Stained Glass Craftsmen

What is Leaded Glass?

2012-01-12T11:02:00.000-08:00

Lead came is the preferred method to fabricate stained glass if the window is large. It is also best and recommended if the window is exposed to the elements such as an exterior window. It is very strong after cementing.
Each piece of glass is individually cut. Channels of "H" came are placed around each individual piece of cut glass and then solder is dropped at every joint. Cement is then applied filling the gap in the channel between the glass on both sides.

What is the Copper Foil Method?

2012-01-11T16:05:00.000-08:00

Copper foil was first used by L.C. Tiffany in the U.S.A., who is best known for his beautiful lamps. Copper foil is my favorite method to use for panels with intricate small pieces and curves. This technique involves cutting each piece of glass accurately and then grinding all edges of the individual pieces of glass. After this is done, copper foil is applied to the edge surrounding the entire glass piece. These pieces are then laid out to form the stained glass piece. A bead of lead solder is then applied to the all the seams of the copper foil on both sides filling in the gaps.

Stained Glass Tropical Ocean Scene

2011-11-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

Colored Bevels in Built-In Cabinets

2011-10-21T18:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you both for the pictures! M.Deb. came to me with a request for colored bevels for a custom built in cabinet made by a locally owned and operated Smitty Built-Ins. The subtle blue and green bevels surrounded by a pale rose glass ribbon flow gracefully in this design.

TESTIMONIAL:
Hi Lorenia, Here's the picture of the cabinet with the bevel glass you made for me. This looks beautiful. Thanks for all your hard work. Thanks,
M.Deb

The link below will take you to Smitty Built-Ins' website for contact information.
http://www.smittybuiltins.com/

How Can I Hang Your Stained Glass Panel?

2011-07-30T18:43:00.000-07:00

QUESTION: I am interested in the 19" diameter round Swan Lake piece.

I have a 20" diameter window in a bathroom that I need to "cover" for privacy. But to that I would need to hange the glass art...is there a way to hang this piece (maybe by a chain and a hook) that would allow me to put that stained glass art in front of the window??

ANSWER: The stained glass pieces available for sale all have a 1/2" ring at the center top for hanging. This piece is 19" diameter with 1/2" ring for a total size of 19-1/2" give or take 1/16". The panels can hang inside the window sill with a hook by the ring soldered on the panel. This panel size weighs approximately 3-1/2 lbs. Make sure your hook can support the weight. The picture below shows the hook inside the sill and an "S" hook was added so the panel would hang lower.

You can also use a jack chain attached to the wall and hang the panel at a desired height in window. It is not recomended to place in front of sliding or operating window. Because of the constant access to open and close the window, you might accidently hit and break either or both. I hope this answers your question. Thank you for your inquiry!

Harley Davidson Stained Glass

2011-05-31T18:11:00.000-07:00

Stained glass panel on a table

Panel on a window sill with no sunlight

Lor's Stained Glass Palm Trees

2011-04-26T15:53:00.000-07:00

Thank you for the picture Lor!

TESTIMONIAL:
Hi Lorenia!

I am absolutely overwhelmed by this beautiful work of art! You made every aspect of the purchase so easy! I appreciate how you worked with me on the design and then configuring the dimensions that not only fit my easel, but my budget as well! I have it placed in my entryway so that it will immediately impress all of my guests. (And I will certainly provide them with your name when they undoubtedly ask who is responsible for taking their breath away!)

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! I am confident I will be a repeat customer!
Lor

Stained Glass Ocean Wave

2010-08-11T13:01:00.000-07:00

John has a fire rated wire window (wire grid pattern) required by the building's safety code. He commissioned me to make a stained glass hanging that would fit behind his blinds to cover the glass.

Thank you John!

Custom Stained Glass Design for Slumped Pieces

2010-08-03T21:47:00.000-07:00

A good friend of mine had 2 slumped pieces her husband had bought for her while on a business trip to Quebec, Canada.

She had the idea of using the sailboat and fish integrated somehow in a hanging panel to cover a window in the bathroom area.

She chose a combination of dark opal glass to block the morning sunlight in her bathroom. The glob bubbles tied the slumped glass and stained glass together perfectly. The two mediums work effortlessly together.

Thank you for your patience Maria!

Architectural Cast Glass_Rock Ice

2010-06-07T18:52:00.000-07:00

Slumped clear glass or cast glass is 3/8" thick and tempered.

