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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

2009-11-05 sandblasting:

Rick, You are almost there. Coat the back of the mirror with the liquid silk screen resist and expose it just as you would your silk screen. Wash off the resist and you will have a resist that should

2009-06-05 Cutting bevels:

Glen I score completely across the face of the bevelled side of the glass. Take care not to run off the edges. Yes, it is somewhat of a problem not to run the cutter off the edge. Just takes practice

2009-06-05 Cutting bevels:

Glenn, The question becomes, for me, "How are you attempting to break the glass once it is scored?" The standard procedure,for me,is to place the bevel score line directly over the edge of my

2009-06-03 stained glass:

Georgy, For supplies, I can only recommend going on the Internet and looking for stained glass supplies there in India. Shipping internationally will be terribly expensive. However, if you like, contact

2009-05-29 Structural:

Claudia, I do not see any problem with this design. As to the width of a piece, that is a subjective call that each of us has to make. I seldom use a piece that large without a break in it. Design considerations

 

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