Faux stained glass is not the real thing, but a synthetically manufactured look-alike. The cost and effort involved in real stained glass can be daunting. If you are not ready for the real material but would still like to have pieces that can be admired by your friends and add to the dcor of your home, faux stained glass is for you.

If you opt for faux stained glass, you still have to do some work. First of all, you will have to decide on the design. Next, youll need the glass, bonding materials, and the patterns. Finally, youll need cutting and burnishing tools.

Clean the glass with a good solvent, such as an ammonia solution. Ensure that the surface of the glass is smooth and even. Lead is the preferred bonding material because it is easy to work with and is long lasting.

The actual procedure involves the application of the lead adhesive and making out the patterns. The edges are then burnished and smoothed, and the film or other synthetic material is applied. If you have obtained a ready-made pattern, youll have to simply apply it. If you are using a film and intend to cut out the pattern on the glass, youll have to first stick the film and cut out the patterns. Allow a couple of hours for the adhesive to dry, and your faux stained glass is ready.

The above-mentioned steps are a broad overview of what youll need to follow to create your own look-alike stained glass. Youll have to take detailed instructions from the manufacturers or from other specialists before you undertake the job.