Here are a few pictures showing the complexity and craftsmanship
in the making of these beautiful windows
This glass was skillfully executed by
Dragon Eye Glass
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Here is the finished window set into the door.
Here is a closer view of the same...
Here it is backlit.

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The idea of using bamboo in the glass of a door was inspired by this wall on a local Chinese restaurant !!
I provided Sandy a picture of the door frame
.... and she overlaid it on her "cartoon" so the final decision of design could be made ....... technology is sooo cool !!

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The original drawing and the work in various stages of completion. On the sides are the templates made of the window openings.
Laying the pattern pieces out on the glass so that the background will have the proper flow.
Ready to cut!!

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Cutting out all those pieces!
Pieces cut and ready to grind.
Cut and ground pieces are laid out for inspection.

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The foiling process....
Rats, foiled again!
Once more, inspection for fit, then, all foiled, it's ready to solder.

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Almost there!
Final touches have been applied
Two down, and ready for the door...
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