Stained Glass Barn Owl

2010-05-29T08:29:00.001-07:00

Victorian Stained Glass Tulip Window

2010-04-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

Donna sent me a picture of a stained glass piece that she really liked both in design and color palette. The piece however, sold as a fixed size and not the shape she needed for her space. I came up with a version that was close to the panel modifying the design as well as the shape. Donna chose the colors from the sample glass I provided.

Stained Glass Square Pattern Window

2010-04-05T22:11:00.000-07:00

This was a fun window to make. This piece has 7 different clear textured glass choices and 5 shades of green randomly placed to achieve this beautiful contemporary design.

The bathroom was still in the tiling stage when the picture below was taken. The window gives this space a splash of color and a distinct focal point

Thank you Brenda!!

Beveled Glass Circle Star

2010-04-01T21:49:00.000-07:00

Beveled glass circle with beveled border and center star. Sparkel glass was used for the outer border giving it a hint of shimmer and shine framing this window beautifully. Privacy was important for bathroom.

ACTUAL WINDOW

LINE DRAWING FOR BEVELED CIRCLE ABOVE

Stained Glass Arch Birds of Paradise

2010-03-23T08:34:00.000-07:00

My client wanted to cover his two arch windows with a stained glass piece because the light coming through was too bright. He mentioned birds of paradise, jacaranda, tropical stained glass theme. He decided to go with the birds of paradise theme. A couple of drawings were presented for this project with the dimensions he gave me. He requested a few modifications in color changes and started on the stained glass windows.

DRAWINGS ABOVE

CLOSE-UP OF WINDOW ABOVE

THANK YOU JOE!!!!

Hi Lorenia,

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did, on the two stained glass windows, you made and, installed for me.

The process you employed, was for me intuitional and brilliant. You took a concept that I held in my mind. And I had no idea as to how to the mind object into a sketch. You did. You were able to take my concept and then render a drawing. And you're drawing beautifully expressed my concept. You and I then picked out the different colors that would express the drawing. I had no idea that we could use many colors and shades for the window. And then you made a drawing that showed how the window would look in that way. We went through NUMBER of alternate drawings before we did on exactly the combination that I had in mind. The construction process was faster than I had anticipated. When the stained glass windows were completed they were in my mind perfect. The quality of the construction was great, great materials and exceptional execution. The installation crew was expertly trained by you. Their work was competent and the windows were installed quickly. The completion of the project was wonder. The sun shining Through the windows changes durning the day, At many times in the day the quality of the light having passed thru the windows changes and is quite extraordinary. I am Happily able to say I would recommend your work to anyone considering stained glass windows made for them. Lastly your price was most reasonable considering the other prices that were quoted to me.

Thank You,
Joe Gomolski, joegomolski@mac.com

Stained Glass Window Hangings

2010-03-12T13:31:00.000-08:00

Jim and Christina bought stock stained glass hanging and found yet another way to use them. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!!

Dear San Diego GlassArt,

We are thrilled with your hanging GlassArt that we purchased from your studio by E-mail.

I was recently fortunate to have found a discarded door at our close-by recycle center. It was heavy, and, I knew from its weight that hidden under a poorly applied coat of white latex paint, I was likely to find an ancient jewel.

It turned out to be made of Oak, and I refinished it- leaving its history of added, and removed hardware showing through the final Spar varnish. Very nice!

So... We did it again with another door for the bathroom. Notice that the crescent moon (traditional outdoor bathroom symbol) peeks through from the outside, yet your total GlassArt is revealed the inside.

A lotta fun- and we have three more to go!

Thanks for the beautiful work!

Jim & Christina Simpson,

Sonoma, CA.

Iron Stand Made for Stained Glass Hanging

2010-03-12T12:52:00.000-08:00

Al bought a stained glass hanging from me around November 2009. He had the idea to make an iron frame for the hanging. I have been pretty busy and just had time to organize and upload web pictures. I think it looks fabulous Al!! Thank you for sharing.

Hi Lorenia,
You may remember me as I'm the fellow you met with a few months ago. Anyhow I'm working on some joint projects with a sculptor here in Lakeside and he helped me to design and build this wrought frame prototype.

As I may have mentioned to you before I have put a light behind the stained glass so that it could be lit at night also. I've attached it to a heavy metal base so it'd be difficult to tip over. Please let me know what you think of it and if you may be interested in putting it on your website once it's completed. I have several more ideas for your stained glass and will keep you posted as I progress.
Sincerely yours,
Al Sobil -
Designers Ironworks, Inc

Stained Glass Pavones, Costa Rica

2010-03-09T16:47:00.000-08:00

Stained Glass Poinsettias

2010-03-09T16:36:00.000-08:00

These Stained Glass Poinsettias were made for a cabinet door. Two of these panels were made as mirror images. The glass chosen was heavily textured to ensure the contents behind the cabinet were not to be seen.

