Many Interior door inserts for the custom build in South Mississauga, Glassworks Studio Toronto CANADA

We completed many panels in this beautiful custom build. Cabinet inserts, interior butler doors and even triple IGUs for the wine cellar.  All aspects of this house flow...unified with little nuances tied together.  Beautiful...   Look for yourself.  I love this entire space!

Completion of a Grand Entrance! Glassworks Studio Toronto

This week we completed the 2nd phase of this beautiful project we are proud to be part of.  The last section to go in was the third level of the leaded glass entry and as you can see we have no issues with heights.

These panels are pure in design flare.  Simplicity at its finest...demonstrating that sometimes the absolute strongest statement is understated. Glass selection was bevels, bevels and more bevels and the background is of course GNA.

Glassworks Studio is a custom design /build stained and leaded glass studio working in the Greater Toronto Area. We specialize in functional art glass for residential applications.

Leaded Glass Interior Doorlites for King City Project... This week in studio...

This week is all about interior leaded doorlites.. for the study, the secondary kitchen and also the wine cellar. We are working in King City on this great project. It also includes a  new window in the Cabana that pulls the cut granite pattern from around the pool into this window design... It will be amazing with all different clears with texture to keep the privacy level high while adding depth and dimension to the panel.


Today our  bevels from the UK arrived...to my dismay some of the profiles are slightly different from my old stock....  One doorlite of a pair was already built when my stock ran out...so I had to perform surgery this moring -removing the central bevel detail on this first doorlite and then reassembling...  As crazy as this may seem.. so much fun...and a challenge. Loved it.

Here are pictures of the development of these doorlites...what you do not see is the operation that was later completed successfully.

Leaded Glass Interior Doorlites, Glassworks Studio 2015

 

Bevels, Bevels and more Bevels, Glassworks Studio Toronto CANADA

This week I am starting full scale layout for a project that will start 2016....These windows are for a historically noted  property in Toronto... that I have been given permission to recreated instead of reglaze the existing.  There are a total of 64 windows for this project and great way to start 2016 in 2015.  With extensive bevelling that needs to happen .. all parties including my friends in California are very happy.. maybe this will warrant a trip in the spring. :)

Here are some pictures of previously completed projects that show our capabilities when it comes to this type of work.  Custom designed, custom bevelled, custom built....this is what I love to do!

First is the front door insert we did for a client in Halifax Nova Scotia. Next is just showing the amazing difference when we run the beveller on Low Iron Glass (no green inflection.) absolutely stunning with crystal like clarity.   Last but definitely not least... is the project we did for "The Strain," when the filming was being done in Toronto.

Delbridge Project. destination: Halifax Nova Scotia
Glassworks Studio CANADA

Custom Bevelled Low Iron Glass, Glassworks Studio

 

"The Strain,"  Custom bevelled glass for Toronto Set. Glassworks Studio Toronto CANADA

 

 

"Ooh-La-La Lovely" ...Custom Bevelled and Leaded Glass by Glassworks Studio..

Inspired by a 16th century English Tudor Castle these leaded panels are for a grand modern kitchen...originally created for New Jersey kitchen designer Jim Dove. A graceful blend of modern and period elements for the 2012 showhouse at Glynallyn Castle in Morristown New Jersey.

My focus this afternoon is polishing these beautiful bevels before the panels are assembled... and I can not take my eyes off them... the hairs on my arms stand up as I look at the glass cut, clarity and pitch...so beautiful..

Simply in design.. old world quality.. yet classy and elegant.  Everything that I love to do simply comes together with this project..

Here are some photos... Nothing like sitting on the cutting table Friday afternoon eating lunch and looking at some amazing glass..sit back and enjoy.. k

Customs Bevels at the studio today...Glassworks Studio Toronto 2015

 

 

All glass 1/4 clear with  1/2" Bevel, GWS 2015
 

 

Sidelites with a clean contemporary feel.. with bevels and jewels just because... Glassworks Studio

Here are some photos of the sidelites that were completed in studio this week. Now we are waiting for the tempered glass and the LoE to arrive so that they can be sealed into thermals..  These sidelites are "long and lean" measuring  8 7/8 x 92 3/4".  I know they have a contemporary feel... to me I just think "timeless!"  Functional and beautiful art glass...  I love these!

