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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...

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...

One of the perks of my job working with stained glass is that I am asked to make new and different artworks by customers. One such request was for a...

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...

This tree design was a special birthday present for a man who loves J R R Tolkein’s famous ‘The Lord of the Rings’ books. He wanted an Elvish feel...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

It is always valuable to visit a customer’s home to discuss a potential commission as you can get a feel for their personal tastes and style. This...

One very interesting stained glass window commission I received was from a very spiritual lady. She has a life-sized unicorn sculpture in her...