Brilliant blues and reds, yellows and greens, browns and whites… These are all colors that are commonly found in the beautiful, yet fragile masterpieces we call stained glass windows. As the light changes during the course of a day, the colors change as well; reds and yellows get more brilliant at noon, blues become brilliant ...
Some of the most omnipresent things scattered about a child’s room are broken crayons. What starts out as a bright box of sharpened coloring tools quickly degrades into bits and pieces of lumpy wax. Most people simply throw broken crayons into the garbage. To stop this waste, however, you might like to try one of ...
Stained glass windows and art hangings are becoming more popular in private homes today. It’s no surprise that the beauty of glass that’s often seen in churches and cathedrals has now been downsized and added to our home decor. Besides being comprised of several different colors and shapes, the real beauty of stained glass is ...
Navy Pier is lakefront playground that attracts visitors from around the world There are more than 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions. There is always something happening at Navy Pier. Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, IMAX Theater and other entertainments are open. The ...
For a number of decades, stained glass windows have been a fundamental part of churches and cathedrals across the globe. Besides being colorful and attractive, these magnificent works of art are said to tell a biblical story to anyone who views them. It’s glowing attractiveness has kept stained glass windows popular. So much, in fact, ...
“Swinging London” was a term coined by Time magazine, in their April 15, 1966 issue, in order to define the culture and fashion scene in 1960s London. Philip Larkin’s poem High Windows was written in 1967 amidst the “Summer of Love,” in London. The “summer of love” introduced drug use and “free” sex. During this ...
Create or purchase a pattern for your stained glass windows. You need: paper, pencil, copier, scissors OR preprinted pattern If you decide to design your own stained glass windows, use a piece of paper that is the same size as the window you will be crafting. Beginners will do well to avoid drawing small pieces ...