Beveled Glass Dining Room Windows

2010-02-17T08:13:00.000-08:00

A tropical flair was added to this set of windows by adding foliage in shades of green textured glass.

Traditional Stained Glass Window Design

2010-02-12T17:11:00.000-08:00

So very busy these days.......lot's of new pictures to post and not enough time! This window was finished this December.

The window was made with a softer palette in mind. Combinations of several clear glass textures and stained glass were selected to achieve this. We decided to use CLEAR WATERGLASS as a background, IRIDESCENT WATERGLASS & IRIDESCENT GRANITE glass for the center design, AMBER WATERGLASS for borders and details in BABY BLUE STREAKY glass. The IRIDECENT glass gave us that touch of subtle color we needed to define the designs details.

Bathroom Beveled Glass Sliding Windows

2009-12-15T12:51:00.000-08:00

This design was made to simulate an arch top window in a bathroom. Custom beveled gluechip diamonds were used in the bottom center surounded by several clear textured glass choices for depth and definition.

Light hues work beautifully with clear bevels making the design flow gracefully without overpowering it. This window slides up to open. The window was designed to run seemlessly when closed.

Stained Glass Peacock Entry Doors

2009-11-15T12:27:00.000-08:00

Our client requested privacy and it was achieved by using an obscure gluechip glass for the background. These stained glass entry doors are also triple glazed (3/4" ~ 1" thick) with tempered clear glass for safety.

Stained Glass Design Process

2009-11-02T17:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your question Bill.
Price range is many times considered before begining the design of a stained glass project. There are a few things that need to be known in order to give you a rough estimate.

Is the type of design to be a "theme" with colored glass or bevels with clear textured glass?
Is it a replacement window, hanging panel or surface mounted?
If replacement, are your windows double paned or single glass?
If surface mounted, is there a sill to mount the glass panel on?
If exterior, is there an overhang?
What is the rough width" x height"?

An estimated starting price range will be given. If this price is within you budget we can start the drawing process within days.

In home consultations are available upon request for the San Diego area free of charge.
Many times a consultation is not needed if you have a good idea of what you want. Most correspondence can be done by email.
A customized line drawing will be sent to you via email and modifications requested by you via email.

If you not sure of what you want, there are a variety of color photographs and designs available from many pattern books you can look through. In this case a consultation is recommended.
You can choose from these options or we can custom design your glass panel.
Let me know what you would like to see in your window.
Give me a feel of the color palette you would like to use.
See something you like? Send me a design you like or an idea of what you would like.

Drawings are started within a few days and modification to those drawings a couple of days.
If you have an installer, he/she will be responsible for and provide "ACTUAL GLASS th" x w" x h"
If you don't have one, I can provide one to take accurate measurements for glass fabrication and install at a rate of $75/hr.
Fabrication begins once final drawing is approved, the client has chosen glass for the project from actual glass samples, measurements are taken and 50% deposit received. Completion is usually 4~5 weeks time frame.

Stained Glass Hanging Window Panels

2009-10-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

I’m always thrilled to see new and creative ways to display our stained glass window hangings. Here's a new one!

Hello Lorenia:
My wife, Lili, and and I just love your work. Here are pictures of the three pieces we've purchased so far. The first one we framed and put on our front balcony. One went to our bay window in our bedroom. The 'Lighthouse" is going to be framed and placed outside above our front porch. We are looking forward to you bringing the oval "sailboat", so I can put it in my office. The lighthouse is a little big for the window, as you can see.

We should get you a little storefront here in downtown OB. This is just marvelous work.

Bruce M. Douthit, Attorney

Thank you for the pictures Bruce and Lili!!!!!

Beveled Glass Sidelights Over Textured glass

2009-10-19T19:01:00.000-07:00

I was comissioned to fabricate a pair of beveled sidelights with a design that would complement the front security door design. The glass in the sidelights is a very obscure flemish textured glass (see below). The homeowner did not want to remove this glass and asked us to surface mount the beveled glass panel.

I recommended that textured glass be replaced with clear glass to ensure the details of the beveled glass show best on both sides. I then took a small sample beveled panel I had and placed it over the textured glass to show my client the effect it would have. She was certain she wanted to keep the textured glass for privacy and surface mount the beveled glass.

