When we picked up this lamp it had all 4 panels broken, however the 4 drop edges were all intact. The frame holding the shade together was made with flimsy metal. The next photo is a close up of one of the edges which also shows the flimsy tin frame. The panel above this piece […]
Full Story »Elephant Repair 2016
A client in Calgary has had this Elephant suncatcher for many years, unfortunately the thin wire hanging rings that were attached to the outside foil eventually came apart from the sunshine window heat. Luckily the piece was rescued before falling and breaking. We then soldered fine silver chain into the reverse seams, followed by patina […]
Full Story »Mare & Foal 2016
This mare & foal was made for clients in 2016. The design was obtained from Spectrum’s Glass website and we enlarged the pattern to measure 12 inches wide x 8 inches high. For hanging we soldered fine silver chain into the solder seams on the back side of this suncatcher. Design by Nancy Pimental – […]
Full Story »Our 1st Lamp Shade made in 2000
While wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona during the winter of 2000 – 2001, Bob took a course from Stained Glass Horizons located on E Apache Trail. We were beginning to learn the art of stained glass and wanted to learn about making lampshades. We had a great instructor, who was most knowledgeable and helpful. When […]
Full Story »Alberta Mountain Circle 2010
In 2010 we made this Alberta Mountain Circle panel. In the mountain we used Spectrum’s 6009-8CC Thunderhead Pearl Opal and Uroboros U-11-86 Blue/Green/Foam with Fracture Streamers. The foothills were made from Uroboros U65-145 LT. Brown, Emerald Green – Mystic – Green with streaks of Amber & White Opal. Design by Flory & Bob Wilkins
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