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Opaque
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| Non transparent. |
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Paint (for glass)
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| A mixture of finely ground glass, metallic oxides and a liquid mixing agent, such as water and gum arabic, used for painting on glass. It has to be fired for permanent adhesion. |
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Painted Glass
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| Painted glass is stained glass painted and fired in a kiln to a temperature of 1,200 degrees so the paint can fuse into the glass. |
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Palladian Window
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| A window with three panels, the center panel being wider, with an arched top. |
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Panel
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| Unit of stained glass leaded together and made to fit an opening in the framework of a window. May be of any shape. |
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Panning or Cladding
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| Is the process of wrapping exposed wood with flat aluminum coil stock to make a maintenance-free surface. |
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Perimeter Bar
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| An F-shaped metal bar usually composed of aluminum that serves as the perimeter frame for protective glazing. |
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Perimeter Framing
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| Framing that will fit the entire perimeter of the stained glass window. |
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Pivoted Window
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| A window that swings open on pivots at the top and bottom. |
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Plate Glass
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| Machine-made glass that has been ground and polished so that it is free of flaws and distortions. It is usually at least 1/4 inch thick and is used primarily for bevels, mirrors and large store windows. Until the early 20th century, polished plate was optically much clearer than standard window glass. |
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