How to Make a Mosaic Stained Glass Window

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a wooden frame with glass.

   Remove the glass and clean it on the side that you will glue the stained glass pieces to.
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   Step 2: Choose a simple pattern that will fit the frame size.

   , Using glass nippers, break the strips into triangle, rectangle, and square shapes.
   
   Keep each color separate. ,, Begin fitting the various shapes down on the glass so that the glass fills in the design. ,, Let this dry overnight. ,, Southerners will relate better to the consistency of grits. , Press gently into the cracks between the stained glass pieces. , Using soft rags, like old t-shirts cut into manageable pieces.
   
   Continue to wipe off until the design is visible.
   
   Let dry a few hours and then wipe clean with a damp cloth, then a dry one, until grout haze is gone. ,,,!
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   Step 3: Wearing protective goggles

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   Step 4: cut the stained glass into strips

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   Step 5: about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) wide.

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   Step 6: Tape the design facing up to the underside of the glass.

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   Step 7: Starting with the design

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   Step 8: work a section at a time (best from the center out) using a clear paper glue

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   Step 9: spreading a thin

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    Step 10: but complete

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    Step 11: coat on the glass.

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    Step 12: After the design is filled in work on the background so that the entire piece of glass is covered in stained glass.

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    Step 13: Wipe off any excess glue on top of the glass.

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    Step 14: Use sanded grout

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    Step 15: in black or dark gray

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    Step 16: to imitate the lead in a stained glass window.

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    Step 17: Mix grout with water to the consistency of oatmeal

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    Step 18: but not thick oatmeal.

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    Step 19: Spread the grout over the surface of the glass.

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    Step 20: Immediately begin to gently wipe the excess grout off the piece.

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    Step 21: Drill pilot holes into the top corners of the frame and screw in small eye hooks for hanging in a window.

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    Step 22: Put finished glass back into frame

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    Step 23: without the cardboard backing

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    Step 24: and secure with clear silicone or push down the tines on the back of the frame to secure.

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    Step 25: Using wire or fishing wire

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    Step 26: hang in a sunny window and enjoy!!!

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