First 2014 Project on the tables and she is large...

Ok..although we are still working on quite a few projects that need to be wrapped up before Christmas this year ...we are very excited about this project due in the first week of January 2014..  Total window space is over 72" wide and 96" tall, but split into 6 compartments...  High obscurity with a lot of bling...just my style...  Love it.  Here is the initial concept sketch.. and although there will be plenty of changes I know she is going to be amazing.

Initial Concept, Glassworks Studio 2013

 

Leaded Glass Toronto, The creation of a skylight..

ok...today I was asked where does the process all begin....  At first I shot back a quick answer... "In my brain..  "... and then I started to laugh..  Well it all depends on the project and where the inspiration starts.....  the project that is currently under development is a large skylight space.. The rough opening that we are talking about is 140". Having amazing trades is so important.. From fine home builder, designer, gc, and trades.. We look at some details being incorporated into the project.. discuss the possibilities.  That is where it all starts...  SO EXCITING IS THIS BUILD PROCESS!   Here is the initial concept for this beautiful project as it starts...  might not look like much now...but OMG she will be beautiful!

 

Stained Glass Toronto

 

Stained Glass Projects by Glassworks Studio Toronto CANADA.

All the best this Holiday Season, Glassworks Studio Toronto

          One of your finished projects dressed up for the holidays!
                                          Much Thanks to our fantastic clients Ben and Michelle!
      Merry Christmas to All and Cheers to Great                            Projects in 2013!

Glassworks Studio, Toronto CANADA

Leaded Glass Transom for Bolton Project

Color...lots of color....that besides amazing design just makes this project sparkle...oh AND we added some facetted jewels..

Anyway here is another example of what we love to do.. this project started off as landscape with ducks in flight..then transitioned into a landscape focusing on the waterfall that is on the property...

Then a complete 180 happened....this just shows that we do not always know what we are looking for ..but then it just evolves and becomes.....  WOW that was deep... All from a piece of glass..

I think I need some sleep....
Have a great night!

Leaded Glass Transom, Bolton Project, Glassworks Studio Toronto 2012

 

Leaded Glass Transom and Entry....

Here are more pics of a site that we having been finishing up our Leaded Glass Installations this month of July.....All panels were custom designed and built for this project (like all of our projects!)...everything flows but nothing too "exact."  Here is a picture of the front entrance that we created for this client.....Glass is mostly GNA with some German Cathedral....clusters that were imported and some custom bevel work....and lots of our little facetted jewels everywhere....

Love this....

Leaded Glass Transom and Windows by Glassworks Studio TORONTO..

Leaded Library Windows installed today...



During installation...Glassworks Studio 2012

Install complete..Glassworks Studio 2012

Glassworks Studio 2012 Leaded Glass Library Windows in Ajax!

Today we were off to Ajax to install 8 windows in a "Harry Potter Inspired Library," that is currently having its final touches put in place.  And here are "OUR" final touches! Don't they look great!

Contemporary Stained Glass by Glassworks Studio.

I love all glass....Traditional Leaded, Foiled, Hot Glass, ALL GLASS...

Working on a site in Ottawa...here is the layout for a contemporary interior door lite.  This house looks amazing...... the conceptual rendering from the architect has a definite WOW factor..It did it  for me...

Here is my concept sketch for the doorlite..of course there is a touch of my favorite color "RED"

Glassworks Studio 2012
Laurin Group Ottawa

Upcoming Glass Projects.....Beautiful Stained and Leaded Glass by Glassworks Studio....

Here are some concepts for some of my upcoming projects....they still require some changes...once they are drawn out full scale...but they are all beautiful.  There will be a lot of custom bevel work and even more drawn antiques....I can not wait to start on these!!!  :)

Glassworks Studio 2012

Glassworks Studio 2012

Its been a long time...here is what I have been up to at the studio ...

ok...I know it has been a while..so tonight I am trying to catch up...here are some pictures of the new doors and trim AND of course glass at the Victoria Strong showroom...Have to say "looks pretty good!"

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Leaded Glass Doors, Glassworks Studio

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Stock bevels for the doorlites and sidelites border with Red Flemish....

Leaded Glass Transoms off to Ottawa...

Ok this week I finished the Rockcliffe Park Project...4 transoms and a total of 6 interior door lites.  WHEW!!
This afternoon the crate was picked up and off they went on a big truck to Ottawa.  I loved this project but am glad that they are shipped.... Today was a great day at the studio..I cannot explain...just in a happy place!  I polished some beveled panels that are for some cabinet inserts...relaxed and then went to Oakville to visit some new clients....TGIF....Hope you have a great weekend...

Leaded Glass Interior Transoms Windows, Glassworks Studio

Transoms Windows

Interior Door lites..

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This week..a lot of door lites...

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This week the door lites were completed for the Oakville Project.  There were a total of 5....3 were done GNA with the bevels and the others were built in German Cathedral. Very nice.

Today I completed the drawings for the Ottawa project...well I completed the details for the transom ...so hopefully Andrea can start this weekend...and then next week there is a total of 8 doorlites and four transoms being shipped...

This weeks hint for glassers...if you are using zinc for the perimeter of your panels...clean it with paint thinner before applying your black patina to make your finish nice and dark.

Have a great weekend!
Kelly Anne

Going on an adventure this week... :)

Have I told you that I love what I do...lately??? :)

This week I am working on door lites for an Oakville site.  All are the same design style...symmetrical, linear...classic and strong...in 3 of the doors GNA is dominant ....lower level of the house where privacy is not required...upper level doors will be made of Wissmach Corrella Classic....Nice!  Of course multi-faceted bevels and pencil bevels are almost part of everything I do...."My Bling"  These doors will be installed Wednesday...

