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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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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Heraldic Fleur-de-lis

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.

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Birdbaths

I love creating birdbaths on 18″ terra cotta bases. The mosaics are comprised of stained glass, glass gems, 3-D glass bees, butterflies and ladybugs and the kitchen sink. Mosaics are just about my favorite creative endeavor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pamela Joyce Wright (@mcleanstainedglassstudios)

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Irish Medallions

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.

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Pink Gold Koi

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 …

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Art Nouveau Floral

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. …

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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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Tongues of Fire

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 …

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Magnolia Blossom Transom

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.

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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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The Koi Pond Mosaic

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 …

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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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Jerry Bros. Sign

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 …

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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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