Turning Old Windows Into New Art

Reader Contribution by Kimanna Cellura-Shields
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Here is a great way to recyc

le those old single-paned wood-framed windows that many of us (including myself) have leaned against a garage wall or in a basement somewhere. I’ve also saved most broken mugs, tiles, old jewelry, marbles, shells and colored glass in all shapes and sizes. Truth be told, most artists like myself are excellent junk collectors. We hate to throw out just about anything, as we know there is a future art project where the items may come in handy. Waste not, want not. I believe that!

Let’s get started! One of the beauties of using these old wood-framed windows is that it has a ready made frame. Pick one that has a good piece of glass not broken or cracked. If lose, you may first want to reglaze or caulk it securely into place. Clean the entire window and frame, and allow ample drying time.

Another nice aspect of this project is that if you want to use a pattern, whether it’s your original or someone else’s, you can simply tape it to the under side of the glass. Start in the middle of the design or with the focal point, meaning the most prominent part of the design. Use an all purpose glue that is compatible with glass, stone, metal and wood, and that will dry clear; I used Weldbond for the windows that are pictured here, it did take about a week to completely dry clear.

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