Question

The metal that is used to hold stained glass pieces together is called __________. a. cement c. paste b. framing d. leading Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

Leading

Step-by-step explanation:

Stained glasses are commonly found in Gothic buildings and religious worship centres. They are a sought of 'coloured' glasses. The metal used to hold them together is called leading.

Stained glasses can still be found in many Roman Catholic and Protestant places of worship. It is a medieval Christian tradition to use stained glasses in church buildings.

Answer 2

Lead

Step-by-step explanation:

The metal lead is used in holding stained glass pieces together. Stained glass are designed glass used principally in cathedrals. Ever gone go cathedrals and seen the statue of the holy Mary on a window glass?

Exactly, that’s an example of a stained glass. Ordinarily, glass is simply made by fusion of silica, potash and lime or lime oxide. Producing stained glass involves the addition of specific metallic oxides to the base composition so as to effect a color on the final product. To hold the particles of these stained glass together however, lead is used