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May 5, 2017 at 1:43 pm #14753
What is your favorite method for creating stained glass? Is it durable for outdoor theater? I have used flex glue and tint or dye, but not sure about the durability. May 8, 2017 at 2:02 am #15185For out door theatre I would probably use an exterior graded sealer instead of the glue. Crystal gel or sculpt or coat could also work.
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May 8, 2017 at 4:09 am #15186Thank you! I’ll give it a try.
May 8, 2017 at 2:30 pm #15187Anonymous
I really, really advocate for mixing leather dye with either clear or amber shellac. As far as I’ve found, it has the boldest colors, and is pretty resistant to flaking. Let us know what you use and post pics!!
– Bridgette
May 8, 2017 at 2:41 pm #15188I’ve always done this as an FEV using dye and clear (white) shellac. If you use Rit dry dye and suspend it in the shellac be sure to keep it stirred up as the salt will settle out. I actually like the little crystals left in the liquid as it gives it an “old glass” look. By playing with the dry time you can also give it streaks, swirls, and layers. I’ve found it extremely durable and acceptable for exterior use without any problems but it was in a somewhat protected area and not directly exposed to weather.
May 18, 2017 at 3:59 am #15189Rachael Claxton
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Scenic Status: Full Time Regular
I’ve had great success using tinted Crystal gel on plexiglass. I’ve tinted the gel with a variety of things, but Super Sats and tints seem to work the best. Once I’ve sharpie’d on the design, I’ll usually lay in the tinted gel on the back of the piece, then go in on the front any lay in clear gel, just to give the front some physical texture. My favorite way to get lines is just to use the craft rubber adhesive-backed caming lines (you can get them from JoAnn’s or Michael’s), but without additional glue they probably wouldn’t hold up great in an outdoor setting.
May 21, 2017 at 7:32 pm #15190https://scenicguild.org/2017/05/how-to-create-a-stunning-realistic-stained-glass/
This was a post we just did this past week. With a great take on how to do large scaled leading lines as well.
May 23, 2017 at 6:24 pm #15191abernathysj
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Scenic Status: Full Time Regular
bhdreher wrote:I really, really advocate for mixing leather dye with either clear or amber shellac. As far as I’ve found, it has the boldest colors, and is pretty resistant to flaking. Let us know what you use and post pics!!
– Bridgette
I’ve never seen this done but what a cool idea! got any pictures?
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May 31, 2017 at 2:14 pm #15192I’ve always been fond of the crystal gel and super sat mix. I’ve also found that for certain of the darker colors you can get a nice flowing look out of a super sat and Roscoe clear coat mix. The crystal gel holds up better against scratches.
June 23, 2017 at 3:18 pm #15193Anonymous
Crystal gel and shellac FEVs are both really nice options for bright colors that are transparent and easy to apply, but I’d be hesitant to use either of them in an outdoor setting.
Wouldn’t shellac do that thing where it gets gummy and white when you let water sit on it?
Also, I once painted a carved foam floor with a river that held water, in sprayed glazes of crystal gel with tint. It held up well during my 5-day underwater test in the shop, but once on site it started to cloud after about a week. Of course, that’s with it being utterly submerged in water, which probably your windows wouldn’t do.
October 17, 2017 at 9:53 pm #15194Thanks to all. I ended up using flex glue and tint color. My young scenic helping me made the tint too strong so it wasn’t as translucent as I wanted. We were under the gun, so ended up using what was made. The plus side is it held up all summer with exposure to all the elements!
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