- Historical study of architectural window installations and the relationship between light and glass dynamics used in them.
- Review of historic stained glass tools & materials as they relate to restoration.
New Piece Creation~
- Pattern rendering/scaling & color selection.
- Lead & Zinc came work.
- Custom frame fabrication.
Finished Panel:
~Featured in "Painting with Light" Exhibit, Benedum Gallery-Monongalia Arts Center. Morgantown, WV 2009
Restoration Panel~
~Completed for Historic Etz Mansion c 1897, Wheeling WV
- Window removal from original sash & glass removal from frame.
- In order to reach broken piece, the zinc colonial came needed to be de-soldered.
- Color selection for broken piece. Visited Wissmach Glass Works in order to attempt a color match.
- Shadow drawing of original piece size utilized in order to cut, shape and fit the piece accurately.
- Re-soldering of original joints.
- Re-cementing of entire piece, complete with new glazing upon placement in frame.
- Black patina added to new solder joints to blend with historic came color.
- Re-installation in house.
Analysis of color:
De-soldering of Original Joints:
Pattern Creation:
New Piece Fitting:
Completed Restoration:
Awesome work!
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