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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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 …
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 a series of stained glass works for St. Paul’s Parish, for an exhibit during Pentecost. “Tongues of Fire,” is series of twenty stained glass works which she created using rare and vintage glass. All proceeds were donated to the church. View this post on Instagram A post shared …
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 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 …
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 …
Octopus Mosaic Octopus was created for a home in Florida with the style of Roman mosaics as Pamela’s inspiration. It is four square feet and the backing is glass, allowing the light to illuminate the design and glass tesserae. “Light Is Life To Glass.”
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)
Pamela created a Victorian style stained glass for a client who designed a room specifically for this work.
This lovely Victorian stained glass window is well over one hundred years old. Pamela replaced the disintegrating lead and broken glass to restore it to its original beauty.
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. …