The outcome was great!!! The beveled glass shows quite nicely in the interior of the home. The outline of the lead lines is very much visible on the exterior also.

Thank you so very much for the pictures!!!!!

Can You Make Your Stained Glass Hangings to Fit My Window Size or My Color Palette?

2009-10-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

I get these two questions alot. Especially for the Stained Glass Sun Hanging Panel SDGA_307 the "Sun God" as it's been called many times.

The stained glass hangings sold on the website's SHOP NOW! tab in the STAINED GLASS HANGINGS page are made from a pattern used over and over again. There is no time spent on designing or sizing. Just take out the pattern and go! These stained glass panel hangings are made from glass and material that is left over from other projects. All left over materials are used in the best possible manner. When a specific color palette is requested, stock may not be available. If this is the case, the glass must be purchased and the price would be $80.00 sq ft. When the hanging sells, another is made. The colors and textures depend pretty much on what is on hand and looks nice together. These panels are also made when there are no other comissions or jobs ,which take priority over stock items. So basically done on spare time only. This 19" round stained glass hanging takes about 5-1/2 hours to make from starting to cut, grind, foil, burnish, solder to patina and polished finished.

A client requested the panel below made for a 31" x 27" window using her color palette. This panel was priced differently because of a pattern that needed to be made, labor and material costs involved.

The stained glass hanging below is actually made from the 19" round pattern. There was however labor involved as well as materials needed for this panel. This panel is priced at $80.00 per sq ft with the customary 3 sq ft minimum waived because there was no sizing and designing involved.

I hope this answers your questions on custom colors, sizing and price. Please fell free to contact us if you should have any questions.

My Stained Glass Shipment Was Received Damaged. What Should I Do?

2009-10-13T09:46:00.000-07:00

All of our pieces are carefully packed using 1" foam to sandwich each stained glass piece.

In the unfortunate event a shipment is received damaged, please contact us immediately by phone: 619.250.6690, email: info@sdglassart.com, or fax: 866.617.8898.

A claim must be filed with the shipping carrier by us (the shipper) within 1~2 days of the delivery. It is very difficult to have the claim approved if the report is not done immediately. We must then authorize the return shipment before it is made. Many times the shipping company asks to see the damaged item and packing before any returns are made.

Once the stained glass piece is recieved, a replacement will be shipped. Many times the customer loves the colors so much that repair is requested. If repair is requested, please allow 1~2 weeks additional for repairs and shipping to be made.

This stained glass hanging is sold on the website's SHOP NOW! tab in the STAINED GLASS HANGINGS page.

TESTIMONIAL:

Dear Lorenia,

My most sincere thanks for repairing and resending the beautiful two round turtle windows. They are perfect and I've already hung them on either side of the original one I had so I now have one in each of my three bedroom windows. They are especially beautiful when the sun is setting, as the front of our house gets the evening setting sun (when we have sun, that is :)

Thank you again. I will definitely recommend your site to others in the future.

Valerie Nagel
Pittsburgh, PA

Beveled Sliding Glass Door Bathroom Windows

2009-09-24T10:51:00.001-07:00

Mrs. O. contacted me requesting replacement of her clear bathroom window with a privacy glass beveled window. The windows are sliding and she wanted to keep it that way since it is in her master bathroom over the bathtub. During the summer, it's nice to have that window open for air circulation. She had seen this design in a Model home and fell in love with it. After going over the glass choices, I recommended gluechip glass for maximum privacy. Thank you for the pictures!

Stained Glass Huckleberry Dachshund

2009-09-24T06:19:00.000-07:00

Fred comissioned me to make a stained glass panel for his daughter as a surprise birthday gift. She has a small transom above her door which measures 9" x 26". Her Daschund Huckleberry was the subject of this window panel. Fred wanted to capture his personality with one of his many faces and I think we did just that.

