We make and repair
stained glass windows
and
leaded lights
to order using traditional methods and materials. They are fully
weather proof, for use as normal external glazing and also may be used
in interior decoration. They
may be used as an alternative to clear or obscured
glass, or to replace original panels that have been lost, or for
hanging or mounting in front of existing windows.
We also
undertake repairs to stained glass and leaded lights.
We:
- produce new stained glass panels to match or
complement
existing glass
- work with you and your designs to produce new stained
glass
- prepare and execute designs from your ideas and brief
- come up with design ideas for you
- install
the finished piece(s) if required (its common for newly installed
windows
to be fronted or backed up with laminated glass for additional
security and support)
- work with traditional materials - lead cames (or calms)
and coloured glass, cut by hand to the design (the cartoon),
fitted together (leaded up), the lead joints
fluxed (with tallow) and soldered together, cemented
in (with a special putty) and finally finished with blacklead.
- we dont
use self adhesive lead strips combined with
coloured lacquers to create our work, although we can suppy such
panels, usually double glazed. We feel this method lacks the visual
impact and 'life' of a traditionally made leaded panel.