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Bevels

Clear glass bevels were used in relatively large quantities in Victorian era windows. Many beautiful examples survive today in fine old houses and older public buildings such as libraries, schools and municipal buildings of various types.

Those bevels were hand-ground by artisians who specialized in the work and who became proficient in producing, at times, intricate bevel work including curves, circles and the like.

The cost to duplicate this work by hand today is obviously prohibitive.

Automatic processes, however, can now produce bevelled glass at comparatively low cost.

It should be borne in mind that as few as one or two bevelled pieces can be utilized as a centerpiece or focal point in a window, and in many instances they can be used as border pieces in clear leaded window to add a luxurious touch.

We suggest using a lead came similar to our 8071 which has a face approximately 1/2", and a heavy web. Wider leads can be used, but they will tend to hide more of the bevel than you may wish.

Windows consiting of large portions of bevelled glass require additional support consisting of 3/8" or 1/4" diameter steel or brass rods, dowelled into the window frame on either side. Copper wires are soldered to the lead joints, and twisted around the reinforcing rod. (See locations marked "*" on drawing.)

Rectangle and Square Bevels (including Border Bevels)	Diamonds, Hexagons, & Triangles
Circles, Half Circles & Ovals	Tiny Bevels Our "Tiny Bevel" series of bevelled glass pieces are so small that the bevelling must be done by hand. This adds to their charm because, as a result, each one differs slightly from any other. The 8 pieces with which we have chosen to begin our series can be combined in many ways to create a seemingly endless array of suncatchers.
Bargain Bevels Looking around, we find that we have an overstock on certain close-out bevels which we acquired some time ago, and which we think we should move out at reduced prices. These bevels can be made into many unusual finished products which will be of great value in the gift and retail market.