The faux-stained-glass aesthetic that turns a printable into something that looks hand-painted by a 19th-century artisan — without any actual glass involved. Welcome signs and table numbers designed to look like real cathedral windows.
New to faux stained glass? → Our guide covers the trend, the motifs, and the DIY tracing method step by step.Floral motifs that customers actually search for. Lily of the valley, calla lily, hydrangea and sunflower are the popular ones right now. Cathedral-style arches in soft pastels, deep burgundy, classic blue-and-gold, and moody black. Designs across welcome signs and table numbers (seating charts in this style are on the way — not in the catalogue yet).
Two ways to use these templates. The simplest is to print directly on heavy cardstock or poster stock — the detailed window artwork creates the stained-glass effect on its own. The more involved way is the DIY tracing route: print the template, place it behind a clear acrylic sheet or glass frame, trace the outlines with a black paint marker, then fill each section with gallery glass paint. The result looks like real stained glass and catches the light beautifully. Each listing includes a step-by-step DIY guide if you want to try it.
Editing is in Canva. All stained-glass signs open in Canva (not Corjl) — your purchase includes a PDF with the Canva link inside. Customise text, fonts and colours; the stained-glass artwork stays intact. Every listing has a how-it-works guide and a tools-needed checklist.
Where to print. Corjl Prints or Prints of Love for poster-finish or foam board (code marryful10 for 10% off — this is an affiliate link, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!). If you're doing the DIY glass-paint version, print the template at 100% on regular paper as your tracing guide. More in our printing guide →
Pair with: Welcome Signs · Table Numbers · Wedding Invitations · Bundles
FAQ
What size works best for stained-glass posters?
18×24 or 24×36 — at smaller sizes the detailed window artwork loses its impact.
Do I have to do the DIY tracing-and-painting?
No — most customers just print the design as-is on heavy cardstock and the effect still reads beautifully. The DIY route is for people who want the most realistic stained-glass finish.
Where do I buy the acrylic sheet for the DIY version?
Clear acrylic sheets are available at Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's or local craft stores — look for "clear acrylic sheet" or "plexiglass" in your size. Or use any glass frame and trace directly onto the glass.