Hello...I'm Ron Meier. I enjoy discussing your stained glass projects with you. Some questions keep coming up so I've started a list of frequent questions and answers.
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1. How do we obtain a quote for a new stained glass window?
2. How do we obtain a quote for stained glass window restoration, repair, and/or window covering?
3. Why do you paint on stained glass?
1. How do we obtain a quote for a new stained glass window?
To obtain a new stained glass window quote we will need the size of each window. Stained glass windows are installed on the inside of the window frame.
We would like a picture of the windows, from the inside, from the floor to the top of the window. Take pictures of any windows which have obstructions below the window. In addition, take a close up of one corner of the window frame so we can see what the window stops look like.
Stained glass panels are installed in recessed areas in your window frame. The panels are held in place by stops or material covering the panel edge.
Either email or mail the above information to us. Be sure to include your name and address and the name and address of the church.
email: reinarts@hbci.com or see the left sidebar for "Contact Us"
Reinarts Stained Glass Studios
73 Wasington St.
Winona, MN 55987
2. How do we obtain a quote for stained glass window restoration, repair, and/or window covering?
To obtain a window restoration, repair or covering quote; we need the size and quantity of each window.
We would like a picture of the windows, from the outside. Take the picture from top of the window to the ground. If you would like to take pictures of any problem areas from the inside showing bowed, broken glass, broken or missing braces, feel free to do so.
Either email or mail the above information to us. Be sure to include your name and address and the name and address of the church.
We will contact you to set up an appointment when we can visit your church. We will review each window on site with you and identify the needed services. This information detail will be noted in the quotation we prepare for you.
email: reinarts@hbci.com or see the left sidebar for "Contact Us"
Reinarts Stained Glass Studios
73 Wasington St.
Winona, MN 55987
3. Why do you paint on stained glass?
Objects are visualized in stained glass because the artist paints them. Faces, robes etc. are seen in stained glass because they are painted on the stained glass. The painted piece of stained glass is fired in a kiln so that the paint becomes a permanent part of the glass. It is almost impossible to remove the fired paint from the glass. In fact, even the paint is made of glass. Since the glass must be fired, the painting must be done on the pieces of glass before they are leaded into the panel.
On complex objects, such as a face, the painting is done in layers. Each layer is fired in a kiln. In this way, the artist can redo a layer to the last firing. It is not uncommon to have a complex object fired 12 to 15 times.
Before objects are painted the artist outlines the pieces. Outlining can more clearly identify the object because glass often can not be cut to the precision of the outline.
See how the artist has painted the outline of the lamb and the black area between the lead came and the sheep's body, the black area between the lamb's nose and his body and the area between the fingers.
In addition to painting and outlining objects, further visual effects are achieved by shading. The artist completely darkens the area to be shaded and then carefully removes the paint for the desired affect. In the above photo note the lamb's wool and folds in the clothing.