TESTIMONIAL:
What a fantastic gift I received for my birthday! I opened the package and was asked -"Well, who is it?" without hesitation, I answered "Huckabucka of course!" I am so pleased and had no idea. EVERYONE knew about the gift except for me. No easy feat with as large a family as I have. Beautiful work! Thank you for a life long treasure of my treasured "Huck"

Genny
September 25, 2009 10:05 PM

Using Stained Glass in Non-Lit Areas

2009-09-23T11:02:00.000-07:00

Hello Annie,
I understand you want to permanently affix stained glass to your medicine cabinet doors that are painted the color of your wall. The glass weight is approximately around 2-1/2 ~ 3 lbs per square ft copper foiled with lead came. I am concerned about the installation of a stained glass piece over an existing panel. The best way is to frame the stained glass piece and use the frame as a door. If you are mounting stained glass over an existing door, it is best if it sits on a molding and fits snuggly all around. Then run a bead of clear silicon all around the stained glass to seal it in place. Remember this is a swinging door and the glass could fall and be a safety issue if there are no stops to hold it in place. There must be something to secure it from falling out. These suncatcher are pre-made and come in the sizes specified online. You might want to have the panel custom made to fit a frame.Stained glass shows best with a lit back. Preferably natural sunlight like the picture above.This stained glass hanging is sold on the website's SHOP NOW! tab in the STAINED GLASS HANGINGS page.The colors will be muted if placed over a painted surface and clear textures will show the color of your wall or whatever is behind it.The picture above is hanging on a butterscotch color painted wall.The picture above is laying on white paper.

This picture is taken from the exterior looking into the house window.

I hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to call me.

Can you make a custom window using a tile pattern in my bathroom?

2009-07-22T22:28:00.001-07:00

Thank you for your question Edith! Yes, I would need a picture of the design you wish to replicate. I can usually come up with something pretty close. I just finished a bathroom beveled glass window with exactly the same request. My client showed me the tile below and asked if I could make something to match. I was able to create the bevel design below that worked perfectly.

Stained Glass Olive Tree and Dove Arch Window

2009-07-22T21:10:00.000-07:00

Picture of olive tree window from the inside of the home. I took many pictures but none were free of shadows. I think it was the angle I was taking them in.

Picture of the window from the exterior. The window's vibrant hues come alive depending on which side is receiving light. In the daytime the window's colors and design is best appreciated indoors with natural light shining thought its stained glass. At night, when the lights are on in the room, the window can be seen from the exterior.

This triple glazed window required a 12 ft scaffold (Scaffolding is a temporary frame used to support people and material in the installation of large pieces of glass. It is usually a modular system of metal pipes) and two men for installation because of height location, weight and size. The installation was about 2-1/2 hours due to the scaffold set up and handling of the glass window. Scaffolding is usually rented and adds cost to the installation.

Stained Glass Koi Pond and Lotus Door Inserts

2009-07-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

These stained glass lotus pond panels were designed for entry door inserts. My customer Mr. K. had seen a "lotus pond theme" pair of entry doors that he really liked. After speaking with him about the theme, colors, and getting feedback on what he wanted to see, I presented him with a couple of alternative drawings to the picture he sent me. The dragonfly was added per his request. Mr K. then requested the koi to be added the the other window panel. Thank you for the pictures Mr. K.
Much more than I hoped for!

Stained Glass Football Soccer Window Panels

2009-07-09T08:44:00.001-07:00

Hi Scott,

I am sooooo grateful to you for the commission of these football soccer panels. Don't know much about football, as you now know, but I absolutely loved working on these! I will be posting the installed pieces as soon as I get pictures. Dean has done an awesome job with your remodel that I have to show some of his work! I just couldn't wait to get these pictures up.

'THE TIGERS' Hull City A.F.C.

This is supposed to read TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS F.C. I spelled it wrong!!! For those Tottenham fans........do not fret.......I have fixed it and will never forget how to spell it again!

CHELSEA Football Club

These letters are engraved in the glass and color filled to make them stand out better. I decided to have these engraved because the size did not lend itself to individually cut pieces of glass. Iridescent glass is hardly noticeable in this picture, but it looks so beautiful in person.

Stained Glass California Sea Gull Skylight

2009-06-24T21:04:00.001-07:00

Mrs. B. contacted me regarding a skylight that had been closed out in a previous remodel of her home. She resides in a now Historical area in La Jolla and wanted to re-do the skylight. She wanted to use stained glass amber rondels like the ones in antique cabinet doors she had stored away. I suggested a center medallion with a theme..............anything she would like. Living in La Jolla with that breathtaking view of the ocean and shore, she decided a California Sea Gull would be most appropriate. After a few designs, the drawing above was chosen. Reinforcing the stained glass was a challenge because we did not want to interrupt the design with the steel bars running behind the rondels. Gluechip glass was chosen for its obscurity as background to hide the halogen lamp strip lighting the skylight.

