ABOUT FACETED STAINED GLASS

This thicker stained glass is often called slab glass or dalles de verre from the French who introduced it after WWII when much reconstruction was being done. Each slab is almost an inch thick and is made in a standard 8” x 12” format. In the studio the artist cuts the slab into smaller pieces to form the design. This is with done with. a hammer and anvil. Then the glass is faceted selectively to enhance its brilliance. The dalles flash like jewels in the light
The final panels are cast using an epoxy cement which becomes very strong after curing. The epoxy matrix appears dark against the backlight of daytime. This dark background is important in balancing the richness of the vibrant glass, which glows mysteriously even after the sun has set.