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

Progress...custom bevels done..now panel assembly..

whew!!!Ok all of the custom bevels are done...finally...in case you did not know...beveling is only expensive because it is so time consuming..  Now that they are done the door lites have to be copperfoiled and soldered...YES...this means there is still a lot of work to complete before I hit the beach...These door lites are all being installed in a grandroom/sunroom.. I should say "GREAT" room.  Every appointment at this residence is simply elegant.  A few touches of "BLING."  I love it!

So these are my column door lites in progress..Let me know what you think.

Have a Great Weekend!
Kelly

One Extra Week...

Ok..postponed the vacation...  well the weather did...now going to a new destination "safer" (to make my mother happier)  and even hotter temperatures...and I get some more work done this week...It is all good... I am relaxing  more now... I should say "IT will be GREAT!"

So tomorrow I am going to try "puffy" glass again...have to say first attempt was laughable... of course I do not follow the rules or steps..i just make up my own..and this time it did not work...I will keep the project to look at..and maybe to remember why there are certain rules.  BUT by no means will this stop me from experimenting....just my nature...pushing these boundaries. And I am telling everyone its my cousin's piece :)


So hopefully all the custom beveling will be done tomorrow...60 pieces that are so small is a lot of work..but well worth it.

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Hope you all have a great night.
Kelly Anne

Stained Glass Toronto...at the studio this week.

 Not too rub it in..but next week I will soaking up some rays...SO this week I am working my " " off...

I know that you have seen this picture of the "roman column" door lites...but this week they are shaping up very nicely.  I will post once complete...must say ..I love them...

Here is a picture of the drawn antique glass that I transformed into antique mirror with application of  antique silver coat.  COOL...

It is always hard leaving the shop for holidays...so much too do...and it is constant...  I am not complaining...it is exciting... just sometimes tiring...  Great projects are coming up and of course they are all started by my great clients...Have a great week!

Kelly Anne @ Glassworks Studio

Deadlines...

OK...not often am I faced with "deadlines" but for the next 10 days I have a lot of work to do...multiple projects on the tables and the "Roman Column" Doorlites have to be completed before I leave for vacation...which I have now pushed up to October 30.....no rest....

Tomorrow I am working on some custom bevels...(Dirty and time consuming...) and then I have to go to Buffalo on Wednesday...crazy.

Have to say a "thank you to Andrea" for helping out in the studio with foiling, cutting, building and design this week...Design for a client who has who has some religious tastes..but doesn't realize it???  Also worked on "Rennie" Inspired panels for a site in Oakville and also a door lite on the Kingsway...


Today was windy, cold and grey in Toronto..for all of you not local...just makes me more excited to be laying on the beach with my Kobo...and my refreshments!  :)

Glassworks Studio "Stained Glass in Toronto"

Have a great night...Here are our details from this week so far...

Contemporary Stained Glass Door...."The Studio Door...finally."

Ok...its funny...the door lite is done..well it still requires the trim BUT it is in the door.  I have to say I love it...I knew I would.  The issue is -as with all my panels that i live with- how long will I love it? How long until I am thinking ..."I should have done that or this or used different glass.. "  It always happens ...it is just the question of when.  I am just going to try to sit back and enjoy.. I have to admit it is great working away on clients' projects while admiring my first studio panel completed. 

Description of glass used...Uroborus Red, Wissmach Red, Bullseye Single Rolled Purple, GNA, Acid Etched, custom bevels, stock double faceted jewels..

     "She is a beauty.. I have to admit.."   Here are the pictures...of the door lite and my studio...

New Video of Recent Glass Projects in the GTA by Glassworks Studio.

Here is a new video clip of some of my more recent projects....and a  few of my favorites!

Hope you Enjoy!
k