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One of a kind custom design stained glass as well as other glass art methods and the restoration of stained glass. Inquiries regarding leaded, beveled, etched sand carved, and fused glass techniques are invited. Other methods, technical questions,history of the art and supply source inquiries also welcome. Information on the pro's and con's of protective glazing of stained glass windows. Visit www.TrimbleStudios.com for more complete information.

Experience in the area

Over forty years experience in a wide range of techniques that include "stained glass", wood working and metal fabrication. Have worked from my own full service studio since 1977. Many major residential, commercial and religious installations from Charlottesville, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia to San Diego California as well as much of the State of Texas

Organizations

Professional Affiliate,Certified Trainer, and Preferred Provider for the American Institute of Architects, AIA, Dallas, Texas. I have served on the Board of Directors of both the Texas Fine Arts Association and the Texas Visual Arts Association

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Fine Arts, The University of Texas, Tyler. Master of Fine Arts, The University of North Texas, Denton. Just a few hours short of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Awards and Honors

Many first place and best of show awards in both stained glass and fine arts competitions. Steady commission work for the past ten years has obviated any recent competitive activity.

Past/Present Clients

Most recent major commissions are for American Airlines CR Smith Museum; JFK Airport Terminal 8 stained glass; TXU Energy Plaza Thor stained glass. The Mansion at Turtle Creek, Dallas and and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Terrell, Texas

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Recent Answers from H Carl Trimble III

2009-11-18 outdoor stained glass project:

Joanne, First of all, if you do not cement the panels, water will be trapped between the lead and glass. Water expands when it freezes; potentially creating a different kind of problem than you have

2009-11-16 Suspended Stained Glass Lamp:

Dawn, Your lamp was made using what is commonly called the "Tiffany" method. Strips of copper foil are wrapped around the edges of the glass and the pieces are then soldered together; forming a "bead"

2009-11-14 Stained Glass from Baptist Church ...:

Judy, This is outside my realm of expertise. One source I will suggest is: Dr. Gary M. Gray American Consultation on Stained Glass www.americanstainedglass.org He is considered an authority

2009-11-13 outdoor stained glass project:

Joanne, First of all, you will need to cement the project. This is always the final step in a leaded glass project. It is the cement which gives the final solidity to the piece. Next comes the lead

2009-11-09 mirror:

Thom, Cut on the smooth side; not the silvered side. The material that is painted over the silvering will potentially contaminate your glass cutter and interfere with the scoring of the glass. Good

 

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