Project Idea #5 - Mosaic Windows

If you have ever gone to a flea market then you probably have seen old windows for sale. These are the ones that are rectangle shaped with the four sections of glass, paint peeling on the wood but very sturdy. If you can get it cheap, I suggest buying one or two. Just make sure the glass is still in one piece.

You can clean up the paint by scraping it off and repainting. I have seen many clients that leave the peeling paint the way it is to add character to the piece.

After you get the wood cleaned up, you can just mosaic directly onto the glass. Use a mixture of opaques and translucents to give a wonderful overall effect when the light shines through. You can use stained glass or glass tiles or both. Weldbond is a great adhesive to use since it dries clear. Once you get all of your glass on then grout it the next day. Be sure to tape off your wood before grouting though.

Once you have it completely finished you will need to add a hanger to it. I suggest screwing in round hooks on the top corners and attaching a chain. The window can now just hang from the chain. Screw in a hook in your existing window and hang your new window so the light can illuminate your piece.