Saving a Piece of New Bern History: A Victorian Transom (circa 1910)
Some stained glass tells a story the moment you see it. This Victorian transom, dated to around 1910, is one of those pieces. It is not only beautiful, it represents a specific moment in American glassmaking when new techniques and mass production made decorative glass more accessible for homes. Why stained glass moved from churches […]
Honored by DAR: Women in the Arts Recognition Award
I had the incredible honor of receiving the Women in the Arts Recognition Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). This meaningful recognition celebrated my artistic contributions, particularly for my stained glass creations at the CarolinaEast Cancer Center Chapel in New Bern, NC, in 2021, and my efforts in […]
Early 1900 Stained Glass Panels Restoration
All of these 1900 panels will be incorporated into a brand-new home being built in Pitt County, North Carolina. The old frames were removed and broken sections were replaced. The lead channel was in good condition, so not necessary to replace the original lead channel, but we did re-cement for waterproofing and making the panels […]
Restoration: The Alex Woolard Collection
This beautiful 1800s (maybe older) stained glass church panel came from St. Augustine, Florida. It was eventually passed down in the family and found its way to Hillsville, Virginia, where Alex Woolard was taking a road trip and discovered it in the back of a tractor trailer. Just a thought here: St. Augustine, being the […]
Restoration: 1901 Brooklyn Catholic Church Panel
This lovely panel was made in 1901 for a Catholic Church in Brooklyn. The church image you see below was taken in the 1940s. Unfortunately, the structure fell into disrepair and was eventually taken down. My patron Paul Rivera, who grew up going to this church, had the opportunity to acquire one of the panels […]
Centenary Methodist Corner Panels
Repairing 1960s Stained Glass Panels
St. Bartholomew Anglican Church Glass Panel Repair
Stained Glass Changes
Centenary United Methodist Church Restoration of Original Stained Glass Windows
Chapter 3: Restoring the old original frame. The first thing to do is strip away all the original lead-based paint. This frame is around 118 years old and made of Heart Pine Wood. Using a heat gun to remove the lead paint is the safest way. As we heat up the frame, the pine smell […]
Centenary United Methodist Church Glass Restoration – Part 2
Centenary United Methodist Church 2022 Restoration
Chapter 1: The Restoration of the original stained glass panels for the Centenary Methodist Church in Historic Downtown New Bern begins October 2022. This Church was founded in 1772, built in 1843 and completed in 1904. In 1936 there was a fire and the sanctuary ceiling collapsed with extensive damage to the original glass panels. […]
1900s British Panels Restoration
Two broken 1900s British panels found their way through my doors. Did I mention I have restored so many of these stained glass panels I have lost count? Do you see how these panels are bending right through the center? Plus the yellow glass has been discontinued as so many hand-made textures of colored glass. […]
Repairing a Copper Foil Sidelight Panel
As lovely as this Iris panel is, it was destined for failure and breakage. Every single green leaf is broken along with the stems leading to the flowers. There are also several clear (glue chip) glass sections that surround the leaves that have failed as well. Many of the leaves and stems are over 10 inches tall […]
1900s English Panel Restored
Restored this 1900s English panel. I have repaired and restored so many of these English panels that I have lost count. Many of the clear glass textures are not available anymore. I do my best to stock up on them as I sometimes find a few in old collections. Next to impossible sometimes. Many of […]
1820s Medallion Panels Restoration
4 Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. These beautiful 1820s medallion panels are hand painted and originally created for a home in Philadelphia. I wish I could take credit for creating them. The firing conditions in the 1800s did not include electric kilns. These were created in a gas-fired environment without knowing the exact temperature. […]