Custom leaded glass sidelites by Glassworks Studio 2015
 

Beautiful Jewels in these sidelites...Glassworks Studio. 2015
Mississauga Ontario CANADA

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The beginning of a skylight! Glassworks Studio, Leaded and Stained glass in the GTA.

Glassworks Studio is located in Mississauga Ontario CANADA.

Its amazing... all skylights start the same....and then they evolve..  Glass Design starts and we move forward..  The plan for this house in King City is "Simple Elegance."  German Cathedrals,  custom bevels...and a little grey &  gold..

Old World Style...our specialty.

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Leaded Glass Entry and Interior Door Inserts... Today's Installation!

Leaded Entrance partially installed today...

Today was a great day because we finally saw the installation of this beautiful leaded entrance installed... I also admired some interior door panels we completed last Spring..

Amazing Glass for an absolutely stunning build..
"Beautiful and functional ART Glass at its finest!"
Glassworks Studio Mississauga CANADA.

here are the pics..

 

Spring is here...time for a change...sidelites..and a few leaded windows...

I began this week cleaning the studio...organizing the tools.. taking inventory...and moving glass into the new glass racks in the back space... The beveller arrived all fixed up.. and so we start...

The first of the family crests is off to a great start with all of the leaf work cut and foiled now...other sections are with my sandblaster having the names blasted into the cathedral glass so I can back paint them... 

Our exciting contemporary project in Oakville has had another adjustment as the sidelites have gone from 76" to 92" in height ..so full scale layout is now complete...and ready to build...

And multiple cabinet inserts have been completed and delivered to their new home..  There just is not enough time in the day...and the days fly by... I cannot believe tomorrow is already Friday again.

Here are a some pictures.. have a great weekend!

Full scale layout for sidelite panels, Oakville Project by Glassworks Studio 2015
 

Pearson Project, Leaded and Copperfoil Project by Glassworks Studio Mississauga.

 

 

Finished by 10 am ...picked up by noon....

Here is a transom panel that was really completed asap in the studio as of late...  Designed one morning...built...  polished and cleaned and taken home... Love it when our clients are as excited as we are!  Amazing leaded glass transom for Toronto Home... We love what we do!

custom leaded glass transom, Glassworks Studio Toronto 2015

Installation of a Beautiful Entrance...

Here is the initial concept detail for an entryway being built in the studio over the past few weeks...Double sided bevels, custom bevels and GNA... WOW!  We will be up three levels of scaffolding to complete this install... Exciting!

Custom leaded glass entryway, Glassworks Studio CANADA.

 

Beautiful and amazing artwork for these Family Crests!

This week we will be finishing up final artwork on these Family Crests for a fantastic project.. I am so excited to get started as these crests will utilize much of my glass knowledge and techniques.. sandblasting, back painting, fused glass powder sgrafitto technique, copper foil, and leading..WOW! I am so excited!  Here is the last artwork mock up... we will still be making a few changes... Of course!

Glassworks Studio Toronto, 2015.

 

Family Crests in the studio week.... its all about artwork and artglass!

This week we are starting up quite a few projects including the artwork for an Oakville Project...First stage is simplifying some of the details...  These panels (total of 6) will be installed quite high up so too much detail will just get lost in translation.... 

Here we are starting to work out the foliage to make it easier to cut but also to define the lines...

Looking great..and  "yes" this is simplified..   Leaded Glass @ Glassworks Studio...

