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Temple Windows

by Laurie Nichol

Temple windows--those that describe intricate religious scenes and meditative patterns--are priceless architectural details. Due to the delicacy of the medium, many of these historic windows have fallen prey to the ravages of time. For this reason, issues of stained glass repair and restoration have become important to all stewards of historic temples.

Temple Windows and Graceful Aging

When temple windows are damaged, no matter what the reason, there are usually two main reasons that their caretakers hesitate in having them repaired. They worry that the cost of stained glass window repairs will be too great for their budgets, and that any restoration work on these detailed pieces will be too obvious. They may be surprised to learn that these projects can be completed under budget and with incredible faithfulness to the originals!

Craftsmen who specialize in glasswork aren't as prominent as they used to be. But this is by no means a lost art. You can find stained glass suppliers, restorers, and custom artists in studios across the country.

If you're thinking of having your antique stained glass windows worked on, then try getting some estimates. It's a risk-free way of finding out how much your project could cost, as well as learning just how well your priceless windows can be revived. The character of a historic temple should be preserved as much as possible!

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