How can I make a stained glass look without using glass?
My church wants to make some stained glass windows for the upcoming holiday season. Our budget is small. I can get enough money for wood to make frames but sheets of glass or plexiglass break the bank for us. Anyone have suggestions on what to use or where to source something I haven’t thought of? My current best plan is clear shower curtain painted with the glue and paint technique. Thoughts?
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What about using old windows? When we replace windows we usually pay to have the old one removed. Call Window World or another company and ask for donations of used windows.
Also go to Habitat. They get tons of Windows in. Maybe a hotel that is selling out their art work. Can use the frame and glass.
Try a Habitat Restore, window company like Cynthia suggests. Architectural resale store. You can make wood frames and staple 4 mil clear plastic sheeting tightly to them. Comes in large rolls.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Paint-Tools-Supplies-Tarps-Drop-Cloths-Plastic-Sheeting-Plastic-Sheeting/N-5yc1vZci20?browsestoreoption=2&Ns=P_REP_PRC_MODE%7C0
Faux stain glass painting.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=stained%20glass
Once in grade school. Our class made a huge stain glass mural using cellophane sheets ,and it was beautiful,
Hi Noelle,
What if you spent your budget on glass frames from the Dollar Tree or even another store if it fits the budget? Do they have to be a certain size? You could also use old windows for both the wood and the glass. Do they all really have to be the same size? If you use old windows you would be repurposing and that's what a lot of people do to stay on budget. Clear shower curtains should work, but they aren't glass. I do think they'd be fine for temporary decorations. I'd talk to the committee and figure out what is the most important part since there isn't enough in the budget to do exactly what the church wants. Wishing you the best.