be primed first and is there a certain paint you would recommend that doesn't need curing? I've researched but to no avail😅
Have a look at my glass painting videos which sahow you all the stages of glass painting.
For a church project. Where to find the tools from Amazon?
Try my amazon shop www.amazon.com/shop/derekhuntartist
@@DerekHuntArtist thank you Derek i will God bless you
Insane!
Cheers !
Beautiful work, a beautiful Chateau De Colombe 300 year old tiny chapel needs 2 small windows... perhaps reach out 😊
That would be cool! Let me know if I can help 🙂
Would love to see a gas soldering iron tutorial.
Ok thanks for the suggestion 🙂
Your videos are great! I’m writing a book and the protagonist is a stained glass artist and these are very informative. I do have a question if you don’t mind:
2:33 What are you using to stick the cut glass onto the easel prior to painting it?
Hi , glad you like the video. I use plasticine to stick the glass to the easel. Traditionally it was a mixture of bees wax and tallow candle which was heated up, blended together and poured in small quantities onto pieces of glass, and stuck to the easel.
@@DerekHuntArtist thank you for answering!
@@bellamin4549 you're welcome 🙂
Where can I get more information on the cementing process ?
There isn’t much information about cementing really. Just use chalk powder to clean the cement off 🙂
Amazing work! Is it dangerous to work with lead?
Yes it can be if you don’t treat is correctly.
Hello Mr. Derek Hunt,
Why do you paint the stained glass? Do you use colored glass? Sincerely, Deborah Ripley
Hi Debora, I paint the coloured glass to add details such as faces, hands or text to the piece of glass, before its made intro a final stained glass window.
I was recently really closely examining the stained glass in the church I attend. Many of the windows were imported from Germany (I attend a conservative Lutheran church in the USA) and are about a century old. I noticed the fact that the glass was painted and I could actually feel the texture of the paint as I ran my fingers over the glass. It had never even occurred to me that this was the case so I thought that was cool. Another thing I noticed was that some of the joints where pieces were leaded together made no sense to me. In some cases the lead seemed to outline particular pieces like heads and the like. In other cases the joints just seemed arbitrary to me. Of course I admit that I am in no way an artist and maybe they were made that way for some artistic reason that I am unaware of. In any case examining the windows up close has lead me to a curiosity of sorts about the process so I appreciate this small glimpse in to the process.
Thank you for your feedback and glad you found some value in the video.
How do you install it into a door so it desn’t rattle or fall out when the door is slammed?
Occasionally your lead line can be seen to 'go off on its own, partway across the glass and ending'. Do you remove the heart and glue the came faces to the glass? If so, what adhesive is used?
Sometimes I will remove the lead heart and glue the lead in position with clear silicone. Other times I will continue the lead by painting a line onto the glass and firing in the kiln. :)
Now I just have even more questions, like how did you make the lead pieces you use to put it all together, and how did you make curved pieces of it. I didn't know that it was just painted and oven baked to make it stained glass, I thought the glass was just that color when made. Seems like an easy task to stain it though. How well does it hold up compared to a full piece of glass and does it have a good insulator to keep out the cold?
The colour you see is imbedded into the glass when it’s made and the paint just controls the amount of light coming through the glass. The lead is made by a specialist company in long strips called cames. It’s easy to bend into shapes. Stained glass will last for hundreds of years and doesn’t fade over time if made properly. The techniques shown in this video are the traditional techniques which have been used for hundreds of years 🙂
I would sell a kidney to spend a day in your studio and learn with you
Omg! Don’t do that !😄
What is the type of paint used to paint the glass?
It’s a day special glass paint which is fired in a kiln at 650 degrees centigrade
Did you use actual lead to lead the windows? Or was it a different kind of metal, but the name of "leading" stuck with it?
Yes it's real lead we use to make traditional stained glass panels.
I always thought the glass itself was coloured, not painted lol
You’re right, the glass is coloured and then paint is added !🙂
Hello,
I made a stained glass door with colored glass, but my soldering si turning black and grey. can you tell me why. I make sure I used the same products and brands.
