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New Stained Glass Window to Replicate Older Windows
September 29th, 2009
Completed window before installation
Installed leaded stained glass window
Leading process
Soldering the joints
I made this new window for the same home in which I repaired 6 older windows. I’m so glad that they decided to add this window. It was the only window on the main floor that didn’t have leaded glass in the transom window.
To replicate the window, I made a rubbing of one of the larger windows when I was repairing them. I used the rubbing to figure out the measurements of the design. The owner’s supplied two large pieces of old window glass that I cleaned up and used. The difference between older glass, or restoration glass that is hand made to look old, and clear glass you buy at the hardware store is huge. This glass had little bubbles and streaks in it and was just beautiful.
The exterior of the house is being totally restored. I took the final installation picture before the stain was put on the house and the window frames painted. I’m going to go back and take pictures once it’s all done. It’s an amazing house.
Comparison of Stained Glass Transom and Sidelight Design and Windows
September 13th, 2009
Design shown to client
Installed windows
When I show a client a design, I like to draw it as closely as possible to what the final windows will look like. I will show them the drawing which is to scale and have glass samples of the colors and in this case, the rondels and jewels as well. Since my work is all custom and unique, it’s imperative that the client has a very good idea of what the final windows will look like so that there is no suprises.
Repairing Church Stained Glass
September 11th, 2009
Before
During repair
After repairs
This repair job was for St. Augustine’s Church in Elkhorn, NE. There were 2 windows, one of which had 3 broken pieces and the other had just one broken piece. They both were buckling at the bottom from their weight. I repaired the broken pieces, replaced the old border zinc and added rebar to both windows. Adding the rebar and making sure that the weight was supported on the sides by the rebar during installation and not at the bottom, will ensure that the windows will last a very long time!