Beveled Glass Door Windows

2009-06-24T20:24:00.000-07:00

My customer requested a simple bevel design for his farmhouse style home. The idea was to have a center elongated bevel cluster. Nothing too intricate. I proposed a few designs drawn to the actual scale of the window. This design was drafted and approve by the designer after a modification in the width of the bevels. There are 4 cabinets top and bottom that also needed glass inserts to match these beveled door windows. The beveled glass panel below is shown with natural sunlight behind it.The outer chord glass border was eliminated and the texture chosen was a tighter hammered pattern for the cabinets.

What are Surface Mounted Stained or Beveled Glass Panels?

2009-05-14T16:06:00.001-07:00

Hi Sarak and thank you for your question! This is a good example of a surface mounted window application. There is no need to replace these windows because they are all fixed (cannot open) and the glass is clear with no grids or divisions. Perfect, because this design will not be obstructed by any lines in the background. This type of installation keeps the price down because there is no need to remove glass and no need to triple glazed (encapsulate) the art glass. It is hardly noticable that these windows are mounted on the surface of the clear glass pane.
This home has high ceilings so an extension ladder is needed to install the beveled glass panels on the interior side of the window. The installation takes a little longer because of the caution needed when climbing the ladders as well as decending. When the art glass piece is larger, we prefer using a scaffold (temporary metal frame used to support people and material during installation) to ensure the safety of the installer. Scaffolding is an additional charge.
After the window is shimmed and placed, a bead of clear silicon is applied around the panel to the edge of the drywall. Typically this is good enough to hold the glass in place and is how we finish this type of installation. This homeowner requested the window be surounded by a 1/4" round molding so it could be painted the color of the wall to simulate a thin picture frame.
The wood trim is caulked at the seams and the nail holes are filled. It is always best for the homeowner to provide the paint to ensure the color matches. There are many shades of white, trust me!

Finished and ready for paint!

Stained Glass Bird in Tree Bathroom Window

2009-04-24T08:22:00.000-07:00

PICTURE ABOVE IS DRAWING

This stained glass tree is one of my favorites. The drawings I provide my clients are actually scaled to the dimension of the window to be made. The same drawing is used as a pattern when putting the stained glass piece together. So the image in the drawing is going to be almost exact as the finished stained glass piece. The colors, however, show differently on paper than in actual stained glass. My client will give me a starting color pallette prefered for the project. This provides a perfect starting point for when the actual glass selection is made from glass samples once the final drawing is approved.

PICTURE ABOVE IS ACTUAL WINDOW

It is installed above the bathtub so privacy is very important for the homeowner. I love using double gluechip glass because it is so beautifully neutral and provides the best obscurity. The use of clear textured glass for backgrounds, in my opinion, makes the design more defined. The glass colors were chosen to match the granite installed in the showers and bathtub areas.

Aguila Azteca Locomotive Stained Glass Panel

2009-04-16T20:57:00.000-07:00

My grandfather's neurologist has several trains in his office. When I asked him if he collected trains, he smiled nostalgically and told us he rode trains frequently years ago. There was one train in particular he rode at night. The "Aguila Azteca" Nacionales de Mexico which ran Mexico City, Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo.

My grandfather & grandmother are doing excellent at 83 due to the care and devotion of their wonderful doctors. We have much to thank you for!

Stained Glass Desert Abstract Firescreen

2009-04-16T19:53:00.001-07:00

I was commissioned to make a stained glass fireplace screen with an abstract theme of a Kite and desert scene. Kite? I thought. Hmm.......

I was advised a Kite was a hawk and I went searching for a picture in the Encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_hawk . There were a few preliminary drawings before Jay approved the one above. But before I started drawings, I had to have dimensions to work with. I was thrilled to find a very sturdy thick iron frame to work with. The dimensions of the frame were perfect at around 53" x 42"

This great example of stained glass used in a non-lit and lit areas. The colors and textures look very different with the sunlight behind it as shown above. The picture below has no lighting. The stained glass firescreen is placed directly in front of the fireplace with no light behind it.

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Contemporary Stained Glass Falling Blocks

2008-11-18T12:56:00.000-08:00

These panels were made to be free standing in front of two large windows that faced the street.

There was need a for privacy without covering the windows completely. The idea was to have two pieces that would acheive the privacy needed and could be moved or removed when desired.

Thank you for the picture Ron!

These panels look perfect in those frames.

