It can often be said that inspiration can come from the most unexpected of places, and the same can be said for this stained glass panel.

After receiving a lovely Christmas card, our customer was extremely taken with the design on the front, so much so that we used it as inspiration to create a design for some new stained glass.

This beautiful piece features a spectrum of blues, including a special glass called flashed glass. This is a kind of glass that is clear with a layer of colour on one side, which we have sandblasted to create stars in the night sky. This is a technique we have used in other projects but we think creates a fantastic effect! The star of the show is a mid flight barn owl, soaring past a glowing full moon with lots wispy glass to create the look of feathers.
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What wonderful character this window now adds to our customer’s front door, to be enjoyed day or night!

As we say goodbye to to the final flutters of summer, we wanted to share a little bit of sunshine (before it disappears for months).

Take a look at this lovely sunflower panel recently completed by our talented craftsperson; Katie. The window features two big sunflowers comprised of some beautiful streaky glass. As you can see, there is a brown glass border which acts as a frame, enhanced by the wispiness of the glass, mimicking a wood grain effect.

Our client left us a glowing review:
“Brilliant, very helpful from the start, sent photos on emails of colours and designs. Decided to visit the workshop and had a very productive visit. The finished window is even better than we expected. An excellent company.”

We think the stained glass is a great addition to our customer’s home, offering up a little slice of summer all year round.

Will you miss Summer or are you ready to embrace Autumn?

Last week we were back working with the National Trust, this time at the stunning NT Speke Hall in Liverpool, where we carried out onsite repairs to its historic leaded windows, using Victorian reclaimed and handmade glass from our archive.

Built in 1530 by the Norris family, Speke Hall is a remarkable Tudor house, complete with a moat, striking timber-framed walls and a distinctive gatehouse. Over the centuries it has witnessed periods of change, decline and revival, before finally being entrusted to the National Trust in 1986.
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We’ve been fortunate to work with the National Trust before – including repairs at John Lennon’s childhood home – and it’s always a privilege to help preserve such treasured places so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.