SL FIRPO :: Leaded Glass Studio - Portland, Oregon
Our Process of Creating a Stained Glass Window
Step 1: Drawing, coloring and cutting the glass patterns
   
 
Once the pattern is drawn, each space is color coded and numbered. In this window:
Y = yellow ripple glass       R = red
G = green/purplish mottle       A = amber
The pattern is then literally cut to pieces (along the lines of course...) with lead shears. These shears are like large scissors that take out just the right amount to allow for the thickness of the lead came.
 
   
©2008 All Rights Reserved - SL Firpo  Leaded Glass Studio - firpo@spiritone.com