Welcome to Pane in the Glass
Inside this blog, you will see a sampling of my handcrafted one of a kind creations. I have been creating with stained glass for over 20 years as an artistic outlet. As part of my creative process, I...
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One of the things that I love about doing stained glass is turning peoples ideas into reality. I get to be creative, try new techniques and learn new things. Here are a few of the commissioned pieces...
View ArticleCollaborating with another Artist
One of the fun things that happened recently was the chance to collaborate with friend, neighbor and Artist, Marge Pauls. Marge has been commissioned to create one-of-a-kind art for everything from...
View ArticleBevels are the Best
I love working with bevels, those clear, sparkly pieces of glass that catch the sun light and fill a room full of rainbows. You can't help but smile when you see the sun shining through a window full...
View ArticleIf it's Broke, Fix it.
A couple of months ago I got a call from a women in the neighborhood who had two leaded glass sidelights (long windows on each side of a front door) that had been damaged. She wanted to know if I...
View ArticleCrazy Custom's
At least once during every Art Show, someone will ask me if I can do a custom piece. The answer is usually a cautious "YES", depending on what they have in mind. I have discovered that there are some...
View ArticlePane in the Panel
Besides sun catchers, I also like to experiment with hanging panels. Not the big full window type panels, but smaller panels, averaging 7 to 10 inches square, that can be hung in front of any size...
View ArticleThe sounds of the past
I am a huge advocate of re-cycling or what I like to call "up-cycling", especially when creating new projects. My newest addition to the pane in the Glass inventory are Wind Chimes made from vintage...
View ArticleServing up Some Sparkle
Vintage plates. They have such a wonderful sparkle and charm. With beautiful patterns and designs, they just lend themselves to being incorporated into hanging window panels that will catch the sun...
View ArticleBusiness Bling
Being in business doesn't mean you have to be boring. I thought that a sparkly, bright, business card holder would be a fun accent for a desk, counter or anywhere you would like to display your cards....
View ArticleWhat's in a Name
Last year I was honored to be asked if I could create a Coat of Arms for a lovely couple that I happen to know. It was always a dream of theirs to combine their heritage and interests into a one of a...
View ArticleIt's in the Box
I have been having some fun playing with clear, textured glass's recently and experimented with making little box's. I like to tell my customers that these little box's are where they should keep all...
View ArticleIt Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
I have been doing the show and art fair circuit for a number of years now, and like everyone else who is creating and selling to the public, I have discovered that not everything is a good idea. What...
View ArticleSilver Plate deuxième partie
In 2014 I started making wind chimes using silver plated flatware. Over the last couple of years I have expanded the line to include silver plated tea pots, coffee pots, creamers and sugar bowls....
View ArticleIt's all about the Memory
A baby is born, a loved one pass's, these are two very powerful moments in a persons life. So it is an honor for me when I am asked to create a custom piece to commemorate such an event. When I am...
View ArticlePitching the TENT
One of the ways an Artist can sell their work is by doing "ART SHOWS". (insert dramatic music).There are all sorts of shows, from the small church basement Craft Show to the high end Hand Made Art...
View ArticleThree's the Charm
Commissions are always a double edge sword. At least for me. On one hand I'm always flattered that someone likes my work enough to want to have me make that extra special piece, something that they...
View ArticleAll that Bling
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I like to de-construct vintage jewelry to use in my sun catchers. I like the added effect it can add to a piece and I'm a big proponent of Up Cycling. So over the...
View ArticleAll creatures great & small
It seems like this is going to be year of "things found in Nature" and all things natural. And of course I don't want to be left behind. So new for 2020 are my BIRDS AND THE BEES' (and assorted other...
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