| Seeing a stained glass window is a | | | | your guest will be bathed with rich color. |
| mesmerizing experience. The stained glass | | | | Stained glass is introduced to doors of |
| takes light and refracts it. The glass | | | | kitchen cabinets. Wherever there is glass, a |
| changes colors and reflects the light like | | | | stained glass enthusiast sees opportunity.The |
| magnificent jewels. The beauty of stained | | | | interest in stained glass objects exploded |
| glass was at one time reserved for commercial | | | | with the introduction of the Home Shopping |
| construction. The high cost of hiring artist | | | | Network. A whole new generation discovered |
| to produce the colorful and intricate windows | | | | the beauty of stained glass with |
| was too expensive to incorporate in | | | | tiffany-like lamps were introduced. Louis |
| residential homes.Stained glass windows that | | | | Comfort Tiffany popularized the use of |
| adorn churches are complex mosaics | | | | stained glass. His name Is always linked |
| | | | with the American glass movement.The most |
| of bits of colored glass illustrating | | | | beautiful use of stained glass is the Tiffany |
| familiar bible stories or the picture of the | | | | Lamps. HSN offered replicas of the |
| life of Jesus or saints. The subtle or | | | | Tiffany-style lamp on its cable show. The |
| brilliant play on light made the church | | | | overwhelming response to this lamp indicated |
| environment seem more special and | | | | that stained glass was again in vogue.New |
| sacred.Today stained glass is an affordable | | | | technologies made the creation of stained |
| option for homeowners. There are several | | | | glass objects more affordable to the masses. |
| beautiful uses for stained glass products | | | | Individuals took classes at hobby and craft |
| other than located in beautiful churches. | | | | shops to learn the ancient art of glass. Some |
| Stained glass is now available in residential | | | | of these hobbyist became masters of the craft |
| homes.Stained glass in art class has become | | | | and applied the techniques to their own homes |
| common for use in a myriad of home | | | | and other objects.Many glass enthusiasts |
| improvement projects. New homes are a | | | | created stained glass objects as a source for |
| showcase for stained glass with entry ways | | | | creating secondary income. Stained glass |
| made alive with color and texture. Beveled | | | | items are sold at flea market, art and craft |
| glass and stained glass pictures depicting a | | | | fairs. Creating stained glass objects |
| variety of scenes from butterflies to sacred | | | | |
| biblical themes adorn the doors and | | | | can become a fun and rewarding home based |
| windows.In the bath room stained glass | | | | business for creative individuals to showcase |
| filters harsh sunlight to create a tranquil | | | | their artistic.Some home based glass artist |
| and relaxing setting. In the dining area, | | | | do restoration and repair of stained glass. |