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By Barry Z. Masser, Plated Glass Designs®
By Barry Z. Masser, Plated Glass Designs®
Patterns for Plating
Each of the pattern package designs in this collection took from three to four months to develop. The time invested in trial and error with glass selection, assuring that visual effects worked as well as possible, and simplifying the glass cutting challenges that might be encountered, is a laborious process. But the outcome has been gratifying. When relatively inexperienced glass crafters are consistently able to work with these patterns to produce windows they cherish, we are indeed delighted.
The shadows, the depth, the illusion of distance, the texture, are truly the elements that make plated stained glasswork art instead of merely craft. And every pattern shown on this page embodies those elements. If you need our support during the building process, we'll give you the solutions immediately. But the instructions are clear and logical. Each pattern package also comes with a photo of the finished window, suggestions on glass choices, and of course full-size patterns.
Susan S. told us:
"I built the Diner pattern, but modified the design slightly so it more closely resembled my favorite café in town. When I finished it, I swore I would never again get involved with the extra work entailed in another plated project. But when I took another look at the results produced by plating - then showed the panel to other people - their 'wow' reaction made me decide that every glass window I would ever do in the future would have to be layered! Next on my list are Pacific Playground, African Grays, Keeper of the Treasure, and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse."
After completing her first plated project, Rebecca wrote this to us:
"It is amazing to hold my completed piece up in front of the window and look at it! I didn't think the shadows and the baroque glass would show. It truly does open a whole new world. There is a world of difference between knowing that you are making shadows intellectually, and actually seeing them!"
Each pattern package pictured on this page has been reduced to only $12.95 plus $2.90 postage and handling
A VIEW OF PRAGUE
Charles Bridge at sunrise with St. Salvator's ancient towers in the background. Four full-size patterns, 17" X 21".
VILLA
View across the Arno River from the terrace of an estate near Florence, Italy. Three full-size patterns, 15" X 21".
View across the Arno River from the terrace of an estate near Florence, Italy. Three full-size patterns, 15" X 21".
SPRING DAWN
Based on a 1950
painting titled Cape
Cod Morning, by
American artist
Edward Hopper.
Four full-size
patterns,
18" X 21" .
Based on a 1950
painting titled Cape
Cod Morning, by
American artist
Edward Hopper.
Four full-size
patterns,
18" X 21" .
TENEMENT WINDOW
View of a neighborhood church through the window of a Brooklyn flat. Four full-size patterns, 17" X 21".
View of a neighborhood church through the window of a Brooklyn flat. Four full-size patterns, 17" X 21".
CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE
Through swirling evening mist, the beacon arcs seaward to guide inbound ships. Five full-size patterns, 17" X 20".
Through swirling evening mist, the beacon arcs seaward to guide inbound ships. Five full-size patterns, 17" X 20".
THE BRIDGE
An old woman daydreams as traffic flows across the bridge toward the city. Five full-size patterns, 15" X 19".
An old woman daydreams as traffic flows across the bridge toward the city. Five full-size patterns, 15" X 19".
STILL LIFE WITH PUMPKIN
Hang your favorite on the wall! The picture frame on this piece has a hinge & latch in back so you can insert any photo transparency you wish, and easily change it whenever you want. Five full-size patterns, 17" X 20".
Hang your favorite on the wall! The picture frame on this piece has a hinge & latch in back so you can insert any photo transparency you wish, and easily change it whenever you want. Five full-size patterns, 17" X 20".
CHICAGO, 1937
Manny posing with his brand new coupe. A street scene of old Chicago, with the barber pole reflected in the shop window where Gus is busy shaving a customer.
Four full-size patterns, 17" X 21".
Manny posing with his brand new coupe. A street scene of old Chicago, with the barber pole reflected in the shop window where Gus is busy shaving a customer.
Four full-size patterns, 17" X 21".
SIX-O-CLOCK CROSSING
A storm-tossed Puget Sound ferry run to the mainland, circa 1910.
