Coloured antique glass – etched and black solder painted leadlights

Other

Traditional

Antique glass is traditionally mouthblown and avaiable in multiple colourings. It shows the characteristic marks and textures resulting from the craftingprocess.

Material

Glass
Other

Craft

Glass-making
Other

General Technique

Combining
Surface modifying

Specific Technique

Coloured antique glass cut, etched and black solder painted, traditionally assembled with lead cames.

Properties & Qualities

Application

Architecture Art Sample making

Qualities

2D Colourful Translucent

Colour

Grey Green Red

Sample Information

Date of creation

July 11th, 2023

Dimensions

61cmx72cmx0.4cm

Weight

6.56 kg

Process & Production

Cutting antique glass to desrired shape. Etching glass with hydrofluoric acid. Handpainting with black solder. Firing at About 605° C to melt the different washes of paint to the glass surfaces. 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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