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We at Full
Spectrum Stained Glass, Inc. feel very strongly that every effort and
all available resources should be used to preserve our society’s
cultural property. At times
that may
require replicating
an un-repairable piece of painted glass, and sometimes an entire
window.
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In the
process of restoring stained glass windows, we periodically encounter
painted pieces of glass that are damaged beyond repair. Our studio artists face many
challenges. First they must
look through the paint and match the glass. Secondly, match the paint and
firing technique. This
often requires several test firings. When satisfied that the colors
and textures will match, the painting style and missing sections are
replicated.
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The
original dove medallion from this window, that was approximately 100
years old, was cold painted (paint that is not kiln fired). The paint was so unstable, that the
medallion could not withstand a typical cleaning process. The cold paint was beginning to
flake off and show signs of deterioration. In an effort to preserve the original
art work, this medallion was plated with clear glass and independently
framed for the Church to display in an interior window. The medallion was replicated
with vitreous (kiln fired) paint and installed into the original
exterior location.
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Original
Replication
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Another
situation for Replication:
This
Congregation decided to erect a new Church on the same property as
their school, where space was plentiful. The original stained glass
windows were moved to the new location, and two new stained glass
windows were fabricated to match the originals.
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