Been up since 2 AM, but with these coffee pics, now I'm awake!
Anyone ever venture into making their own stain glass windows? This old house has a sun window above the front door, the width of the door and about 18 inches high. I'd like to have it stain glass with the house number in a oval in the center, the rest a simple design, then I'll back light it for night.
Now that we had the house painted, I want to add a pair of vintage style lights, one each side of the door, I think with the lit stain glassed number at the top it will look really nice.
Also, one of these lit flag poles is going up tomorrow, 20 footer with a 5 foot flag, my yard is already four feet higher then street level. I picked two 360 lumen LED spotlights going right next to the pole at the base shooting straight up, one on each side, it should give a nice effect.
All my neighbors have house flags that they leave out 24/7 but none of the light them, I always put mine up in the morning and take it down at dusk. The Wilson's are upgrading, going to show them how to properly display a flag at night. From time to time during bad weather I won't leave it out at night and instead have reveille raising's at daybreak and play taps at dusk while lowering, loudly.
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The backlit stained glass transom and side lights sound really beautiful, the lighted flag too! As your neighbor I could probably live without the loud reveille and taps though...
The backlit stained glass transom and side lights sound really beautiful, the lighted flag too! As your neighbor I could probably live without the loud reveille and taps though...
So I'm assuming 21 shots from my M1 Garand probably won't be too welcome either......
glad to be of help!
btw - our classy knows oodles about stained glass projects!
Ohhh Classyyy.....
I haven't fooled with stained glass for more years than I want to mention but the toughest part is cutting/shaping the pieces. Leading it is easy by comparison. It is well worth the effort though!
There are a few pages of pics here of what I used to do :
What are your interests or crafts?
I think they are scattered on 3 pages
What are your interests or crafts?
I think they are scattered on 3 pages
not till right occasion!So I'm assuming 21 shots from my M1 Garand probably won't be too welcome either......
Wow those are amazing! You have to touch! Like the touching hands! That's all way fancier then what I'm looking to do, in the small window I have the detail wouldn't be seen from the road anyways. I was thinking the 10 in an oval in the center big enough to easily be seen day or night, then maybe a simple sunburst style of colors radiating out, like pie shapes, I would think that would draw the eye to the center. Wondering if it would be cheaper to have it made rather then dive into it for one window. Also wonder if there isn't simulated stain that could be applied to the inside of the glass that's there now?
not till right occasion!
Yeah, the neighbors doing a 21 gun salute in celebration after I kicked the bucket.
Amazon.com: Plaid Gallery Glass Window Color Value Paint Set, 17030 (31-Colors): Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Ohhhh...Here's a kit...I can't tell how much paint is in the pots...but it doesn't take much anyway !
It IS removable.
Ohhhh...Here's a kit...I can't tell how much paint is in the pots...but it doesn't take much anyway !
It IS removable.
There is a better quality paint, but you have to bake it.
Pebeo
Pebeo
Since we were served four cups of coffee in here this morning, the following article seems mighty timely:
Four cups of coffee a day could slash chance of early death
Four cups of coffee a day could slash chance of early death
Since we were served four cups of coffee in here this morning, the following article seems mighty timely:
Four cups of coffee a day could slash chance of early death
Then I should live for a longgg time, I drink five 20oz a day from morning to evening. But the prospect of that doesn't feel appealing, my body starting giving out years ago, I feel 20 years older them I am. I shudder at how I'll feel in another 20, heck 10....
But for now, I'm pushing myself as hard as I can, so much to do around here and I hate sitting idle when the list is long. Now if I could just end being the family mechanic, I'd be able to spend my wear and tear on myself and get that list knocked down quicker, spent the last couple day swapping a motor from a donor john deere to the son in laws that blew the motor. Got more to do, same model but so many changes in the systems, one is late and the other early model, some of the wiring is different too, got it running but not charging. Must be nice to just drop stuff off at ones door, "This needs to be fixed, let me know when it's done." and go home. Wish I could do that...... Damn garage is a mess, JD parts everywhere, no room left to fix the brakes on my Jeep. My leg, back and neck hurt like hell, I pooped and frustrated, not getting any of my stuff done, but saving them a ton of money.... 
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