Our team has been busy restoring traditional stained glass windows for St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Niles, Michigan. We are happy to be preserving the stained-glass heritage of this beautiful 150-year-old Church.
Milton, FL - St. Rose of Lima
From rendering to reality, this series of photos shows pieces of Bovard’s process when building a custom stained glass window. Pattern drafted, glass cut, painted and kiln fired, assembled, and cemented by our talented team of artists and craftspeople, this boldly vibrant window will be installed in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Milton, FL.
Discover the Ancient Art of Stained Glass
No detail is overlooked. Here are few shots of our incredible team members from over the years working on different projects in various stages of the restoration and creation process. Each project is carefully documented and photographed to provide the production team with important details like lead width and paint details. We make every effort to retain and repair original pieces to respect the integrity of the original stained glass window but our artists can recreate pieces if the damage cannot be repaired. Check out our feature on the Artisans series on YouTube
Plating for Custom Stained Glass Window
Take a look at the back-side of our custom stained glass window we made for a church in Edisto Island, SC. Different techniques are used specifically on this exterior-facing side. Plating, or the stacking of multiple glass layers has been used to obtain a unique glass color. Obscuring white, which is a thin layer of paint, is used to make the flesh pieces more opaque and eye-catching.
Riverside Cemetery Window Restoration
Cemeteries need maintenance too! Here Lyuda is restoring a beautiful round window for Riverside Cemetery in Charles City, IA. Note the heavily textured glass and opalescent color mixes.
Restoration for Orlando, Florida
Clint solders a colorful stained glass window for St. Michael’s in Orlando, FL. The window features a symbolic style with distinct angular lead lines.
Restoration Continues for Sacred Heart Church
The Bovard team is working diligently to restore windows for Sacred Heart Church in Moline. The leading for these windows plays a dominant role in the design as can be seen, especially under reflected light.
Assembling a Custom Stained Glass Window
Painted stained glass pieces for Fron Lutheran’s custom stained glass window are being assembled. The flesh pieces will be given more layers of paint as they typically require. Each layer will add depth and realism to the glass artwork.
