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Rondel (Roundel)
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| Round spun disk of stained glass with a punty mark in the center. |
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Rose Window
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| A circular window divided by tracery usually on the large west wall of a cathedral. |
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S.A.
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| Semi-antique glass. |
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Saddle Bar
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| A metal bar attached to the inside of a stained glass panel and secured to the window jambs to prevent bulging or sagging, or secondary structural elements set into the window frame and attached to the window panels by solder and copper wires to provide additional bracing and support. |
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Sanctuary
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| The area of the church where the altar is located. |
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Sand Carving
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| Abrasive etching done deeper and in layers, creating a sculpture effect. |
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Sandblasting
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| The technique of blowing abrasive materials under pressure onto the glass surface to etch away part of the glass. |
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Sash
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| The window frame. |
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Seedy Glass
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| Glass that has tiny bubbles through out. |
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Semi Antique Glass
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| Manchin-drawn transparent glass made to imitate the look of antique glass. Also called D.A., S.A., G.N.A., F.N.A. and New antique. |
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