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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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry | 01/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent help, thanks much will experiment and ..... |
| Mike | 11/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hello Stephen, Thank you for your response ..... |
| Lina | 11/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your insightful ..... |
| Bill | 01/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excelent response. I can't wait to apply ..... |
| carolyn | 10/21/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks so much--this is a great start ..... |
Recent Answers from Stephen Byrne
2010-11-12 Kiln temperature and firing time:
Hello George, I am sorry but I haven't used "Glassline". All I can say is that, for painted stained glass, it is rare for the top temperature to go higher than 1250 F. (Yes, some enamels go a little higher
2010-03-12 construction of light box:
Hello Laura, You ask about using an old shower door. It's important that you establish whether or not this particular shower door is strong enough and fit-for-purpose. And also please consider this:
2010-02-18 Cutting paterns:
Hello Sandy, I can tell you something that may be useful, but (1) we ourselves paint on glass rather than do copper-foil, and (2) cutting techniques here in the United Kingdom are not the same as in the
2010-01-23 kiln fired paints:
Hello Larry, Thanks for your question. We all need to be clear that there isn't a "formula" as such. It's not that scientific. The basic idea is that you mix Reusche glass paint with your chosen medium
2009-11-27 Getting an image on glass:
Hello Mike, I think you are correct in your assessment. That is, either you find some moreorless mechanical means to apply the image, or you paint it by hand. If you paint by hand, there are either
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