Chateau de Gudanes

Stained Glass Restoration Project Chateau-Verdun, France I recently had the honor of beginning a large stained glass restoration project at the Chateau Gudanes in the south west of France. The project includes the restoration of two very large windows that are in the vestibule of the Chateau and two beautifully …

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Kolodner Estate

Kolodner Estate

The design incorporates beautiful craquelle glasses in amber and clear. The border is beveled and the field glass is an antique clear. Elegant and lovely. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pamela Joyce Wright (@mcleanstainedglassstudios)

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Transom Restoration

This late 19th century window transom was given to me for a complete restoration. The majestic townhouses built in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore during this time had stained glass windows throughout. It is always a joy for me to touch the old (by American standards) glass and see the workmanship …

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Victorian Floral Transom

Pamela restored the eighth stained glass window from a Washington, D.C. home built in 1880. It has been a joy bringing these windows back to their original glory. Pics 1 & 2 show the damage from over 140 years. Pic 3 is numbering all the pieces before disassembling. Pic 4 …

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Victorian Floral Window

Created in 1890 for a townhouse in Washington, D.C., Pamela restored the window which was in a state of disrepair. The glass is beautiful and has been restored to its former glory.

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Arts & Crafts Flower

This lovely design in the style of the Arts & Crafts movement shows how simple and beautiful go hand-in-hand. The cranberry glass changes color with the daylight. One of Pamela’s favorites.

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Victorian Address Transom #9

A home built in 1890 in Washington, D.C. is being restored. The restoration includes returning 12 stained glass windows to their former glory. Pamela has completed the address transom which sits over the entrance. The glass pieces manufactured over a century ago are beautiful in color and texture. The bold …

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Vintage Door Panels

When Pamela received the two vintage stained glass door panels, they were in a very bad state. Over 100 years of grime layered the glass and the lead was badly deteriorated. A full restoration was required to return these beautiful panels to their original glory. View this post on Instagram …

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Baltimore Address Transom

Baltimore Address Transom A restoration of a 130 year old Baltimore, Maryland stained glass address transom. Pamela glued many pieces with museum quality epoxy to save the original glass, which is stunning. The architect found it in the trash on the building site. Thank goodness he saved it and brought …

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Macintosh Rose Address Transom

Macintosh Rose Address Transom

When the light pours through a stained glass window, the colors often reflect onto walls and floors. This known as a bouquet. Pam created the Macintosh Rose Address Transom for a 130-year-old home on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The surprise for her was finding the gorgeous bouquet of colors …

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Orchids Galore

Orchids Galore

Orchids in an array of mosaics. Multi colored glasses surrounded by broken pieces of tempered glass. A joy to create! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pamela Joyce Wright (@mcleanstainedglassstudios)

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Paris Metro Art Nouveau Address Transom

Paris Metro Art Nouveau Address Transom

Inspired by the fabulous font of the Paris Metro, this address transom was designed by Elizabeth Mitchel, of Finesse Design Remodeling. Pamela created the transom using vintage glass, combining golden iridescence, water glass, lavender and lush greens.

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Prairie Window Restoration

Prairie Window Restoration A large 100 year old window with three separated panels was brought to Pamela. The client asked if she could make one large window panel. Pamela disassembled the old stained glass window, cleaned the glass like new, releaded, puttied and added patina. The photos show the journey. …

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Sazerac House

Pamela teamed up with interior designer, Rose DiNapoli, to design the stained glass windows for a 100 year old home in Washington, D.C. The actual motif for the Fleur de Lis came from the Basilica in Lourdes, France, where they visited while taking a break from restoring the stained glass …

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Beveled Victorian Transom

Beveled Victorian Transom

The bevels, forming a circular floral motif, create a strong and beautiful focal for this Victorian style transom. The colors of muted orange and amber add beauty to the overall design, as does the use of two different textured clear glasses to emphasize the bevels. View this post on Instagram …

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Victorian Floral

Victorian Floral

Pamela teamed up with interior designer, Elizabeth Mitchell of Finesse Design Remodeling. Elizabeth designed the beautiful Victorian styled window which is now installed in her client’s kitchen. Art glass was chosen which glows when the light pours in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pamela Joyce Wright …

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Victorian Skylight

Victorian Skylight

The inspiration for this design came from perusing a stained glass catalogue printed during Victorian times. Pamela chose the lovely floral motif and expanded the design using repetion with connecting lines and ovals. Pale peach and green glasses contrast beautifully adjacent to the moss textured clear glass. View this post …

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