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Stained Glass/Expert Profile
Expertise
Traditional and innovative techniques for kiln-fired painting on glass, for example, questions concerning firing schedules, how to mix paint, tools & equipment, media, techniques for applying paint, and so forth. I can do other areas but I think you are covered.
Experience in the area
I'm a director of the Williams & Byrne stained glass studio in the UK, specialising in design and painting on glass. We are also an accredited conservation studio (by assessment, not payment!). Please see www.williamsandbyrne.com. We're writing a downloadable book on the techniques of glass painting. Please see www.beautifulglasspainting.com.
Education/Credentials
MA (HONS) in philosophy from Saint Andrew's University (Scotland), D.Phil (ie. a doctorate) from University College, Oxford University.
Past/Present Clients
Architects, designers, churches, private clients
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Bill | 01/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excelent response. I can't wait to apply ..... |
| carolyn | 10/21/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks so much--this is a great start ..... |
| sophie | 07/01/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for your response. Your comments ..... |
| sharon | 05/19/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thx |
| Herb Bullard | 05/15/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | His answer was neutral. It only affirmed ..... |
Recent Answers from Stephen Byrne
2009-09-07 William Lyalds the Younger stained glass:
Hi Annette, Thanks for writing. I am so sorry that I don't know anything about William Lyalds the Younger. And I've looked in all the reference books that we have here. What I will do is ask around, as
2009-04-01 Face Painting:
Hello Bonnie, Thanks for your really interestingquestion. There isn't ONE answer. The choice of glass, for example, depends of course on the intended color of the face, and also on the amount of light
2009-03-10 leaded glass:
Hello Jane, There are certainly various places in the UK where you can learn how to make leaded lights. Can you write to me directly through our website at http://www.beautifulglasspainting.com (and click
2009-01-25 glass kiln use:
Hello, Bill - Thanks for asking us our views. (1) Different makes of glass each have different annealing requirements. As I understand things, it's important to anneal within a particular range as you
2008-11-27 Panting Stained Glass Zinc Metal Frame:
Dear Ron, I am so sorry but this is largely outside of my experience. What I can say is that when I paint "tie-bars" black (this is partly to make them match more closely to the lead windows they are
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