Beveled Doors With Flowers
The stained glass in these doors is constructed with both lead and zinc came ('came' means strips of metal). My design and my use of zinc is what ensures that enough strength is built into these panels so that they do not need to be backed with unsightly steel reinforcement bars. Lead is still used in the curved lines. All zinc, lead, and solder are darkened to a uniform charcoal gray with a chemical patina. These stained glass panels sold for $4200 for both. That did not include the wood or the shipping cost. (These clients had used me before, and drove all the way from Tennessee to pick up the stained glass for their new doors.)
Material
- glass
- steel
Type
- wood
Finish
- stained
Shape
- curved
Base
- metal
Meet the Maker
Mark Stine
Transparent Dreams Stained Glass
I have been making stained glass for 50 years, since I took it up as a hobby at the age of eleven. I have been a full-time stained glass artist since 1975. I've won numerous awards for both my design and my craftsmanship.
I have completed commissions throughout the U.S. and Canada, and shipped my ready-made artworks as far as Dublin, Ireland. I also teach my unique methodology for making precision stained glass in a 43-hour set of DVDs, and I have sold hundreds of these sets in 15 countries so far.
As a visual artist, I invite you to view my images and compare the design and craftsmanship for yourself. Whether you are considering the purchase of an already-made stained glass artwork or commissioning new custom stained or beveled glass, I am confident that I can address both your desires and needs.