Traditional solder for stained glass is a mixture of tin and lead, so it will change colour over time as the metals oxidize 🙂
What can I use against perspex to get stainglass effect? Can i use printing like transparent paper? Want to use it in a church
You could inkjet print twice onto clear acetate and stick to Perspex. The more timers you double up the printing the better the colours and detail. Also you might want to contact
Also You might want to contact Troy Moody as he does interesting things with colour and Perspex. His facebook page is facebook.com/tmmoody
So am I the only one waiting for a coloring book from this guy? Seriously, the pencil drawings could be made into a coloring book
Now that’s a cool idea!
A poster-sized coloring book would be sooooo cool... I'm gonna make it happen lol not even joking
Awesome!
You are in other fucking level, man...amazing, mesmerizing and bloody marvellous...
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What color is used? And after you finish painting, what do you do next?
The paint colour is Reusche Bistre Brown which is painted onto coloured glass. The colour in the glass comes from various metals like copper, iron, cobalt or gold. After painting the glass it is fired in a kiln at about 650 degree centigrade to fix the paint to the glass 🙂
I liked the airplane outlines @1:16 Kinda hoping he was going to leave them in there.
They are still there in the final design ! 🙂
@@DerekHuntArtist Yes, I see them now. You disguised them! (Very artistically)
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Kind of tricked me. Thought you were going to show how to mix paint, what type is used, what temp and how long to kiln. Its probably in the classes you offer. My bad. Nice video. Tantilizing. Cheers!
I do cover these things in other videos if you have a look. My classes do go into greater details too!😊
You should mention kind of Paint and cement that we should know in Detail
I have lots of other explainer videos and free tutorial on my TH-cam channel which give you details of the paints, brushes and material. You find find lots of answers to your questions there 🙏🙂
I have always wanted to study this craft with a professional.Have the design ideas I want to make for my master bedroom windows.Where is your studio and do you accept apprentices or teach “hands on”for making my desired project a reality?
Hi Kathleen, although I don't take on apprentices, I do offer Leaded Glass Taster Days in person at my studio in Leicestershire UK. A number of students have done that course before doing their own personal projects. You can find out more about these caasses here www.limelightstudios.co.uk/courses
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I wanted to do one like this in Kuwait. The shops seemed unprofessional. They asked me to send the dimensions and the drawing I want, and that's it. I feel this needs input from an expert about how the drawing should be. And they don't seem to cut the glass, just paint it as if it's pieces. Is that a common cheaper option?
It sounds like they are not offering traditional stained glass but some sort of fake stained glass. This video shows how to make it the traditional way 🙂
@@DerekHuntArtist That was my impression as well, and glad to get confirmation. Alas I think the traditional in our country isn't profitable in high enough demand to make it viable business.
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The paint that I use needs to be kiln fired to bake it onto the glass.
How long did the window you displayed take from start to finish? Are you saying that most cathedral or temple stained glass is painted instead of using pieces of colored glass. I feel like what I am doing must not be legitimate stained glass. I don't even know how to use lead and cement. Do you consider copper foiling some sort of silly craft version of doing stained glass?
Hi Deborah, thanks for your interest. The window featured in the video took about 3 months to make. In answer to your question, if a church window has details like inscriptions, faces and lots of ornamentation then it will have been painted onto the surface of coloured glass. This is usually called “stained glass”. However if a church window has just got coloured glass cut into shapes and leaded together it is called “leaded glass”. Copper foil is a more modern technique and was first popularised by Luis Tiffany lamps and is used instead of traditional lead for lamps and also for church stained glass mostly in the USA. I think copper foiling is a great solution in certain circumstances, but I generally stick to lead. 🙂
@@DerekHuntArtist Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I've decided if copper foiling is good enough for Tiffany it's good enough for me (and besides it's all I can afford). Your windows are beautiful and meaningful but I'd be overwhelmed to even contemplate constructing anything so grand. You are a true stained glass artist. Your videos are super interesting and helpful.
@@debberella1 great stuff! So glad you get value from my videos, thank you !
When designing the cartoon to the window's measurements, do you have to account for the lead between the glass? The leading doesn't seem thick, but with enough pieces, I could see it adding another inch or few centimeters to the size of the design which then wouldn't fit the window. Thank you!
Yes, it’s important to allow a space between each piece of glass to allow for the lead. On the cartoon you can see a black line about 3mm thick which outlines each piece of glass to be cut. That 3mm line is the thickness needed between each piece of glass. 🙂
@@DerekHuntArtist Thank you so much for elaborating!
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