Thursday I am off to Barrie and then Horseshoe Valley for 2 sites...Imagine me working on glass for a "Guinness Pub"....a little slice of heaven for me....

So here is a pic of this weeks work so far (patina and polish have not been done yet-these are oh natural still- and yes it is only Monday....As you may notice painting elves have also been working hard at the studio...painting out all the beautiful trim done by Victoria Strong Manufacturing Company....Looks great!

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Have a great week!!! and thanks to "anonymous" for my first comment....

2012 starts in the kitchen..."Rennie inspired cabinet inserts"

Well....Because I have not said it yet..."Happy New Year."

I have many goals this year...some deal with glass...business expansion...and some change...I have lots to do and it is going to be an exciting year...I have a good feeling....

So last week and this week were pretty hectic..These "Rennie" inspired cabinet inserts were completed and installed on site in Oakville... as were 6 others for another Oakville project.  On the cutting tables now are 5 interior door lites also for Oakville...  More panels for the new showroom next door were finally completed...Classic and traditional..with fifty (5 x 7) bevels that were all bordered by striking Red Flemish by Wissmach. VERY VERY NICE..

Here are my Rennie Inserts...

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So  I hope everyone had a great holiday..now back to work...   :-)
Kelly Anne

getting a "work out" at the studio...

OK...this week has been exhausting...and it is only Wednesday night...The cycle is for weeks I plan, have meetings with clients, and complete drawings and layouts.....THEN...I have to complete the projects.  So this week I have been trying to finish pre-Christmas projects... This week I have been leading cabinet inserts for a major player in the kitchen market...."cementing."  OK anyone who has cemented a project realizes the physical work that this is...polishing..brushing..polishing...  My arms are aching...but they are complete and they look beautiful...that old world pewter on the metal work that only polishing brings out...Beautiful!  

Tomorrow it all starts again with a meeting first thing with clients for the next project...6 door lites ..and then I need to start the layout for the Ottawa project... "Bejeweled transoms...AWESOME!" 

So besides being a little tired...its all pretty good!
..... I need to thank Andrea for all her help in the studio!

Transom panel with brass medallions. Oakville installation....www.glassworksstudio.ca

Its all about the Glass...

Yeah.. the column door lites are done and delivered and the new doors are being hung in the client's home today...I hope they love them as much as I do...They were a lot of work but are amazing!

This week Andrea built the little door lite for a Toronto site..."Rennie inspired"....Colors of choice were Earthy Greens, Pale Golds, and Clear GNA for the background.  This baby is small but still makes a statement.  I completed the mock up for this detail months ago so it is good to see it complete.  Size is 6 3/4" x 11"

 

This week is booked solid..last night I work late and was back this morning at 6am....  I thought I was going to slow the schedule down a bit before Christmas....no luck...just too much too do...This week 3 kitchens have to be complete and artwork for numerous jobs....  Exciting is the new job going to Ottawa..6 door lites and a few stained glass transoms...."Bejeweled" -my favorite- I am resting my brain so that I be inspired for my design day tomorrow.  Have a great one!

KA    www.glassworksstudio.ca

Toronto CANADA!

At Glassworks this week...

Ok...I know that I have been lazy with the posts...Last week I was lying on a beach in St Lucia...soaking up the heat..this week I am snowed under in work...no not literally...it just feels really cold. I love Toronto... :)

A lot of projects are on the go....leaded inserts..a lot of copper foil...a gate panel (which is off to Florida...) some Charles Rennie inspired....This weeks focus is finishing up on going projects so that I can start the layouts for new clients...  Everyone is excited...and the Christmas countdown in on...and new jobs booking for 2012..

I have not fired up the newest addition to my kiln family yet...This week I will apply the kiln wash and do the first firing...it looks so lonely sitting there..patiently waiting for me....I purchased a form for a bowl...maybe I will try one...  so many ideas..so little time..


I will post so new shots this week...the first of these is a picture of some leaded inserts and a interior window..the second "B" is a piece of stainless steel that was sandblasted for a clients wine cellar table.  Very cool...

 Kelly Anne

My New Studio Door lite...

www.glassworksstudio.ca      Ok this has been another crazy week...finally we are starting construction on the Roman Column door lites for the Mississauga client..  All week I have work late on 30 inserts that were delivered this morning...well actually lunch time by the time I got them cleaned and loaded up.  They looked good...tempered waterglass for this client...pictures to come around Christmas when the entire job is done...  Tomorrow I am in meetings with two new clients...one for more cabinet inserts and the other is for a series of stained glass panels for in fence gates...the first layout is of a sailboat in Bronte Harbor, Oakville...I am going to add some fused glass elements in this project...(Hatch windows, flag and maybe some dimensional elements in the water.... :)  )

My  new exciting project is a 1 1/2" thick Red Cracked Laminated Glass Counter Top for a job in Downtown Toronto...resembling the "manroom" glass I did earlier this year except that was cobalt blue...  Good Times only could be enjoyed with a Red Counter Top in a Bar....

Here is a photo of the new Studio Door Lite ...I know that is does not look like much on the table...but it is very nice...it keeps calling to me...distracting me...The background is GNA and acid etched..the focal color is Red... accented with Bullseye single rolled Purple....Cannot wait until it is done...

Glassworks Studio, Studio Door Oct 2011

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