All Stained Glass Is Created Equally. Or is it?

The overall beauty as well as the strength and durability of a stained or leaded glass panel is dependent upon the design and the quality of the craftsmanship.

While design, accuracy and attention to detail play major roles in visual composition, the type of came, and the glazing, as well as the metallic composition of the cames, their cross-section strength, how well they are joined and soldered, and the leading pattern within each panel determines the structural quality of the work.

Proper construction is crucial to long-term performance and prevention of premature failures resulting from poor craftsmanship.

In addition, patterns designed with inadequate support systems also contribute to structural failure. Stronger leading techniques, support bars, or specialty cames are sometimes required to reinforce a poorly designed panel.

Weak joints contribute to a loose glass housing, and if glass rattles in the cames when the window is gently tapped, it is an indicator that the panel was not well constructed and repair or reinforcement may be needed. Soldered joints often reveal the skill level of the artisan who assembled the window, and can give evidence of past repairs.

With more than twelve years experience, we proudly guarantee top quality materials and craftsmanship of every art glass panel we construct.