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maureenmelville
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I would like to glue antique glass to a large window which is already installed. Is there a way to do this with the window in place? The glue needs to be optically clear and not visible as a dot or a smear that can be seen on the back of the antique glass.
-Maureen
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Krueger
Director
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Do you mean to a stained glass piece, or a plate glass window? In either circumstance, don't think this is a good idea as (1) the weight of the glass will allow it to slide down and (2), why not fabricate and frame your glass and hang it in front of the current situation. (3) over time, glued work is subject to the effects of ultraviolet light...and (4) what will keep dirt/dust from seeping inbetween?
Barbara/Michigan
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maureenmelville
AGG Member
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It is a plate glass window. I am trying to make a window that incorporates the clear window glass without having lead lines.
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Krueger
Director
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Anything that is glued and/or laminated must be laid flat on a work table so that it can cure. You might look around for a class that has some instruction, because the technique is tricky with mixed results. German stained glass artists have been using a similar method for some years now, with Derix Studio in Germany doing the fabrication. They also have a west coast office and I found this information on their web site. http://www.derixusa.com/tqn_lamination/index.html
One of their comments is that the curing of the glue frequently cracked the glass. I think the bottom line is it takes extraordinary skill under specific conditions. There may be other studios using this process, but Derix is the major place.
Barbara/Michigan
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maureenmelville
AGG Member
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Thanks, the Derix info was helpful.
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