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What is Gluechip?Gluechip is a colorless textured glass which affords a moderate amount of privacy. The colors you see are whatever the camera saw; i.e., the sky and trees behind the glass. 
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What is a bevel?
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What is a Gluechip Bevel?A Gluechip Bevel is one which is cut from a piece of gluechip glass, had its edge ground to a slant and then polished back to clear. A grouping of several bevels is referred to as a Bevel Set or Bevel Cluster which makes a design that is commonly the focus of the window. Pictured here is a Gluechip Bevel Set. The colors you see are whatever the camera saw; i.e., the sky and trees behind the glass. — Back to Top — |
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What is "Waterglass"?Waterglass affords some privacy and adds a beautiful texture to your window. Waterglass comes in many colors; however, the glass shown here is clear. The colors you see are whatever the camera saw behind the glass. — Back to Top — |
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What is . . .Gluechip — Brown arrowClear Bevel — Blue arrow Frosted/Gluechip Bevel — Green arrow Flemish — Red arrow Flemish is a texture commonly found on glass blocks. We use it primarily for the borders of our windows. A Bevel Set or Bevel Cluster is a grouping of several bevels to make a design which is usually the focus of the window. Pictured here are two bevel sets, one gluechip and one clear. — Back to Top — |
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What is Baroque?Baroque swirls. Here it is pictured with a border of clear bevels. Baroque comes with clear swirls in clear glass (pictured here) and with color swirled in clear. Visit the Spectrum link to see their entire line of Baroque glass. Spectrum Glass.
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How do I place an order?All orders are taken over the phone. We see no need in an expensive "shopping cart" system as we will need to consult with you regarding your order. We have a toll-free number for your convenience: 866-510-9990. Please DO NOT send us your credit card information in an e–mail. Our procedure is to charge your card for half when we begin your order and the balance just prior to shipping. If your order includes a door, we will charge your card at the time we order the door. Since we must pay for your door upon order, we cannot cancel any order for a door. — Back to Top — |
Do you accept credit cards?
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What about shipping?We ship to anywhere within the USA. We use ABF, FedEx and United Airlines, so if they go to your town/country, we can probably ship to you. — Back to Top — |
What about brass caming?Brass came can be solid or “brass capped" over lead. There are several problems with this product. Solid brass is like zinc came in that it is not flexible, which causes the solder joints to be the weakest links in the panel. They break! Another problem is that there is no brass solder; therefore, the solder joints either remain silver or are painted gold. To make matters worse, brass tarnishes, but the painted solder joints do not, so they stay bright gold while the rest of the came darkens. Insulating your window will protect it from tarnishing. — Back to Top — |
ANATOMY OF A LEADED GLASS WINDOW.All windows begin with a metal frame — shown here as 
— is normally ½" wide (which accounts for 1" of your window
dimensions). You may see a photo by scrolling down to the next section.
A border of a different color or clear texture — shown here as 
— normally 1–2", depending on the size of your window. Waterglass
or Flemish are good choices for borders. You may see both on this page.
The field or background glass — shown here as  . You might have noticed the size varies here for demonstration purposes.
We make the bevel set fit by adjusting this area of your window. See some options like gluechip and waterglass by scrolling up to the previous sections on this page. Bevel set/bevel cluster — center design shown here in white. You could replace the bevel set — or any of the other parts of the window — with colored glass if you wish. Bevels can be viewed by scrolling up to the previous sections on this page. — Back to Top — |
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What is "Lead"?Lead is the skeletal structure of your leaded glass panel. Glass is cut by hand to the desired shape and fitted into a piece of metal called "came" of various shapes and sizes. This is a picture of "H" came (looks like an I–beam) which accepts glass in the slots on either side. We use zinc, which is stiff like aluminium, to frame our panels. It is called "U" and fits on the outer edge of a glass panel, creating the frame. For most applications, the face is 1/2" and the thickness on the outer edge is 1/4". It is also available in 1/4" and 3/8" face widths. |
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Does craftsmanship vary?We created a page dedicated to helping you determine what is good and what is bad craftsmanship.  Please use your BACK button to return to this page. — Back to Top — |
How much does stained glass cost?Our work averages $125 to $195 per square foot, if you need a ball park estimate. Crating/shipping are additional, as is insulating the panel if required. Figure a minimum of $135 per square foot with crating and shipping. You can spend more. Simple panels are less expensive than complicated panels. — Back to Top — |
What about Privacy?Click here to view our brochure of clear textured glasses >>
You may view samples of obscure glass here: Hollander Glass >>
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Where can we read more about stained glass?For articles on stained glass: Stained Glass Quarterly Magazine.