Today in studio...Continuation of Transom window.... Beautiful! Glassworks Studio CANADA

Today the transom is being finished...well finished in terms of the assembly....tomorrow she will be cleaned and polished...Wednesday the sidelites and this beauty will will leave too be sealed in thermal units....  Here is a great photo Amanda took to show the "flow" of the Baroque background glass.. have to say...makes me smile..

Exact glass cutting and amazing glass selection.  Every piece of background glass is a continuation of the one prior... This is flow...   kudos to the photographer for also capturing the RED Glass from the studio door.

  Glass...  Glass.. Glass all around us!  Inspiring.. Here is the pic..

Transom window for Entranceway...70" x 36", Glassworks Studio Mississauga CANADA.

 

Starting 2015 with some awesome projects at Glassworks Studio, one beautiful entrance being built this week!

I have a great feeling about 2015.. there is just something about a fresh start that feels so great!  We have quite a few upcoming projects that we are so pleased to be part of...

This weekend we installed the first transom window of many that will go in this year....  I will keep you posted on the progress of this project as we complete each element...   bevels will be arriving soon... we completed the interior door panels last year... this transom went in today ...and next we tackle the entrance... "Timeless.. Understated... Old World Charm and Elegance." is all that is this beautiful home.


Interior Leaded Glass Transom Window, Glassworks Studio 2015


This week we also completed the leaded panels for a beautiful entryway for an Oakville Home.  These bevel sidelites and transom incorporate a little clear granite and a lot of clear baroque...  Check out the great cutting...all of the individual pieces of baroque flow together..  Each section of this project is cut from huge sheets of baroque...  The bevels were a few select clusters we were able to bring up from the States with also quite a few from our orphaned bevel box and then a few customs...  So beautiful!
 



Sidelites.. cut, leaded, patina and polish... Glassworks Studio 2015




 

Transom panel in progress...at Glassworks Studio Mississauga CANADA!

'Fused Glass Sgraffito Drawing 30 in 30 Challenge"

Day #2....  Trees with a business card and fingers...

Ok...here is an amazing challenge that is being organized by a terrific motivator and instructor.. Kelly Crosser Alge... Basically we are "trying to complete 30 fused glass sgraffito drawings in 30 days..  CRAZY...

Yes I am a little behind trying to catch up about a weeks work of challenges...  Here is a picture of my day 2 sketch... done on base piece of glass that measures 3" x 5" ..the medium I am using is black powder glass frit... and the tools that are allowed only being my finger and a business card...  love this challenge.. totally different technique to my day to day and yet related..   (Yes..I can say  "Glass Geek!")

Anyway I am also including a picture that was attached at the being of this challenge by our leader.... and it is so true...

I must give big thank you to Kelly for organizing this challenge and to the talent involved..  great ideas, tips and motivation! Simply an amazing group of people to be part of.



Treescape day#2, Kelly Anne Hooper

 

BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL ART GLASS FOR THE HOME! HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM US AT GLASSWORKS STUDIO CANADA!

Thank you! If you are in the GTA please come for a visit...lets discuss your next project!



LEADED ORCHIDS IN PROGRESS

COPPERFOILED STAINED GLASS FOR ENTRANCE.



LOVE THIS INTERIOR BUTLER DOOR INSERT, THORNHILL ONTARIO.

WATER INSPIRED FUSED GLASS AND LEADED TECHNIQUE.



Our version of "FLOWER POWER"

BEAUTIFUL PRIVACY PANEL FOR ENSUITE!



CUSTOM PAINTED GLASS SAMPLES.

PRIVACY PROJECT FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE, EDMONTON ALTA.

ARTWORK CONCEPT FOR TRANSOM!

THE TRANSOM! LOVE THE RED!



STUNNNING PANELS IN PRIVATE RESIDENCE,

"TWO SISTERS WINERY, NIAGARA ON THE LAKE"



INTERIOR LEADED DOORLITES, PRIVATE RESIDENCE THORNHILL.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUT GREAT CLIENTELE! WE LOOK FORWARD TO 2015! SEE YOU SOON!