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Expert Profile: Stephen Byrne

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

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 290
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Timeliness	9.67 Best of the best
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Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		33

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/21/08
10	10	10	10	07/01/08
10	10	10	10	05/19/08
10	10	10	10	05/15/08
10	10	10	10	04/26/08

User Comments

thanks so much--this is a great start to clearing up the problems. I'll get back to you about the rest. Carolyn
(carolyn on 10/21/08)

thank you for your response. Your comments were very helpful. I will down load your book one of these days. My printer doesn't do colour very well
(sophie on 07/01/08)

His answer was neutral. It only affirmed my own plan to test fire a piece before putting all my pieces at rist. I appreciate his honesty.
(Herb Bullard on 05/15/08)

Excellent work of art!Thank you for the quick answer!
(Anna Kiss on 04/26/08)

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Recent Answers from Stephen Byrne

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...

2008-10-23 stained glass windows: Hello, Rachel, I am sure it will be possible to find somewhere, but I would say that, if a better place is found outside of Oxfordshire, then it is better also for your friend to go there (rather than...

2008-10-20 glass paints for fusing: Dear Carolyn, Good question! Briefly, there are indeed guidelines. But it's also true that, up to a certain point, the amount of gum you add is determined by the style of painting that you want to do...

2008-06-30 gas kilns: Hi Sophie, I'm not sure what country you're in, but here in the UK one can certainly get gas-powered kilns in various sizes. I don't know about other countries since this will depend on various internal...

2008-06-05 Stained glass supplies: Dear Jess, There are differences in lead came depending on the maker. Ours is hand-milled by a mand called David Mitchell. His lead has more lead in it than other kinds we've used and it suits the kind...