Tiffany stained glass or Tiffany glass is also one of the techniques and methods of glass decoration. This method makes a decorative element out of glass and it is considered a kind of hand art and products made with this art of handicrafts. In the world, products made with the art of Tiffany Glass or Tiffany Stain Glass are known as one of the most luxurious accessories and decorative elements. Tiffany stained glass is used in making all kinds of chandeliers, lampshades, patterned glass, jewelry, glass domes, ceiling lights and door and window decoration.
This technique was invented and developed by an American artist named Louis Comfort Tiffany. For this reason, the name of this art is taken from his name. Performing the art of Tiffany stained glass requires high precision and time-consuming due to the delicacy of the work. Anyone can work with this technique if they have enough skill.Like stein glass, Tiffany glass is formed from pieces of colored glass, and of course they have differences, which we will discuss further.
The steps of making a Tiffany glass element
First step: design and numbering of the plan
In the first step, the outline is prepared. Your design can be in various styles of architecture and interior decoration. These styles include geometric, classic and such styles. The design is numbered according to the piece of colored glass that is supposed to be placed in that part.
Second step: cutting the glasses
At this stage, according to the design and pattern that was prepared in the previous stage, the glasses are cut into small pieces.
Third step: copper foil
Copper foil is a very thin sheet of copper that has an adhesive on the back. It is covered by copper foil around each piece of glass.
Fourth step: Assembly
At this stage, pieces of colored glass are arranged next to each other according to the outline to create the outline.
Step 5: Soldering
This stage, which is the final stage, is done by soldering the glass parts with solder, oil-free tin and soldering oil. Soldering in Tiffany stained glass causes the small pieces of glass to stick together and become stronger. After soldering, all the parts are united and become one piece.
Accuracy, time and skill of the artist are very important in carrying out the steps of Tiffany Glass. The quality of Tiffany glass depends on the cut of the glass. The more delicate the steps of making Tiffany glass, the more beautiful and elegant the Tiffany element will be.
The difference between Tiffany and Stain Glass:
In general, the main structure of Tiffany and stained glass is similar. But their difference is in covering the edges of the glass. In Tiffany Glass, tin is used to cover the edge of the glass, and wire is used in Stein Glass.
