Stained Glass Studio
Allow the art and spirit of the Prairie style to inspire you by adding a piece of architectural magic to your home. Handcrafted Frank Lloyd Wright inspired stained glass gifts created in pure Wright style will be treasured by anyone. Every piece is crafted by the artist in his workshop, which is located inside a Frank Lloyd Wright home where Frank himself often visited.
Tools Of The Stained Glass Trade
The heart of the studio is built around my Morton glass cutting system. The Morton system allows me to make precision scores to ensure consistent straight edges to my glass pieces.
Each glass piece is assembled on my work bench. The bench is where I’ll check drawings, burnish foiled pieces of glass or complete the final touches on my custom made glass art pieces.
Stained Glass Studio Techniques
In the studio, I focus on two primary techniques. The traditional lead came or leaded window technique as well as the copper foiling technique.
Lead Came Technique
My favorite technique for prairie school inspired design is working with lead came. Lead came provides a clean and crisp line to my glass work. It can perfectly express the horizontal lines of Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic designs.
The technique takes patience and sometimes wasted lead, but nothing works better.
Copper Foil Technique
The copper foil technique made popular by Tiffany and Company is the best approach for creating three-dimensional glass art. The foil technique is well suited for lamps, candle votives, jewelry boxes, and terrariums.
A recent glass nightlight is a perfect example of the copper foil technique.
Handcrafted Gifts From the Workshop
I enjoy making handmade gifts for friends and family. I make a range of stained glass windows, nightlights, and small light catchers. If you’d like to see more of my work check out my Etsy gallery.