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Moroccan patterned colored glass

19 years ago

My first post here. I hope someone can help.

I am looking for sources for colored patterned glass, like the glass in Moroccan lanterns. I've also seen large panes in storefront church windows in Brooklyn, and all over on the island of Jamaica, in windows, artwork, etc, but can't find a source anywhere in the US. My web searches have found clear patterned glass, but not colored.

I live in NYC, so if anyone knows a store in any of the bouroughs, great. Also just as happy with a web or catalog source.

Thanks so much.

Comments (21)

  • 19 years ago

    I have a moroccan lanten, so I know what you're looking for.
    I've looked at several glass websites and I can't find that certain texture either!
    Is there a certain texture you're looking for? There are many available.
    Here is a link to an online source. I'd bet there is a shop in NY that coulod help.

    Here is a link that might be useful: American Glass

  • 19 years ago

    Thanks for that link BAMA! Now I know what glue chip IS! It is exactly what van gogh is made from and what I'm on the hunt for today.

  • 19 years ago

    I believe the glass you are referring to was popular in the 70's to use as window material around front doors and such, I have a small stash as I just used some on my mirror project, I would suggest looking in salvage from old buildings supply stores...if this is the glass you mean.

    Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}

  • 19 years ago

    Yes! That's what I'm looking for!!! You would think someone would still be making it. Anyone know?

    Thank you for posting the picture, Calamity J.

  • 19 years ago

    SILVER and JANIE: That IS pretty glass! I can see why you are looking for some.

    BAMA: Thank YOU for that link also! I had asked you in another thread (which one??) what glue chip was, and now I know. What's funny is, I have a BUNCH of scraps of this, just didn't know what it was called. I described it as "ferny". Now I know! Maybe I'll have to try that Van Gogh technique sooner rather than later...

  • 19 years ago

    Maybe start phoning glass shops and or stained glass shops, there was a gall who was posting here that is a teacher of and artist of stained glass for many years and she lives in NY area, I'll go thru the old posts and see if I can find her....

  • 19 years ago

    I think Jane's idea of a salvage place or recycle store that specializes in building materials is a good idea.

    We have a recycle-re-use store here, plus a habitat reuse store. A few "antique" building places, but they're probably really high. Anyway, someplace like that might have it

    Maria

  • 19 years ago

    Found her!!! Sueny is her name and I bumped up the post, check "Welcome Sueny!!!"

  • 19 years ago

    You can click on her name to read her bio page and probably email her!!!

  • 19 years ago

    I have that glass..I got some that is the same pattern but clear colored from a gallery called mandarin glass..they had quite a bit. I don't know if it is reproduction or what!! They are in Washington State..you could call them to see where the get theirs it wasn't expensive either. 253-582-3355

  • 19 years ago

    Oh boy, if anyone calls, let us know! That glass is beautiful!

  • 19 years ago

    Here it is in clear, you could paint the backs if you aren't using it in gog...

    Here is a link that might be useful: tapestry glass

  • 19 years ago

    AHA!!!!! I found it! I love a good mystery!

    Here is a link that might be useful: glass

  • 19 years ago

    called tapestry glass huh??? I spent about an hour trying to find it on line but couldnt..I even checked the delphi web site..obviously I didn't check all of it!!!!
    With all the faux van gough going on why couldnt somone paint the clear tapestry glass? Well I'm glad the mystery is solved!!!!!!

  • 19 years ago

    Bama's link does have iit in 2 colors

  • 19 years ago

    You all rock! I can't tell you how long I've looked for this. Thank you all so much.

    I'll post my finished product. I'm very excited. I think I'm going to get the clear and play with it, as well as trying the colors.

  • 19 years ago

    I have some of those star candle holders made from it, luv em! The blue and rose colors are truly mouth watering yummy!!hee hee!!!

  • 19 years ago

    Now that I know what to look for, I found another source for the clear glass. Huge sheets available from Hollander Glass, called Mysticvue. See link.

    http://www.hollanderglass.com/texas/moderately_obscure_glass.shtml

  • 19 years ago

    Are you a professional? cause Hollander has some pretty stiff requirements for proof of being in the glass trade.

  • 19 years ago

    Thanks for those additional links. The glue chip glass from Delphi is well priced--It was $3.99 at HobLob. Will wait to order the tapestry glass cause SLOW and I are headed to Longview on Tuesday to check out some glass shops we've heard about. CALAM: How large is the pattern? If you cut it, won't it destroy the beauty of the pattern? SLOW: check out NT's link and look for the "clear reed" glass. Do you think it's the same glass Shea gave you and which you just gold leafed?

  • 19 years ago

    No, not the clear reed - mine was small ridged.

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