Lead Glazing
An Ancient Technique for Unique Creations
VETRO Artefatto
The History of Lead Glazing
Lead glazing boasts a rich and timeless heritage, used for centuries in grand stained glass windows of churches and cathedrals. The Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals stand as the pinnacle of this technique.
Art Nouveau and Liberty Style
With the emergence of Art Nouveau and the Liberty style, stained glass celebrated its glorious revival. Louis Comfort Tiffany revolutionized the craft by introducing opalescent glass, creating stunning effects of light and color.
Possible Techniques
Each glass piece, cut into the required shape for the composition, can feature various processes, including:
- Sanding: For intricate textures and designs on the glass surface.
- High-Fire Painting: To achieve unique color and luminosity effects.
- Glass Fusion: To incorporate fusion and distortion effects.
Modern Interpretation
The contemporary interpretation of lead glazing embraces mixed techniques as a modern expression of this ancient art. Often, lead-glazed windows incorporate glass fusions, sand-etched decorations, painted elements, and enamels.
Leaded windows
A technique that is durable over time and has endless possibilities!
