There are two basic types of construction of stained glass pieces: The copper foil method (also known as the “Tiffany” method), and the lead channel came method.
The traditional method of surrounding glass pieces with lead channel came and soldering the joints together was first written about in the late 11th century. It was the method used for constructing large church windows and is still in use today. It is best suited for designs with larger and simpler shapes. The…
Though I may be a bit biased, I’ve seen over and over again how cherished a stained glass gift can be to the recipient. But what makes it so special?
Well, consider that a stained glass piece is usually displayed in a room window that is seen and enjoyed many times every day, whereas a piece of jewelry or clothing is only worn occasionally. A stained glass piece can also be personalized in a way that other gifts can’t be, because you can have them custom made in most any color and…
All stained glass art is not created equally, and as with most things, it’s a buyer beware situation when buying stained glass pieces. Here I will give you some things to look for to ensure the stained glass piece you are considering is a good one.
1. This may seem obvious, but be sure it is actually made of GLASS! There are a lot of inexpensive pieces advertised as stained glass that are actually colored acrylic (plastic), and/or painted glass or acrylic. While these can add a…
You may have noticed that my stained glass store is now also featuring some alcohol ink and acrylic paintings, trivets, and suncatchers! This is a new medium I’m working with and absolutely loving. It allows me to create pieces that are just as unique and colorful as my stained glass (while giving my hands a little break from the rigors of stained glass work).
If you’re not familiar with alcohol inks, they are concentrated dyes that are combined with alcohol instead of water, oils…
In response to the growing popularity of my stained glass standing birds for collecting and gift giving, and at the request of some of my customers, I'm starting a Bird Watchers Club emailing list to send members immediate notifications when new colors of standing birds are available. Since many are one-of-a-kind pieces, knowing when they come out will give you the best chance to scoop up a new favorite!
If you would like to join the club, please give me your email address using the…
Working in my studio 8 hours a day requires a few snack breaks to keep me going. I'm a bread-a-holic, and I fell in love with beer bread when I went to a Tastefully Simple home party and was introduced to their beer bread mix. All you had to do was add a beer to their mix and an hour later you had this incredible loaf of bread! Well, when I ran out of it, and my Tastefully Simple rep disappeared, I went online to look for beer bread recipes to make myself. There were tons of recipes to…
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