I haven't done much in the garden for the last week or so as I've been working on something inside. I saw this stained glass panel online (Scottish Stained Glass in Colorado) months ago and thought it might be fun to make.
The image stayed in my mind and recently, while cleaning out a junk drawer I came across this button. It must have been a sign, right? After all, one must keep one's hands busy doing something.
It was time to make the panel. (This is for myself. I would never copy someone else's work to sell.) This picture of our house taken a hundred years ago gave me an idea to change the witch's cap on the turret.
The first step was to make a drawing. My stained glass guru and dear friend, Florence suggested making it bigger than what I was thinking so it grew to a 2' x 3' panel. Thank goodness for white out, right? Yes, that's blood on the upper right. The good news is that glass makes clean cuts that don't hurt and they heal quickly.
Because there's little time for such things once school starts again, I spent lots of time cutting this out in just a couple of days.
Beginning to lead.
Just need to add the exterior zinc and then soldering can begin.
Wow, that's amazing. I love it, the things you can do. And what a beautiful house you have.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chloris. It's good to be busy doing something.
DeleteI'm blown away; this is gorgeous. I love the ever-so-slight tint variation in some of the pieces, not to mention the vast array of patterns. How do you come by such variety?
ReplyDeleteA post of the final results is in order.
Thanks Chava. Some of the pieces came from the scrap bins at Mandarin Stained Glass but I also bought some glass there. Other pieces were already in my glass hoard. I'll definitely post again when it's finished.
DeleteFirst, I really loved seeing your house as it looked 100 years ago! Your piece is already lovely so I can't wait to see it all finished. We knew a local glass artist who did a lot of things in patterned but clear or pale colored glass. It's a look I find particularly appealing. Also, you are not copying in my book because you are taking a broad concept (stained glass residential portrait) and personalizing it.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe!!! I agree completely with what Linda wrote about this work being an original, and why would you want to sell it!? Peter that's just amazing.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, are those EXTREMELY steep stairs still on the side of your house? I don't remember seeing them. They look like a death trap to a klutz like me.
You're too kind, pal. Those steps and a door that went from the back porch right into the living room (back parlor) were removed in the 40's.
DeleteWhat a fun post! I enjoyed seeing the old photo of your house. It has real character and makes a fabulous template for your piece, which I too think you should view as legitimately original even if you took your inspiration from another person's work. I'm very impressed - but please don't lose any more blood over the project!
ReplyDeleteBecause glass cuts aren't very painful, I didn't know I was bleeding & that's why it got on the pattern. Oops. It's fun to play with glass but, just like agaves and cacti, glass sometimes says "I love you" in a different sort of way.
DeleteStunning. Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy. I'll definitely post when and if I finish the panel.
DeleteYour house 100 years ago is charming. That turks cap on the turret is fancy indeed. I hope it is still there. I think this clear glass project might persuade you not to do anything you don't want people to see. ha... Have fun with this. I can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteIt was and is a wonderful house that we got years ago as a derelict. The fancy turks cap was removed years ago but we have dreams of someday putting it back on. However, it would be fairly expensive and we probably wouldn't use it much so it's way down on the list of projects.
DeleteThis is turning out to be a stunning piece of work, and it sounds like you are having a lot of fun, staying absorbed in the work. It was fascinating to see the old photo of your house, and I do like the way you personalized the design of the stained glass window.
ReplyDeleteIt's strange, I haven't been this absorbed by a leaded panel for quite a while. Now the only problem will be finding a place for such a large panel.
DeleteOMG Peter -- you continually amaze!
ReplyDeleteOh Denise, you could do this. It's just about learning a few techniques and then spending time "at the table" doing it again and again.
DeleteWow!!! Can hardly wait to see your finished creation.
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Thanks Loranne. I'll keep you posted.
DeleteOh, Peter, that is fabulous. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing Peter, you are so talented. Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is going to a masterpiece, Peter. Can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what an amazing project. Sorry that you cut yourself, but I suppose you're used to that happening occasionally after working with glass for so long. Thanks for the view of your work in progress--very impressive!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! That is awesome.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly! You are so talented, Peter! I love this. Make one for me next, okay? :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and very impressive!
ReplyDeleteVery creative post dear you are creative.
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