Clear glass rectagles – float glass leadlights

Other

Traditional

Float glass is a type of flat polished transparent glass made by allowing the molten glass to harden as it floats on liquid of higher density (i.e. tin).

Material

Glass
Other

Craft

Glass-making
Other

General Technique

Combining

Specific Technique

Clear float glass cut and traditionally assembled with lead cames.

Properties & Qualities

Application

Architecture Art Sample making

Qualities

2D Translucent

Colour

Other

Sample Information

Date of creation

July 13th, 2023

Dimensions

51cmx63.5cmx0.4cm

Weight

4.84 kg

Process & Production

Cutting clear float glass to the desired shape. Assembly with lead cames and ultimately soldering of connection points.

 

Credits

Craft Maker

Glasmalerei Peters Studios

Photographer

Glasmalerei Peters Studios

Practitioner

Glasmalerei Peters Studios

Founded more than 100 years ago, Glasmalerei Peters is one of the most renowned workshops for glass design in both traditional and modern techniques. We are also among Craft Hub Partners.

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