Colored Bevels in Built-In Cabinets

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/

Lor's Stained Glass Palm Trees

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 Arch Birds of Paradise

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

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

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 Hanging Window Panels

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!!!!!

 

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

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

Stained Glass Huckleberry Dachshund

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

Prairie Style Stained Glass for Iron Gate

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

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 Butterfly Sidelight

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/