Stained Glass

Stained glass is, at its core, the art of cutting small pieces of glass sheet into pieces and reassembling them to form a design. I use both copper foil and came in my stained glass work, depending on the requirements of the project.

For health reasons, my studio space is a lead-free zone. I exclusively use lead-free solder in my stained glass work, along with copper, zinc, or brass came. Traditionally, lead solder and lead came are at the center of all stained glass techniques, and are still commonly used by most stained glass artists. If you have concerns about coming into contact with lead, my lead-free stained glass pieces are a beautiful alternative!

Lead-free Stained Glass Suncatcher Designs

Custom Lead-Free Stained Glass Artwork

I am always excited to create custom lead-free stained glass artwork! I can translate almost any image into a stained glass design, including logos, classic images, and portraiture. I use etched and painted details in some of my pieces to complete the artwork.

My custom stained glass animal portraits begin with a photograph supplied by the client. I carefully select the glass I use in these pieces to best capture the colors and expression of the animal.

You can contact me about custom lead-free stained glass here.

My "Mystic Horse" design in the form of a patchwork quilt block.

16-inch wide version of my Round Horse Portrait design with marbled blue background and brown horse with black mane.

12-inch wide stained glass portrait from client's original photograph. The dog's nose has etched details.

Custom Stained Glass Animal Portraits

Commemorate your pet or favorite animal as a custom lead-free stained glass art piece!

Choose your favorite image of a pet or other animal.

Minimum Size: 12 x 12 in square or 12 in diameter circle

Shape Options: square, rectangle, oval, or circle

Starting Price: $125 (+ $5 per additional square inch)

Patterning Fee / Deposit: $25 (non refundable)

Add Etching: $10

Add Painting: $10

Add Wood Framing: $20 (only available for square or rectangle)

Add Copper or Black Patina: $5

Pattern fee (deposit) is due when photograph to be used for design is received. Payment of this fee secures your place in the workshop queue. Full payment of the final price is due when the design is finalized and approved, and must be received before work begins.

A $10 handling and packing fee will be assessed in addition to all applicable postage and shipping costs, to be paid before the item is shipped. There is no charge for picking up items in person at one of the designated Memphis area meeting places.

Email KatieSilverwings@gmail.com with your desired size, shape, and details, along with your pet or animal picture, or fill out the form here.