Is it Stained Glass or is it a Leaded Light ?

These days both terms are used to describe the same end product, i.e. a window created by using small pieces of coloured glass ( etched and sand blasted glass may also be used ) held together with lead, to produce a dramatically effective glass panel design.

In truth it is only Stained Glass if either ( or both ) paint and stain were applied during its creation, a process that has now given way to the use of coloured glass today.

Leaded Lights should not only be thought of as windows, interior glass panels and cupboard doors can also be leaded to great effect.