About My Products
All of the work produced by my studio is original, with the exception of some traditional Appalachian quilt patterns. I love to design autonomous panels and lamps but will be happy to work with customers to make a piece that is compatible with their vision and architectural needs.
I create a variety of stained glass projects using both lead came and copper foil techniques. Lead cames have been used for more than a thousand years and can easily be found in the famous cathedrals of Europe. They form a beautiful and consistent line and design element throughout the windows. The copper foil technique was perfected by Louis Comfort Tiffany around the beginning of the twentieth century and can best be seen in his beautiful lamps. The copper foil technique allows for very intricate and detailed work as well as a natural line.
I use many varieties of glass that include both hand blown antique glass and machine made glass. I love to use Blenko mouth blown antique glass ( www.blenkoglass.com) for windows that do not require opacity. This glass was made in West Virginia and has a long history of excellence, however, it is no longer being made. It is one of the most beautiful glasses in it's jewel-like brilliance and range of color. Streaks, bubbles and interesting color modulations can be found in this glass.
For lamps and windows that require opacity , I often use old Uroboros and Youghiogheny glass (www.youghioghenyglass.com ). These are beautiful glasses, that are similar to those used in Tiffany's famous windows and lamp shades. The marbling and layering of color in this glass gives a wonderful dimension to the finished work.
Occasionally, I also will select a glass made by another manufacturer for its special effects or availability. Beveled glass, jewels, nuggets and rondels will often make their way into my pieces.
I also do my own woodworking, using native hardwoods to create andon and lamp bases as well as frames for quilt squares and windows.
My glass jewelry can be found on Etsy at 2glassthumbs.etsy.com.
All of the work produced by my studio is original, with the exception of some traditional Appalachian quilt patterns. I love to design autonomous panels and lamps but will be happy to work with customers to make a piece that is compatible with their vision and architectural needs.
I create a variety of stained glass projects using both lead came and copper foil techniques. Lead cames have been used for more than a thousand years and can easily be found in the famous cathedrals of Europe. They form a beautiful and consistent line and design element throughout the windows. The copper foil technique was perfected by Louis Comfort Tiffany around the beginning of the twentieth century and can best be seen in his beautiful lamps. The copper foil technique allows for very intricate and detailed work as well as a natural line.
I use many varieties of glass that include both hand blown antique glass and machine made glass. I love to use Blenko mouth blown antique glass ( www.blenkoglass.com) for windows that do not require opacity. This glass was made in West Virginia and has a long history of excellence, however, it is no longer being made. It is one of the most beautiful glasses in it's jewel-like brilliance and range of color. Streaks, bubbles and interesting color modulations can be found in this glass.
For lamps and windows that require opacity , I often use old Uroboros and Youghiogheny glass (www.youghioghenyglass.com ). These are beautiful glasses, that are similar to those used in Tiffany's famous windows and lamp shades. The marbling and layering of color in this glass gives a wonderful dimension to the finished work.
Occasionally, I also will select a glass made by another manufacturer for its special effects or availability. Beveled glass, jewels, nuggets and rondels will often make their way into my pieces.
I also do my own woodworking, using native hardwoods to create andon and lamp bases as well as frames for quilt squares and windows.
My glass jewelry can be found on Etsy at 2glassthumbs.etsy.com.