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 Desert Abstract Firescreen

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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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