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Alberta Rose Came Window # 2 Restoration

Filed under Old Came Windows, Old Came Windows, Repairs, Restorations, Windows by windows on August 2, 2016 at 12:26 pm {no comments}

This is the 2nd Alberta Rose Came Window restoration. In the first one we combined pieces from the second one to have one that was all original glass. We believe these windows are 100+ years old.

The wow factor in regards to both of these restorations is that when we delivered the 2nd window we were informed that both were going to be installed in a new home on Negril Beach in Jamaica, sometime in the not to distant future,

In the second one we had to put in all new glass for the stems, the amber across the bottom and new leaves for the left and right roses while the centre rose leaves remained original glass. Also the roses and background granite clear glass is also all original. It took us quite sometime to find the best replacement glass, but well worth the effort.

The following 3 photos show the left rose with new leaves, the next one is the centre rose all original glass and the last photo is the right rose with new leaves. The pink petals of the roses were a very pretty glass which was quite thick.

Although the next photo indicates window #1 it ended up being the second one as we took pieces from it to be able to have one with all original glass.

The last photo is of the 1st restored window.

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Abstract Panel Wedding Present 2016

Filed under Festive, Gifts, Panels, Wedding Gifts by windows on July 31, 2016 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

In June of this year we made this for clients in Central Alberta who were giving this panel as a wedding present. The panel measures approximately 17 inches high x 31 inches wide.

Our clients found the design on the internet and lucky for them we were able to obtain the Spectrum Glass that they wanted.

We used Spectrum’s Clear White Baroque, Pearl Opals Congo & Hawkwings, Clear Crystal Ice, Brown/Gold and 1 x 1 inch bevels.

The first picture shows the completed panel before the zinc frame was attached.

The following photo was sent to us from the Bride & Groom showing their Abstract Wedding Gift Panel hanging in their new home. They were very impressed and thankful for the panel gift that will last a life time.

The next picture shows the start of the panel construction.

The next photo shows the panel nearing the end of construction.

The final photo of the completed panel.

Spectrum Glass Pattern of the Month

Geometric Abstract from the book “Americana Past and Presents”

Suzan Vrba-Stacy

Abstract Cat 2016

Filed under Gifts, Mammals, Sun Catchers by windows on July 21, 2016 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

A local client wanted one of our Abstract Cats. This one was made using Spectrum’s Black White Clear Baroque Glass. We also used Spectrum’s Pale Green/Aqua Blue Waterglass for the collar. Unfortunately with the closing of the Spectrum Glass Company later this year, many neat varieties of stained glass will eventually no longer be available.

The first picture shows the cat, foiled and ready for soldering

Here is the finished Abstract Cat.

Designer unknown

Tiffany Style Lampshade Restoration 2016

Filed under Lamps, Repairs, Restorations by windows on July 19, 2016 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

Clients in Central Alberta had this large Tiffany Style Lampshade, however it had been damaged and they wished to have it restored for over their kitchen table. Fortunately for the lampshade the top ring of glass was bent flat down on the top of the shade but no broken glass.

The next picture shows the inside of the lampshade before being reinforced with wire. This was a very large Tiffany Style lampshade and was quite heavy. If these lamps are not properly reinforced they eventually will come apart and fall due to the heat generated from the light bulbs. Then the crossed centrepiece would pull away and send the lamp crashing to the table.

The photo below shows the removal of the top crown, also note the condition of the glass. Before taking the crown apart we number and photograph in detail to ensure that it all goes back together as originally made.

One of the side panels was badly broken and had to be replaced. Unfortunately do to the age of the lamp it was impossible to obtain and exact glass match.

To reinforce the hanging portion of the lamp we soldered in pieces of wire attaching them to the various seams along with the copper cross portion. The picture belows details the wire being attached and before the soldering was completed.

Before attaching the crown we cleaned and started the polishing of the lampshade.

Here is the lampshade nearing completion.

In the next photograph the top crown has now been attached and in the same original order.

The fully restored lamp now hangs proudly in our clients home above their kitchen table.

Polar Bears 2010

Filed under Canadiana, Gifts, Mammals, Sun Catchers, Wildlife by windows on July 6, 2016 at 5:30 pm {no comments}

A local client who’s dad loved polar bears wanted to give him a small polar bear panel. The design originated from Paned Expressions Studios Inc on their pattern disk titled “Nature’s Bounty” – “Polar Motherhood”. We used the bears design while putting them in a panel that measured 10 inches high by 12 inches wide. The original panel design measured 2 ft wide by 3 ft high.

Original Design by Paned Expressions Studios

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