Stained glass window designs as scroll saw projects ?

[Scrollshrimp]

Hello all.

While visiting a beautiful old Norman church with the wife a few days ago, I got to thinking if the patterns of the stained glass windows could be used in scroll saw patterns.

I would have thought that it would be possible to cut a window pattern as a segmented or intarsia project if you had a good selection of different woods ( sort of like marquetry ).

Another option maybe would be to cut the pieces out of say 1/4" birch plywood then paint the pieces before re assembly.

My original idea was to cut just inside the line of each piece of glass then the lead that holds the glass in place would become a wooden frame around each piece.

Sorry if this sounds confusing but I can't think of a better way to describe what I'm getting at !

Just wondered if anyone has tried this ?

Regards, Alan.

 

[Scrappile]

Sure they could be used just like pictures for coloring could be.  

[ChelCass]

15 hours ago, Scrollshrimp said:

Hello all.

While visiting a beautiful old Norman church with the wife a few days ago, I got to thinking if the patterns of the stained glass windows could be used in scroll saw patterns.

I would have thought that it would be possible to cut a window pattern as a segmented or intarsia project if you had a good selection of different woods ( sort of like marquetry ).

Another option maybe would be to cut the pieces out of say 1/4" birch plywood then paint the pieces before re assembly.

My original idea was to cut just inside the line of each piece of glass then the lead that holds the glass in place would become a wooden frame around each piece.

Sorry if this sounds confusing but I can't think of a better way to describe what I'm getting at !

Just wondered if anyone has tried this ?

Regards, Alan.

 

You would be surprised at how many Scrollers use Stain Glass Patterns.  They

work really well for intarsia.

Edited February 27, 2023 by ChelCass

[OCtoolguy]

I can envision what you are saying. The leaded lines, being thicker, once cut out would act as a frame for all the colored pieces that would be fit into it. Neat idea. 

[Scrollshrimp]

5 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

I can envision what you are saying. The leaded lines, being thicker, once cut out would act as a frame for all the colored pieces that would be fit into it. Neat idea. 

That is exactly what I mean !

[Randyw81]

I drew a pattern from one of the stained glass windows at our church.  I didn't do the entire window, but each one has a different symbol in the middle.  I picked the easiest design to start with.  Maybe someday I'll get the other seven windows done!  I made them as ornaments for several friends from church.

Edited March 7, 2023 by Randyw81

[maxfalton80]

4 hours ago, Randyw81 said:

I drew a pattern from one of the stained glass windows at our church.  I didn't do the entire window, but each one has a different symbol in the middle.  I picked the easiest design to start with.  Maybe someday I'll get the other seven windows done!  I made them as ornaments for several friends from church.

It's very nice, I like it.

Edited March 8, 2023 by maxfalton80

[ChelCass]

On 2/26/2023 at 3:52 PM, Scrollshrimp said:

Hello all.

While visiting a beautiful old Norman church with the wife a few days ago, I got to thinking if the patterns of the stained glass windows could be used in scroll saw patterns.

I would have thought that it would be possible to cut a window pattern as a segmented or intarsia project if you had a good selection of different woods ( sort of like marquetry ).

Another option maybe would be to cut the pieces out of say 1/4" birch plywood then paint the pieces before re assembly.

My original idea was to cut just inside the line of each piece of glass then the lead that holds the glass in place would become a wooden frame around each piece.

Sorry if this sounds confusing but I can't think of a better way to describe what I'm getting at !

Just wondered if anyone has tried this ?

Regards, Alan.

 

Here's another thought Alan.  Check out paper patterns as well.  These could very easily be use for scrolling.  Here's one I found on Pinterest that I think would work well.

[Scrollshrimp]

On 3/8/2023 at 3:28 AM, maxfalton80 said:

It's very nice, I like it.

That is what I am on about, nicely done !

[crupiea]

I have thought about this too.

Also look at tattoo design flash books.   great resource and they have the lines already drawn in so very little adjusting of the patterns required.  I have a bunch of books of them I use.