Little window

by Lori Shumey
(Castlegar, BC)

I am making a small 6 1/2x11" window for my daughter. It is going to be put into a very old door that has 9 little windows. She wants the centre in stained glass. She is going to leave the original glass in the centre and will just set this new one over the old so that when they move they will be able to take it with them. What would be the best way to do this.
I thank you... Lori Ann

Answer

The best way would be to remove the original glass and replace it with the stained glass. Store the original glass in a safe place. It can then be put back when your daughter is ready to take the stained glass with her.

If that isn't an option, then use either a wood bead or putty to hold the stained glass in place. Don't use silicone...it's very difficult, almost impossible, to remove glass that has been siliconed in place.