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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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Putty is made up of two basic ingredients. Whiting and linseed oil. Then there are various things  people add to the basic mix. I have broken this stuff into four categories.  1- Powders: whiting, plaster

2012-01-16 Restoration of zinc glass panel.:

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2012-01-15 stained glass artist:

When these windows were  made there were thousands of stained glass studios all over the country. Your window,while good looking, are pretty generic in design and could have been made anywhere. I could

2012-01-13 selling stained glass windows:

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