Luddy, Don't you just love my typo...neighber...I can spell, most of the time...neighbor! Anyhooo, Yes, it's grouted...with light green grout. And I don't like to grout...hate it actually. With this piece I marked off the frame line, then taped that line off. Did my design, grouted, let almost dry, then pulled the tape off. This is not perfect...but best method of grouting as close to frame as possible. Hid my blanks with caulk on reverse side. This isn't perfect, but best "test method", I've done so far. If there's a better way...wish someone would post it! Kimmy

Kimmy actually it looks like Belize to me. when I saw this posted on garden junk, I thought Wow. actually you have inspired me to start on my water picture, I love to sail too, so I can't wait.

I considered something like what you are suggesting. You really need a light behind it tho. That means a light box, that means someone who can do some woodwork, maybe that's you. I considered doing that with one of my glass pieces i built- to light and put it in a stairwell. I tried different light options- and that's where I got stuck. Rope lights don't give enough light, and a fluorescent tube is rather uneven. You can light 1 side or two but then you might see the bulb in there...you would probably also see the power cord unless you can do electrical work too. I even looked at some art lights similar to this at ikea. They are kinda cool. I never did figure out what the bulbs would be like or what they would cost ( probably not going to find them locally) I gave up on the idea. The windows are hiding in my closet. :( My uncle had some glass art panels just hanging in a room with no light. It worked ok- but without the back light- it doesn't look any more special than a painting.

Hi everyone! I’m in NC. Mother in law had a massive stroke last Sept & we are still going through everything. Basement is full of large stained glass sheets inside shelves as well as supplies/equipment. Not familiar with this hobby but if interested, email me your info and i can send you pictures or videos of what all is there. NikkiLM222@yahoo.com