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Stained Glass Window Hanging Panel

2008-10-17T07:38:00.000-07:00

Mr and Mrs Roth's dining room window overlooks their neighbors roof and back yard. They entertain their family and friends and use this space often. Since this is a casement window with two operating panes, they requested a center hanging panel that would serve to block the view as well as create a focal point in the dining area. The bright red, blue and green colors lend this stained glass panel a feel of mexican Talavera tile design.

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Custom Beveled Bathroom Windows

2008-09-09T08:39:00.000-07:00

Bevels in bathroom windows are so beautiful. There is no need to worry about privacy because the glass surrounding the bevels can be obscure clear textured glass. This design was fabricated with a combination of 3 textures. The bevels as well as the textured border sparkle in the light.

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Everglade Architectural Glass Installation

2008-08-24T22:14:00.001-07:00

Architectural Texture Glass and Cast Glass can be installed as Partitions and used in Homes for Privacy, Cabinet Doors, Door Inserts, and more. Most Architectural Glass can be Tempered for Safety as long as it is 4mm thick and the texture is not too deep.

Stained Glass Tree Bathroom Window

2008-08-20T09:19:00.000-07:00

Carole Jensen (designer) had a request for a stained glass bathroom window for a client. In our meeting, the homeowners had the idea of using their logo as the design. After a few preliminary drawings and modifications this was the outcome.

Carole has a graceful whimsical design style which is embedded throughout the home emanating tranquility.This is the exterior view of the window in the day. When the lights are on inside, the stained glass window's colors take life. I had to take pictures of the stepping stone areas. They are such eye treats. The stones are mixed with turquoise and blue sea glass!

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Iridescent Stained Glass Sidelight Windows

2008-08-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

Using Iridescent Stained Glass is a great way to add a subtle hint of color to window panels and accentuate a center design or use instead of bevel clusters.

These pictures were taken at an angle and I was able to capture the many colors that this beautiful glass reflects in the light.

This homeowner asked me to replicate the design of his iron gate for his two stained glass sidelight windows. I added a clear bevel border to frame the design and four bevel rectangles to tie it all together.

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Prairie Style Stained Glass for Iron Gate

2008-08-19T09:31:00.000-07:00

I was contacted by B. Arlauskas early 2007. She wanted a prairie style stained glass panel for her iron gate. What a coincidence! The Hermans had just called me a month before with a request for a gate with stained glass.

Things went smoothly with this project because Mrs. Arlauskas had a smaller window with very little weight and the iron gate was being fabricated.

TESTIMONIAL:

I have attached several pictures of our new gate with the beautiful stained glass art that you made for us. We think it looks fantastic! It's truly unique and special!
Thank you so much it was a pleasure working with you!
Best Wishes,

-B. Arlauskas

Hand Forged Wrought Iron with Stained Glass Gate

2008-08-19T06:18:00.000-07:00

Harriet and Norm Herman contacted me in December of 2006. They had a vision of a wrought Iron Gate with stained glass. I had not seen this anywhere and thought it was a great idea. We had such difficulty finding a hand forged wrought iron craftsman that was willing to fabricate a strong custom wrought iron gate for a full stained glass window pane. The Hermans were fortunate to find the right craftsman.

My sincerest thanks to The Hermans whose patience and perseverance made all possible.

OUR VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO "BRENTS METAL ART" FOR MAKING THE PROJECT COME TOGETHER WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HAND FORGED GATE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE STAINED GLASS WINDOW.

I couldn't get a good detailed picture of the whole stained glass window. I took close up pictures of the top and the bottom separately.

The picture below was taken at night with the two lights on the side illuminating it. When the lights are on inside, the window becomes fully lit.

TESTIMONIAL:
Dear Lorenia,
Thank you so much for everything you did to make our "creative thought" become a reality! We love the gate and have to thank you for assisting us in making the design and colors come together. You are an amazing person to work with and know. Please use us as a reference anytime.
Best always,
-Harriet and Norm Herman
La Jolla

Stained Glass Frogs

2008-06-05T06:55:00.000-07:00

I had finished the stained glass tree for Mr. & Mrs. Hicks bathroom and was very honored to get a phone call for two more windows.

Mrs. Hicks fell in love with the whimsical frogs by Jillian Sawyer's FROG SONGS book. I added the dragonfly per Carole Jensen, their designer's request.

The raindrop glass makes a wonderful background to the vibrantly rich colors used for this window.

