Sunday 23 September 2018

 The windows are made from three layers of thin card. This creates the depth of the sash. These windows are unusual as they also have a plastered surround that is painted in the same colour as the window. This can be seen painted brown.
 The two layers are painted cream and fitted behind the outer window frame. The thin glazing bars are created by cutting very thin strips of art paper and painting with acrylic prior to fitting. The paint strengthens these bars and if glued in place whilst they are still tacky pull taught as they dry. Making glazing bars like this allows for any type of bespoke window. On close examination they are slightly wavy where they cross each other, something noted in the Pendon book, but from a distance look pretty effective.
The glazing is added in two layers which further enhances the effect of the sash construction.

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