An anxious crewman warily watches the distant freighter.
Four full-size patterns, 16" X 20".
A storm-tossed Puget Sound ferry run to the mainland, circa 1910.
An anxious crewman warily watches the distant freighter.
Four full-size patterns, 16" X 20".
DINER
(First place winner in the professional category at the 2005 Glass & Bead Expo)
A composition inspired by Night Hawks, a 1942 painting by American artist Edward Hopper.\ Four full-size patterns, 18" X 21".
CHEZ PAREE
Bathed in golden light, a festive Paris nightlife scene on a rainy night in 1929. Five full-size patterns, 18" X 20".
Bathed in golden light, a festive Paris nightlife scene on a rainy night in 1929. Five full-size patterns, 18" X 20".
RHINE RIVER CASTLE
A castle of the middle ages perched on the cliffs above the Rhine River Valley. The scene is highlighted by the rays of the evening sun.
Five full-size patterns, 18½" X 21½".
A castle of the middle ages perched on the cliffs above the Rhine River Valley. The scene is highlighted by the rays of the evening sun.
Five full-size patterns, 18½" X 21½".
PACIFIC PLAYGROUND
An underwater view of Dolphins frolicking in Pacific Ocean waters. Four full-size patterns, 20½" X 22½".
An underwater view of Dolphins frolicking in Pacific Ocean waters. Four full-size patterns, 20½" X 22½".
MAUI
(First place winner, Glassworks Studios competition)
A view of the ocean and distant hills from a Hawaiian beach house. Five full-size patterns, 17" X 20".
AFRICAN GRAYS
This striking composition portrays a parrot couple playing among the trees deep in a verdant jungle. While only two layers of glass are used, the visual effect is of unusual depth provided by the faintly visible shadows of tangled foliage. Two full-size patterns, 18½" X 22½".
This striking composition portrays a parrot couple playing among the trees deep in a verdant jungle. While only two layers of glass are used, the visual effect is of unusual depth provided by the faintly visible shadows of tangled foliage. Two full-size patterns, 18½" X 22½".
HILLTOP HOUSE
An old mansion atop a windswept hill. Seen just before an Autumn sunset.Three full-size patterns, 21½ " X 24½".
An old mansion atop a windswept hill. Seen just before an Autumn sunset.Three full-size patterns, 21½ " X 24½".
SUNDAY DRIVE
A late 1920s auto tour of the verdant Ohio countryside.
Three full-size patterns, 20" X 22".
A late 1920s auto tour of the verdant Ohio countryside.
Three full-size patterns, 20" X 22".
WISHING WELL
The quaint well rests beside a stone path winding up to a mountain village. Reflections of the town in the lake make this project very special. Four full-size patterns, 18" X 24".
The quaint well rests beside a stone path winding up to a mountain village. Reflections of the town in the lake make this project very special. Four full-size patterns, 18" X 24".
KEEPER OF THE TREASURE
The Keeper and a fearsome serpent ready to do battle over a pirate's sunken fortune. This underwater view of the confrontation is certainly a conver-sation starter. Five full-size patterns, 19½" X 24½"
The Keeper and a fearsome serpent ready to do battle over a pirate's sunken fortune. This underwater view of the confrontation is certainly a conver-sation starter. Five full-size patterns, 19½" X 24½"
MISSION
Portrait of a California mission. A peaceful and spiritual composition that captures 19th century charm and antiquity. Package includes three patterns for a plated version, and one pattern for a single-layer version. 20¾" X 24½".
SARAH CREEK COVERED BRIDGE
An enchanting portrait of old rural Americana in plated glass. This quaint bridge was hand-crafted of timber growing in nearby woods, circa 1923, and is lovingly maintained by local volunteers. Three full-size patterns, 22" X 24".
An enchanting portrait of old rural Americana in plated glass. This quaint bridge was hand-crafted of timber growing in nearby woods, circa 1923, and is lovingly maintained by local volunteers. Three full-size patterns, 22" X 24".
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