How was it made? Stained glass window | V&A

Watch as a medieval stained glass panel in our collection is reproduced using centuries-old techniques. The original ‘Entry into Jerusalem’ panel came from the choir windows in Erfurt Cathedral in eastern Germany, and was part of a scene dedicated to the Passion of Christ.

Process:
Drawing a cartoon template: 00:10
Cutting glass to size: 00:44
Making paint using metallic oxides and ground glass: 01:01
Marking outlines onto glass: 01:13
Matting: 01:21
Stippling: 01:29
Scraping paint with a needle: 01:45
Heating glass in a kiln: 01:52
Applying silver stain to back of glass: 01:56
Joining glass together using lead: 02:27
Applying glazing cement to panel: 03:02
Spreading whiting over panel: 03:18

[OutOfNamesToChoose]

I absolutely adore stained glass. I'm glad to see that there are still craftsmen who carry on the tradition

[kdfrk]

I did stained glass classes in the 1990's. I made a window for my front door. I was so proud of it.☺️

[alicehatter]

This is an absolutely old fashioned way of doing stained glass. A lost art if you ask me. This was so special to watch, thank you!

[sound-nin]

...whoa. now I REALLY admire the skill of the people who made the windows of our local church. They're so intricate and detailed, and beautiful. I've always stopped to wonder at them.

[luisaparodi]

I love stained glass, it's awesome to know there are still artisans that can recreate so masterfully the technique. Thank you for sharing!

[FreemanFPS]

This is the most beautiful form of art on the planet.

[debbralehrman]

Thank you I haven't ever see the complete process before. Thank you to the artist who did the work. Lovely.

[worldview]

God bless these craftsmen & women, I will support their channel. 👍👍👍👍

[lewiswalduck]

I’m getting a 15th century medieval stained glass panel restored at the moment and it looks just like this. It’s interesting to see how they were made.

[liveoak]

Wonderful, but please make future episodes longer. The thought of all the priceless footage discarded saddens me

[sarahwig]

So skilful and the end product is beautiful.

[HeronCoyote]

This was fascinating!
I was lucky enough to go to the Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art) years ago to see a display of Tiffany windows. I walked in to the exhibit, and there, in all its magnificence, was a window of fawns in the forest. I still remember, decades later, the breathtaking beauty of it. Kind of like turning a corner, and seeing a life size, but friendly, dragon.

[ДанилаВоронин-щд]

Thank you from people all over the globe that you created so interesting content

[rikkitikki]

Thank you that was beautiful. I always love finding out how things are made. It was very easy to follow.

[meridethtexastwister]

That was interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[AnaisIsAce]

This is fascinating, and the video is so beautiful too! I love this channel

[DiamorphineDeath]

I would love to do this with my life; absolutely amazing

[WitchKat]

Oh wow! Im used to the Tiffany method, so this was really interesting to see!

[daveh]

I've done lots of stained glass over the years, both foil and leaded, and this is such a nice, concise video of how it's done properly. What is it about glass that's just magical?

[ArtSMRdianne]

Lovely! I love seeing anything craftsmanship!