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Stained Glass Gallery Pictures

Stained Glass Wisteria Window

2008-05-13T06:59:00.000-07:00

I was contacted by Mrs. Mitchell to design and fabricate a staircase window. We didn't have a clear idea of the design that would be used. After speaking to the Mitchells, the idea of wisteria vines was brought up and we went from there. The color palette was chosen to match colors the existing wallpaper in the kitchen which they both really liked and wanted to use as the primary colors.

I presented the Mitchells with the initial drawing and was delighted when they notified me they wanted to add sidelights to their front door to match the Wisteria & Camelia window. These windows were all surface mounted with bead moldings and fabricated using the copperfoil method.

I deeply regret not have taken good pictures! These windows are trully beautiful in person.

Stained Glass Victorian Style Window

2008-04-17T22:11:00.000-07:00

These stained glass windows were made for Victorian home built for H.F.C. Furnard, a successful pharmacist, in the early 1900's. It is conveniently located in Sherman Heights, blocks from the Gaslamp Quarter and within a mile from Petco Park. This makes this Victorian guest house a prime location for San Diego tourists. Reservations can be made by visiting http://www.victoriangetaway.com/ The website features pictures of the home decorated with period furniture.

Chuck is the proud Innkeeper of this charming guest house. He contacted me in February specifying a custom Victorian style window for his front door. He had been welcomed by two hummingbirds in his backyard when he moved in and wanted to incorporate it in this window. We fabricated this window using a combination of copperfoil for the center oval medallion and lead.

This was a home in need of a lot of TLC and Chuck is doing just that. I am a lucky witness of his passion to restore this beautiful historic house.

Stained Glass Butterfly Sidelight

2007-09-30T15:39:00.000-07:00

Donna Wolf is a local Jewery Designer that wanted to have a sidelight window made for her home specifying the use of butterflies. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and a most amazing person to know.

Preliminary colored drawings above were provided to customer for sidelight window commission. Stained glass colors were proposed to client based on drawings. Donna went through several textures and colors she liked and the sidelight was made accordingly.

Picture of finished stained glass sidelight window to the left. Closeup of butterflies to the right above.

TESTIMONIAL:

I found Lorenia/SD Glass Art while surfing the net. After a single phone call, she arrived at my home, with samples, ideas, recommendations and a complete collaborative attitude to assist me with my idea for a custom front stained glass window for my home. She totally understood my vision and gave me numerous sample "mock ups". We worked together, using my idea and her expertise to come up the THE PERFECT window that was simply "just ME". I would work with her again in a second and have recommended her to the numerous neighbors who have complimented my gorgeous, original piece of art!

I bought a fabulous necklace created by Donna which I wear almost everywhere. My clients and friends have commented on the beauty and substance of the natural stones it is made with. Her creativity and attention to detail is evident in all of her jewelry designs. Love....love.....love my Lapis bracelet too!!!!!

If you've seen them and liked them, here's her website info:

http://www.dwdesignsstudio.com/

Stained Glass Victorian Style Window

2007-09-22T10:52:00.000-07:00

A few designs were selected for this home. The homeowner quickly fell in love with this design after it was scaled to the window size and colors were added to the drawing. The colors were chosen to match the trim and interiors of the home.

Picture from the exterior of the home.

German Jewels were added to the four corners of the panel.

Picture of the window from the interior of the home.

Victorian Stained Glass Window Panel

2006-10-19T18:13:00.000-07:00

This stained glass victorian panel was made using the Tiffany copper foil technique. It was meant for a surface mounted application. Most of the panel is fabricated using opal glass. The background area is a streaky Kokomo for contrast and obscure visability. This stained glass panel is completely surrounded by green jewels.

Return Policy

2006-08-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

We only accept returns for the pre-fabricated STAINED GLASS HANGING WINDOW PANELS.

Returns will be accepted only if you notify us by email info@sdglassart.com or phone (619) 250-6690 prior to the return. This MUST be done within three days of the delivery confirmation date.

A full refund of the purchase price, excluding the shipping, will be made promptly upon receiving the merchandise in the same condition in which it was shipped.

There are no refunds on items damaged in shipping. If your shipment has arrived damaged, a claim must be filed with the carrier IMMEDIATELY. Please contact us no later that two days after the receipt of damaged item so we can process the paperwork for you. If you do not notify us immediately, the claim becomes very difficult to settle and sometimes is refused by carrier. It is of utmost importance to file in a timely manner.
All packages are to be fully insured by you when returned. You must notify us of any return before it is sent. Returns that are sent without our prior knowledge will be refused.

We do not refund shipping costs or credit card fees. They will be deducted from the total amount of your refund.