Got a start on the stained glass window I have planned for the front bay window. I'm 'walling' off either side and leaving the middle open. Today I did paper cutouts of some generic patterns and put them up today with some cellophane to see what kind of basic look I've got so far. First glance was underwhelming--the colors just didn't stand out. Then Mondo suggested putting up a white background behind it--even a garbage bag, or tissue paper--to disperse the light. Which worked sooo much better, and it was looking much better. Looks like I won't have to come up with a plan b yet. The trick will be to figure out how to design the middle to actually look like a stained glass window. Not sure how yet. Possibly involving some of the foam, and cobblestone look that I worked on with the archway/alcoves? Not sure. Much experimentation needed. Anyway, with the garbage bag background, it means that I don't have to have super bright light behind it, which is awesome.
Got a start on the stained glass window I have planned for the front bay window. I'm 'walling' off either side and leaving the middle open. Today I did paper cutouts of some generic patterns and put them up today with some cellophane to see what kind of basic look I've got so far. First glance was underwhelming--the colors just didn't stand out. Then Mondo suggested putting up a white background behind it--even a garbage bag, or tissue paper--to disperse the light. Which worked sooo much better, and it was looking much better. Looks like I won't have to come up with a plan b yet. The trick will be to figure out how to design the middle to actually look like a stained glass window. Not sure how yet. Possibly involving some of the foam, and cobblestone look that I worked on with the archway/alcoves? Not sure. Much experimentation needed. Anyway, with the garbage bag background, it means that I don't have to have super bright light behind it, which is awesome.
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