STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES
Aussie local: Our wide range of gorgeous glass
comes in 3mm thick, Medium hobby squares and large sheet glass, in various colour effects and textures. The sheet sizes are cut from large hand
pulled and rolled sheets which give the glass a special natural antique charm.
You can expect to see rich colours, linear striations and tiny bubbles. We deliver the glass to you securely packaged so you receive it safely.
We stock Translucent (TRA.) cathedral glass, Stippled (STI.), Wispy (WIS.), Opalescent (OPA.) , Streaky (STR.), Iridescent (IRI.), and Textured (TEX.) glass sheets. Read more below and see the choice images for the sizes and glass effects. Please note we also supply other materials for making stained glass projects including came, basic tools and edge grinding machine. Get in touch.
TYPES OF GLASS
Translucent
Glass: (TRA.) (Also
known as cathedral glass) is a thin translucent sheet rolled by a machine or
blown by mouth. These sheets are usually one colour, and textured on one side. Ideal
for windows and doors, because of how easily it lets light pass through. Popular
for windows, suncatchers and jewellery.
Streaky:
(STR.) Hand formed streaks
of translucent and opaque colour across a translucent glass base. The surface
is smooth and easy to cut. Popular complement to translucent glass allications.
Stippled:
(STI.) Stipple is a
mechanical process to create small dimples on the glass surface to create a
waxy ice-like effect. Also because of the way colours are streaked together it appears
to have a 3D effect when it is illuminated from behind. The effect is reminiscent
of the effect of the original Tiffany's lamps.
Wispy:
(WIS.) Wispy glass has
the appearance of thin smokey streaks in an otherwise translucent glass panel. It
is made by mixing an opaque glass with a translucent glass base. Great for a
smoky effect in windows, and other light catching projects.
Opalescent
or Opal : (OPA.) Opalescent glass recognised by its opacity, as
light does not easily pass through it. Our glass comes in different degrees of
transparency and sometimes with a soft glowing appearance It is made using
either one colour or by swirling a combination of two to four colours together.
Opal glass is popular for stained glass lamp shades and mosaic works.
Iridescent:
(IRI.): Has a glittery
reflective sheen sometimes of a different colour to the base colour. It is
crafted by using a metallic treatment on translucent or opalescent glass. A
layer of metallic oxide is added to the hot glass surface, resulting in a
shimmering effect as it bonds. This glass can’t be fused as it will lose its iridescent
sheen.
Textured:
(TEX.) Also called patterned
glass, decorative glass, or obscure glass, has a pattern stamped or rolled on
one side of the glass. This allows light to pass through it, but visibility is
distorted due to the surface pattern. Textured glass can be applied to any of
the colour glass and typically the other side of the glass is left smooth.
Material Specifications
- Material: 3mm +- Glass Sheets with your choice of colour, texture, translucence and patterning.
- Properties: For use with in Stained glass projects. Non-fusible.
- Size: Refer to listing choice images for standard medium (Hobby squares) and large sheets.
Delivery Costs
We deliver across Australia urban areas within 7 days, and in Perth Metro area much faster. For more than two sheets Contact us as we can often give you better combined postage for your specific location and include our volume discounts. Once satisfied with your order, purchase with Local Pickup and contact us for the delivery arrangements.