Happy New Year!
December 31, 2009Mission Style Stained Glass
November 28, 2009Mission style has a very wonderful history, dating back to Spanish missions and drawing influences from Mexico, California and Santa Fe. This simple style uses lovely dark wood and clean lines. It is still very popular today because of the way it so seamlessly blends function with style. If you choose to use mission style furniture and decorating techniques in your home, you should know that mission style stained glass panels are available. Using the extra touch of stained glass, you can really pull a room together.
Mission style stained glass panels tend to be very different from regular stained glass. One of the biggest differences is the color. Mission style is very subtle; it takes a lot of its inspiration from the earth, specifically the desert. The colors of mission style stained glass are usually brown, gold, and amber. Occasionally you might also find green, red, or rich orange. These colors are meant to go perfectly with simple dark wood furniture and earthy tones.
Another one of the biggest differences between mission style stained glass and other stained glass is the designs. While Victorian and religious stained glass is mainly designed with animals, deities, floral arrangements and elaborate scenes, mission style glass is much simpler. The designs you will find in mission style stained glass panels are shapes, tribal designs and sometimes an arch or mountain. Often, these designs will evoke Native American influences, a tribute to our American Ancestors.
If you are interested in the mission style, you should consider using stained glass in your home. You might choose to go all out and have mission style stained glass panels installed. If you aren’t quite ready for the commitment or price tag that comes along with this, however, you can still use mission style stained glass in your home. Consider purchasing a lamp with this design. That way, you can enjoy this unique stained glass on a much simpler level. Source
Simply Stained Glass has some lovely mission styled pieces in stock. For example this lovely lamp sells for $134.00 and icludes free shipping:
And this beautiful stained glass panel normally retails for $559.00 is on sale for $120.00!
New Tiffany Style Lamps
November 25, 2009We have added two new georgous Tiffany-style lamps to our inventory: Simply Stained Glass . FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS (North America only)
Leaves with Grapes Table Lamp with Bird carved stem. $250.00
Antique Look “Roses” Tiffany style table lamp. $199.00
Transom Windows and Free Pattern
November 5, 2009We just added two geougous Transom window panels to our inventory at Simply Stained Glass. All prices include FREE SHIPPING in North America!
Tulips Transom Window $185.00
Trellis with Birds and Flowers $320.00
FREE Pattern!
From Chantal’s Stained Glass: Heart of Fern
New Products
November 3, 2009We just got some new inventory in our store Simply Stained Glass.
We will be continuing to update our stock for Christmas shopping. Stop over and take a look! New items are being added every day and many are on sale! FREE SHIPPING TO NORTH AMERICA!
NEW!
Koi Fish Window Panel $355.00
Lace Knotwork Window $325.00
Royal Blue Windsor Window $310.00
Shield Wood Framed Window $245.00
Stained Glass Pattern Books
October 1, 2009I came across some great pattern books for stained glass over at Amazon and wanted to post a few of them here.
Splendor in the Glass: Creating Stained Glass Beyond the Ordinary
And the product description sates:
Splendor in the Glass; Creating Stained Glass Beyond the Ordinary, certainly lives up to it’s name! Not your ordinary, ho-hum, tired out, worn out, over done, been-there-done-that, future yard sale project book! This delightful, 120 page, fact filled book, with over 23 full-color, uniquely different projects (there’s no conventional theme here) and over 45 Design, Color, and Tech tips inspires exploration, experimentation, and nonconformity in your design process.
The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns
Product Description:
Grow a glass garden—and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you’ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Glass Studio, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead came construction, from materials and tools to how-to techniques.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Now on Sale! Iris Design Hanging Lamp
September 29, 2009This beautiful Iris Design Hanging Lamp is now on sale in our e-store! Was $159.00 / Now $139.00!
Free Stained Glass Pattern Audrey Hepburn
September 21, 2009Here’s a free stained glass pattern from Chantal to use for your stained glass designs.
Harvest Festival Window Panel
September 18, 2009Just in time for fall this window panel would look great in any window! Simply Stained Glass
This beautiful harvest window panel has now been added to our inventory!
ON Sale! Mission Design Stained Glass Panel
September 12, 2009On Sale at Simply Stained Glass this beautiful Mission Design Stained Glass Panel. Now $120.00 and FREE SHIPPING in North America (no PO boxes)
SIZE: D:20″, H:32″
Retails to $559
