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26th September, 2025

Some recent glass lamp repairs

There is never a lot of time elapsed before I receive another Tiffany lamp repair request. Here are a couple I did for...
Three images together showing the hole in the top of a Tiffany style lampshade where the vase cap has come apart. Below is an image of the vase cap itself showing the areas where it was attached to the glass before. On the right is a larger image showing the completed repair to the vase cap, which is now reattached securely to the top of the lampshade.
19th September, 2025

Tiffany-style lamp repair to top

One of the most common issues encountered with Tiffany-style stained glass lampshades is that they pull apart at the...
Stained glass window repair showing box of broken glass and twisted lead on the left and the finished, repaired round window on the right.
16th September, 2025

Stained glass repair for front door

I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle for a while so it was fun to tackle this stained glass round window challenge that was...
Stained Glass Repair

Repairing a stained glass window

Nothing beats the beauty of real stained glass windows – with each piece of glass cut and fitted by hand, they really sparkle in the light. With...
Memory Box

Special commission in loving memory

One of the things I love about my business is receiving requests from customers that are a bit different. I like to really listen to what they want...
Marbellous Lamp Top

My take on Tiffany

When I was researching the market before I set up Orchid Stained Glass, I came across a competition to have glass works of art shown at the lovely...
Steampunk Lamp

Steampunk stained glass lamp

The home is a great place to express your individuality and personal tastes, whether you like a minimalist space or collect Victoriana. Whatever...
Wedding Bowl

Unique wedding present commission

Another totally unique commission resulted from a request from a mother of a bride for a special wedding present for the happy couple. She wanted a...
Submarine Panel

Super submarine Christmas gift

A lovely lady asked me if I could make a very special Christmas present for her partner. He is a big music fan and, if you look at the subject of...
Anniversary Vase

A heartfelt anniversary gift

A heartfelt anniversary gift by Linda Banks | Aug 6, 2019 | Blog | 0 comments One of the more unusual gift commission requests I had was when a man...
Wheatsheaf Esher Restoration

Stained glass window restoration project

I am often asked to refurbish or repair stained glass windows that have been dented, cracked or have sections missing. Often they also need a jolly...
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