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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Original Tiffany Stained Glass Window Repair

Probably the most important repair of any stained glass window for Pamela was this original Tiffany stained glass window. The crack was barely visible in a lower left hand corner. But it was the joy of having this incredible work of Art in her studio that was a career highlight. …

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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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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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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 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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Tanglewood Conservatory Restoration

McLean Stained Glass Studios was commissioned by the Tanglewood Conservatories Company to restore a broken stained glass window due to 70 mph winds. These photos are a chronicle of the restoration. The Conservatory, the full restoration, and the installation.

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Nouveau Gothic Panel

Nouveau Gothic Panel

A client requested a large interior panel to partition his patio office from his home. The design gives a nod to stained glass designs from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. The floral focal is a blue water glass. The border is a vintage beautiful Art glass.

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The Prairie Transom

Pamela designed this transom window with a nod towards Frank Lloyd Wright. The clients chose the color scheme for their 100 year old townhouse in Washington, D.C. which fits their entryway.

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Arts & Crafts Laylight

Arts and Crafts Laylight

This laylight, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, was created to be installed in a ceiling above a staircase in a home built over 100 years ago.

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Emerald Green Edwardian Entryway

Emerald Green Edwardian Entryway

A commission for a full restoration of an entryway door. Pamela suggested that adding a band of color would give it some interest, and the owner chose emerald green. The large handmade glass nuggets are beautiful and prismatic, as is the beveled border.

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Restoration Classic Tudor Diamond Door

The diamond pattern is a classic pattern dating back to early English grand homes from the 16th century. It was more stable than square cut panes, hence used more often. The two panels were brought to Pamela, literally hanging by a thread. These are very old leaded glass panels feature …

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Colonial Entryway

A leaded glass entryway, sidelights and transom, was created with a very classic design. Using a very pale gray glass for the center diamonds gives an added dimension to the overall presentation.

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Edwardian Address Transom

Pamela created this address transom for a home in Washington, D.C. built in the 1920’s. The design is a mix of Edwardian and Arts & Crafts. The cobalt blue border is an exquisite deep color. And the two tones of amber help to define the floral motif. “Pamela, your carpenter …

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