Painted Light Stained Glass

Lampshade after repairs

There were nearly 10 pieces broken when this lampshade fell from the ceiling where it hung in it’s owner’s home.  Fortunately I was able to find nearly exact matches for the glass.  The lampshade was made by Stanford as shown by a small metal plaque on the inside.  After using steel wool to clean off the patina, I was able to melt the solder so that I could pull out the broken pieces.  I either taped the pieces together to make templates for the new pieces, or made paper templates to cut new ones.  Soldering the pieces back was challenging in that the shade was so large.  I used plenty of props.   I’m anxious to install the shade so that the owner can again enjoy it’s beauty.