Stained Glass Frequently Asked Questions

At Essex Stained Glass, we construct stained glass panels using the copper foil method as developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. A design is hand drawn on paper at full production scale. Various art glasses, chosen in consultation with the client are cut according to the design pattern and ground to a precise fit. Copper foil is applied to the edges of the individual glass pieces. They are then laid out on the design pattern and hand soldered. The finished piece is framed in either zinc, brass or copper and the soldered seams are darkened to a black colour by applying a patina.