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I can answer questions concerning design,fabrication, repair, restoration,and instillation of stained glass windows. I know about the history and technique of stained glass. Former member of the restoration committee of The Stained Glass Association of America.

Experience in the area

I have over 36 years experience in the stained glass field. I have done craft shows, managed a stained glass retail store, taught classes, was a studio foreman and have had my own studio for over 16 years.Former restoration committee member of the Stained Glass Association of America. Founding member of The American Glass Guild.

Organizations

Stained Glass Association of America
The British Society of Master Glass Painters
New York Landmarks Conservancy
Association for Preservation Technology International
American Institute foe Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
American Glass Guild

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Recent Answers from Vic Rothman

2010-02-09 construction of large panel:

There are many problems with this window. Lets assume that you will use a 1/2" wide came. With a steel inside , the will mean the the lami will be covered by +- 5/32" of lead, NOT nearly enough to support

2010-02-09 construction of large panel:

Sorry, I don't fully understand the question. Is the overall size of the window 5x3? Or is this the size of the laminated section? How many layers are being laminated? The amount and location of support

2009-11-20 stained glass dome and window:

Pricing antiques is out of my area of expertise. However the dome and windows do NOT look like Tiffany to me. First I would try and locate some paperwork to substantiate the Tiffany claim. Then contact

2009-11-17 cement formula:

I make about 3.5 gallons of putty at a time. I use 80 oz of oil and 21 one pound coffee cans of whiting (about 40 pounds). One tablespoon of color. The whiting is about a 3 to 1 ratio. You add the oil

2009-11-14 Church Stained Glass?:

If all the windows are like the photo, they could have been made by any studio in the United States. They are nice, but nothing special. I can not give you an exact date (guess 1900-1940), but the glass

 

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