by Linda Banks | 12th June, 2021 | Blog
If your Star Wars fan ‘man who has everything’ has a significant birthday, what present can you get him? One option is to commission a Star Wars inspired stained glass panel. The Star Wars fan in question is a particular fan of the mercenary character Boba Fett. Boba...
by Linda Banks | 11th June, 2021 | Blog
As many of you know, I love making special commissions in stained glass for birthdays and other events. One of the best requests recently was to make a unique lamp for a fan of the animated character, Totoro. Totoro has become something of a cult classic since he was...
by Linda Banks | 10th June, 2021 | Blog
Naturally, a lamp made from stained glass weighs quite a lot. Add to this the weight of the solder required to hold all the glass pieces together, and you definitely have a heavy structure. Therefore it is not a surprise that Tiffany-style lamps sometimes come apart...
by Linda Banks | 10th June, 2021 | Blog
An unfortunate accident led to another client needing a Tiffany lamp repair. This precious standard lamp was toppled by the lady’s husband, resulting in a lot of damage and a big dent. She was keen to have it repaired because her son had bought it for her and it...
by Linda Banks | 17th May, 2021 | Blog
We all like to receive a gift that has been chosen with care – and handmade gifts are the most precious. A handmade gift will always be unique. This month I have been adding to my handmade gift collection, in the stained glass sun catcher range in the shop....