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 …
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)
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 …
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. …
Fleur-de-lis is French for lily flower. Since the Middle Ages, it symbolized French royalty. This commission was for a pair of windows to go into a town house in Washington, D.C. that was built in the late 1800’s. The rich colors are dazzling when the sun pours through.
Pamela created a series of four windows for the CEO of a company who is of Irish descent. He loves green. The center medallion is hand made. The gold square accents add just the right amount of pop.
Pamela created the pink gold koi when a client came to her studio wanting to purchse a similar panel with orange koi. The client decided she wanted koi made with the beautiful pink gold glass, a rich cranberry which is actually made with gold. The other glass used is Uroborous …
The double windows were commissioned for an interior design which will be featured in the national Country Living magazine. The designer asked that the “hidden” initials of J and R (clients’ initials) be incorporated into the design. The flowers are made of beautiful multi-colored handmade glass. As are the golds. …
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 …
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.
Pamela created an entryway transom featuring magnolia blossoms. It is be comprised of meandering branches, leaves of various greens and buds. This is just the beginning. The white glasses glow in the sun.
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.
Simple but powerful design with an interplay of textures and prismatic light. The clients commissioned the panel for an entryway door.
When Pamela received the commission to create six mosaics for a beautiful pool house in McLean, Virginia, she was delighted as her love of mosaics allow her freedom in color and design. The glass pieces are a wonderful mix of Youghiogheny and Uroborous Art glass and rainbow optical glass. They …
A caring mother-in-law contacted Pamela about a surprise Christmas gift for her daughter-in-law, Donna. Donna’s father had worked in the Jerry Bros. factory for 60 years. At the front of the building was a 100byear old stained glass sign with the company’s name. After his passing, Donna asked the building’s …
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 …
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 …
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)
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.
The beveled squares used in the entryway door and sidelights offer an elegant geometric design. The oval entryway windows feature lovely water and antique glass. Classic designs with a pink twist.
