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The manufacture of stained glass has changed little over the centuries. It requires a mix of artistic skills along with the technical ability of craft making.
After creating the design the following steps are taken:
-Our design is drawn full scale. This drawing is known as the cartoon.
-We select every segment of coloured glass.
-Using natural daylight, the glass is cut carefully to the shapes of the cartoon.
-Glass segments can be hand painted, acid etched or sand blasted.
-All the glass segments are leaded together and soldered at each joint.
-Lead light cement is brushed between the glass and lead, sometimes known as smudging. The panel is now weather-tight and rigid.
-We add copper ties and saddle bars for strength.
-The finished stained glass panel is now installed.
From design through to the finished piece, each step is done by hand

with meticulous attention to quality and detail.

82 Berelands road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA9 1ER. Tel. 01292 474279 Fax. 01292 471426 info@rainbowglass.biz