by Linda Banks | 3rd February, 2021 | Blog
A lady who loves dragonflies brought me her two damaged Tiffany lamps for repair and refurbishment. They had both been the victims of energetic grandchildren and the smaller lampshade had a big dent in the vase cap (the metal part on the top that supports the shade)....
by Linda Banks | 1st February, 2021 | Blog
You may remember I created a contemporary stained glass window for a couple’s home on Hayling Island recently. It was a fun project to do and I was pleased with the result, so it was great to be asked by another good client for something similar for their...
by Linda Banks | 5th January, 2021 | Blog
For a long time I have wanted to branch out into making stained glass artworks and sculptures for the garden and I am pleased to say that I have started making some at last! There is something magical about watching the sun shine through the glass in a garden...
by Linda Banks | 4th January, 2021 | Blog
Quite often, the damage sustained to a Tiffany-style lamp is a dent to the overall shape, or a broken off area where the copper foil has pulled apart. This was the case with this Tiffany lamp that I worked on recently. Unlike a lot of the lamps that come to me for...
by Linda Banks | 3rd January, 2021 | Blog
It seemed like everyone decided to tidy up and sort out their homes in 2020 – with many people finding damaged or dented Tiffany lamps in dusty corners, sheds and garages that they wanted to restore to their former glory. Of course, I was pleased to help bring...