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Where can we see samples of stained glass?You may view samples of the entire line of Spectrum Glass here: Spectrum Glass. Please use your BACK button to return to this page. — Back to Top — |
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Will you send me a catalog?This Web site IS our catalog. Since every glass panel we build is custom designed to someone's specifications, this makes a catalog an impossible task. The costs involved in printing a color brochure are quite high, and which pictures would we include? We have well over 1800 pictures here online for you to view. To inquire about a design, note its name or number and e–mail your inquiry to us. We will be happy to work with you to make the design fit your needs. A CD–ROM is available which contains this entire web site and all of the pictures. The price is $15, which will be applied to your order of $100 or more. To receive your copy of this CD-ROM, mail your request with your check in the amount of $15 to us at: Glass by Design 3504 Oak Ridge Drive Bryan TX 77802 — Back to Top — |
Why aren’t window sizes posted?You are looking for ideas which may be adapted to your needs. The panels pictured on this site have been sold. All work is custom. In many instances, we do list the size of the bevel sets to give you an idea of the proportions of what you are viewing. Please do not ask us to replicate a door panel in a 10" x 20" window! We have also tried to add sizes to the panels without bevels to give you an idea of their original size. There limitations: most designs can be enlarged, but reducing it by more than 10% is often difficult. You will receive a new window built to your sizes and colors. — Back to Top — |
I am not sure I like those bars going across the door panels.We put them on all door panels and on larger windows. Rebars add years to the life of your door panel. Ask anyone who repairs them! Some shops don't use them and/or charge you extra for them, but we want to give your door panel every chance for a long life. Some people absolutely refuse to have them put on their panels. So be it, but we advised you against it! |
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Rebar attached to panel adds strength.
Rebars are affixed at horizontal intervals on panels over 22". The size of this rebar is 1/8" x 1/2", with the narrow edge facing the viewer. |
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This is a view of a rebar looking directly at its edge. We don't want it to interfere with the beauty of your window any more than necessary.
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Do you sell insulated leaded glass windows?We can insulate almost any size window using tempered glass on both sides of the leaded glass panel with an inset black butyl seal. Pricing is $29 per square foot. ADVANTAGES: More energy efficient. Easier to clean. Improved security. Helps protect leaded glass from possible breakage. Stabilizes leaded glass window without the use of traditional rebars which could interfere with the design. Prevents oxidation and aging of leaded unit, keeping it in its original pristine condition. Eliminates leakage associated with single glazed leaded glass. APPLICATIONS: New leaded glass windows turned into triple glazed insulated units. Existing single glazed units turned into insulated units, eliminating leakage and structural problems. Fragile antique windows turned into functional exterior units. Decorative windows for wine cellars, shower stalls, etc. Etched and glass–on–glass units permanently protected. Repairs of existing insulated units. 
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Won’t someone just break the glass and walk right in? |
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This glass panel took quite a beating. The broken glass is held in place by the
original putty cement; the metal structure is still in place. There is an easier way into your home than through a leaded glass panel.
Check out your window panes which are held in place with a little strip of
plastic moulding. Like any glass window, if someone wants to throw himself
through it, he will probably wind up inside, bleeding all over your floor.
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My new glass panel has an ugly scratch on it.Some suppliers maintain “Industry Standard" dictates that if you cannot see a scratch from 3 feet away, it is acceptable. Some folks will use any gimick as an excuse for poor quality. We believe that the beveling in a window provides all the glitter needed to be gorgeous; scratches only interfere; therefore, we insist on the very best products for our customers and expect you to accept nothing less! — Back to Top — |
My door looks like a butcher block with several small pieces of wood glued together. Will they split apart?It happens. That would be the weakest link. Our doors are neither laminated (some door manufacturers will cut costs by gluing together smaller pieces) nor veneered (thin sheets of wood glued over a cheaper core). They will not peel and do not have all those glued joints of the pieced–together doors. We value our reputation too much to sell anything less than the best. |
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I’ll save money with the laminated or veneered doors.No way! Do not lose sight of the fact that the cost of the door is actually a fraction of the total installed price; and the cost of hardware, installation, and finishing is the same for a cheap door as it is for a door of quality. A cheap door will cost much more in the long run. If you are fixing up a house to unload it, you can go cheap if your conscience will let you, but if you plan to live in this house for more than a couple of years, don't skimp here. — Back to Top — |
The guy said his doors are mahogany.Mahogany comes from South America and Africa. The softer woods coming in from the orient can claim mahogany all they like, but if you care about quality in a solid hardwood door, genuine Mahogany is superior to other woods, holds up to the ravages of the weather and finishes beautifully. This is a picture of one of our genuine Mahogany doors. — Back to Top — |
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