What is the Copper Foil Method?

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.

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/

How Can I Hang Your Stained Glass Panel?

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!

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
 

Victorian Stained Glass Tulip Window

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

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!!

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
 

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 Frogs

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.

http://www.sdglassart.com/

Stained Glass Gallery Pictures

Stained Glass Wisteria Window

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 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/

Victorian Stained Glass Window Panel

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.