Stained Glass color in full shade ?
linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
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Mary4b
7 years agolinnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
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Comments (1)as to the immediacy of the window.. look into window films... i put one of the classic wisteria stained glass ... in the center of a rather large window ... so i can get more light by more fully opening the drapes ... but more privacy with them half shut ... in doing this.. then you can work with more time.. as to planting something in the yard.. to eventually grow to do the same thing ... a pic of your area.. would help peeps like me.. who cant work on words alone ... especially if you took one pic from upstairs.. down into the area ... ken Here is a link that might be useful: link...See MoreWhat kind of shade did this stained glass torchiere have?
Comments (11)The store did not "tell" me anything: this was an antique mall with each dealer having a section, and one clerk to do the sales. I did not ask any questions. I could tell that the rewiring was new so plugged it in to check that it worked, and bought it. I should have been more clear: I donÂt think it was plated with "real" gold; just something gold-ish in color. There are several metals used to electroplate that look "like" gold. The top is plated pretty heavily: there is no wear. But there is a chip that shows the base metal underneath. There IS wear on the stem and other projecting fittings that makes it look like it was either lightly plated there or painted. The base is plated/painted in both silver and gold; the wear/scratches there show a grey metal underneath. If it was painted it was a LONG time ago. Some old lamps must have been painted originally. I have another vintage lamp, downbridge style, found in my grandparents basement that is some cast metal. This was also painted, and the paint is original (gold with flowers painted in blue and pink); I know no one would have painted it later. My Dad (80 at the time) said it had been down there gathering dust as long as he could remember. There was at least 70 years worth of dirt on it when I took it home and cleaned it up. I didnÂt buy this one because I thought it was valuable, but because I thought it was neat! And would look even better with a shade. SOME kind of shade. To make it function better in my house it needs this; otherwise the glare from the exposed bulb hits you from any angle. SoÂback to the original gist of my post: what is available that would : 1) go with the style of the lamp? 2) have a wide enough opening to fit the top of this? Inside diameter is 6 ¼"...See MoreClaustrophobic stained glass window--repl w/clear glass?
Comments (10)Slateberry, from your pics, I'd say the two side windows and the area around the pause marks is original--the colors look right, and it is a pain to change out old glass with stained--I've done that on my main parlor window--as high up as that looks, it would be even tougher--so I bet it's original. As to the balcony, do the prints show spindles, or are they just calling the knee-wall a railing? Worthy, the big draw in old homes for most buyers IS the original details--they are unmatchable today without huge cost--and add significantly to resale value if they are still there for the next owners. Don't care about stuff like that, then why are you in such a house? Newer is usually cheaper to keep up; don't care if you risk losing prospective buyers by altering your house's original details--then go ahead and kiss your dollars goodbye. As to style--old houses tend to be well-built and appeal because of their design--and that is something which anyone can appreciate--don't you have an idea when something appeals to you or when it doesn't? If you change exterior features a house just won't 'look' right, and the parts which don't fit will become obvious as you look hard at a place. Most old house buyers have a basic idea of what fits or appeals to them, and want houses which preserve as much of that charm as possible. I had a vague idea of the different styles, but I educated myself during my years in my house--you just need to look at a few plan books to get an idea; the one thing I KNEW when house hunting was this: I grew up in a 50's ranch, and would never buy such a house for myself--I had to have two stories, and something with some character inside, not just boxes with basic trim as I'd grown up in....See MoreColor Placement for Stained Glass Windows
Comments (20)Lovely designs and colorways! Thank you. I'm sure you've researched this to the nth degree, and my A&C knowledge is more cursory. And I hate to be the one who wants to order off-menu. Actually I am always willing to listen to other opinions. On this thread, I had five posted for DH's study and someone suggested using the teal in the center portions, so I pulled the thread and did the two more with the teal, F and G. That said, is there a reason for the placement of the clear glass portion? Or is it really creamy and lower-contrast against the other colors? It will be clear, but not flat glass. It will most likely be a heavily textured glass. See the red arrows I added in your example. Additionally, while it appears that the background is a white glass, I believe it's a clear glass with a white sheet behind it. However I don't want such an open look, so at least I'd use the textured glass or at least a wavy glass. I know you'll have whatever's outside potentially adding color there so the difference won't be as stark. But my gut reaction was that there's usually more or less of the lightest shade against the deeper tones. Examples below. That is a beautiful example. Thank you. Given how they'll be placed, I also wonder if there's an opportunity to have the outer windows mirror each other and the center one be unique. If you look at the triple window starting each grouping, you'll see that the center window is different than the two end windows. Not as stark as your example, but they are not the same. :)...See Morelinnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
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don_in_colorado
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beverlymnz4
7 years agobeverlymnz4
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoMy Stained glass in about 1 hour of early sun (8-9am)
My guacamole - has about 4 hours, maybe more of sun. Stained Glass is in the upper left corner. I admint they are more similar than I remembered.
Leaf shots of newer leaves:
Stained Glass first.
Guacamole:
So Stained glass in shade is similar to Guacamole in more sun. Note in the clump pictures, older Guacamole leaves are greener and the Stained Glass stay yellow. I still think Stained Glass is more yellow than Guacamole, I just didn't realize how similar they were.
After reading Josephines post, I realize I should say it is full sun today here which is not the best for color.
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agoJust to throw "more sun" into the mix, if you will indulge me ;-) and this is simply from an observance point of view.
This is what my Guacamole looks like today, growing in virtually full sunshine - it is 9:36 am and it is still in shade until 10:30 then full sun after that.
This is Stained Glass, still potted which is also still in shade for another hour (same general area).
This is the both of them side by side. Guacamole's margin is not as pronounced but Stained Glass is much more evident.
It is very bright outside and going up to 31C today. SG is more shiny and colourful than it looks in the photos, G in the first shot is colour-true.
I am still debating whether to move G to more shade but other than some sunburn here or there, it's growing well.
fwiw... :-)
linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
ConnieMay ON Z6a
7 years agoHi Linnea56,
My Stained Glass (left) and Guacamole (right) are in a pretty shady spot:
Stained Glass is brighter and doesn't have the shadows that Guac has. They are pretty tall in the shade.
djacob68z5sewi
7 years agoI have both of these hostas next to each other in an area that gets some morning sun, maybe up to 11:00 am. They are in shade the remainder of the day and they look great
Jon 6a SE MA
7 years agoGuacamole
Hey look, its sporting.
Stained Glass
Not sporting, but scaping.
Was a well shaded spot, but Winter Moth Caterpillars have it looking like Winter as they have defoliated the oaks and pines around here. Sprayed the eggs with horticultural oil, but the caterpillars just kept drifting in. I have tried to kill as many as I can with Captain Jacks as they glob to lay eggs.
Next year, oil, BT and Captain Jacks. Shoveled out the driveway with a snow shovel after a one inch deluge that washed the poo to one end of the driveway.
Jon
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agohostahillbilly
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mkpearse (MI z6a)
7 years agoI think my SG gets mostly shade under the oak tree or dappled sun for the part of the day. Gosh, I love to look at pics of this hosta!
Jon 6a SE MA
7 years agojosephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agoJon 6a SE MA
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