How do I clean my stained glass piece?

Use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to gently wipe the glass. Avoid harsh cleaners like windex or anything with ammonia as they can damage the finish and patina. If needed, a bit of mild soap and water is fine. Make sure to dry the piece thoroughly after cleaning.

How can I bring back shine?

For a more thorough cleaning and to restore a little shine, you can use some furniture polish or a car wax (carnauba wax). Don’t use anything abrasive like a scrub daddy or steel wool that may take off the patina, just a soft microfiber towel.

Can I hang it in a window?

Absolutely! Most pieces are designed to catch natural light. Make sure the hook or chain is properly secured and the window isn’t drafty or prone to slamming. Suction cups aren’t recommended as they tend to fail and your piece can fall. Instead, use sturdy hooks or nails.

Is stained glass safe to touch?

Yes! All sharp edges are smoothed and soldered. However, stained glass isn’t a toy so make sure to keep pieces out of reach of small children and pets, and avoid dropping or bending them. Wash your hands after handling as solder contains lead which is dangerous if ingested.

Can I display it outside?

Unless noted as weather-safe, stained glass should stay indoors or on a covered porch. Rain, sun, and extreme temps can wear down the solder and glass over time.

Do you take custom orders?

I do! I take on a limited number of custom pieces each season. Head to the Customs page to tell me about your idea and see if we’re a good fit.

What materials do you use?

Please check out my journal entry here on getting into stained glass and materials needed.

What is the process of making a piece?

Each piece is made using the copper foil/tiffany method. After designing on procreate or gathering a design, I score glass to break it, grind the rough edges, foil the sides with copper foil that will attract solder, solder the piece together, attach the chain, clean off the chemicals, wax and buff the piece, patina, and finally polish. For a deeper dive, check out this journal entry on the stained glass process.