No matter how you make contact with me, face to face at a maker's show, by email or telephone, I always like to have an introductory meeting.  This is usually in a client's home so that we can discuss your aspirations.  If you have a particular budget, design or colours in mind then this is the time to cover that.

From this point I return to my studio and work up some design sketches.  Once these are ready I arrange a further meeting to review them and chat through options for glass colours and textures.  At this stage I can give a cost estimate and, once the final design is agreed I can provide a firm cost and likely timescale for the work.

Where new pieces are being created, each panel is individually made to a client’s requirements and the timeframe varies according to the complexity and size of the design, as well as the availability of glass.  I ask for a 50% deposit when the client approves the final design to cover initial outlay for materials.

Design Principles

My panels are designed with close attention to detail and structure, influenced by traditional techniques, whilst taking care to avoid the possibility of future sagging or cracking due to poor design.  

When choosing glass, the depth of colours and textures are carefully selected after considering the aspect of the panel.  Depending on the final design I may use a copper foiling or lead came construction method.  Foiling enables more fluid, organic shapes of a smaller scale than the more traditional leaded approach.  Using this style of working, each piece of glass is cut and then copper tape is   construct the panel using either Every piece of glass is encased within a length of lead ‘came’ and each joint is lead soldered.