Stained glass is an imperfect art form that is a balance of working with and against the materials. Temperature, pressure, light, and physics are all in play.

There are different types of stained glass techniques - copper foil, lead came, fusing, and mosaic to name a few. My studio uses the copper foil method exclusively.

To learn more about the art form, I recommend pursuing the SGAA website.

Are you a visual learner — watch this video.

Don’t know how they get the color in glass? I once googled it too — this video is for you.

Risograph machines are printers originally made in the mid 1980’s in Japan. Riso printing process is similar to an automated screenprint, each color layer has to be individually separated and printed. Color layer images are burned onto a thin rice paper sheet (a master) wrapped around a color drum, each one holding a different color. The machine rolls the ink along the master to extrude and trasfer an image onto paper to make the print. The benefit of risograph is time and and cost efficiency.

The Riso prints in a soy based ink that comes in a variety of colors. This ink produces a vibrant and often transparent effect that is distinctive to Risograph.

Risograph is not a perfect medium. Although partially automated, the subtle shifting and mechanical registration error produces unique prints.

Need the process laid out for you? Explore this book.

Need a beautiful but comprehensive coffee table book? I recommend this.

Want to deep production insight and riso studio locations? Search here.

Creating Riso prints and need a color integration charts? This book is magic despite the title.

Does color separation break your brain and Adobe products are out of your price range? This is for you.

Relief printing is a printmaking technique in which the printing surface (the negative space) is cut away using carving tools. Ink is then applied by hand (rolling a brayer or using an ink pad) to the remaining image (positive space) and pressure is applied to transfer the image to paper.

Wanna try it yourself? Here is a how to video.

Don’t we all…

DAMAGE ON ARRIVAL
If you encounter damage to your art upon arrival due to transit, please do the following.

• Photograph the damaged art object

• Save ALL packaging

• Contact me with your order number and documentation of damage

MISFORTUNE OR MISHAP
If your art is damaged due to mishap, misfortune, or misadventure, please contact me for possible repair or replacement costs.

HANDLING
Just wash your hands before and after handling to be safe.

***All glass objects specify solder type in the product description. Object designed to encounter daily handling (i.e. trays & jewelry) use lead-free solder. ***

HANGING
Do not hang your piece from a suction cup. Weight-rated metal hooks, material specific screws, or anchors are ideal for hanging your glass art. Keep out of high moisture areas to prevent tarnishing of solder lines.

CLEANING
Always use an Ammonia FREE cleaner and a microfiber cloth to make your glass art shine. Cleaners containing ammonia can breakdown the adhesive used by the copper foil — compromising the structural integrity and life of glass art.

LICKING
Definitely not. This is a given but I do often refer to it as forbidden candy so I felt I should specify.

Simple - each piece is made by human hands. Perfection is not a realistic standard. The beauty of imperfection inspires me to continue creating and gives each person art that is truly one of a kind.

The answer is in the question. Reference images are a guideline. Each piece is made by hand and is distinctly unique.

FOR GLASS
Depending on the glass object, I use high quality 60/40 or lead free solder, copper foil, patina, zinc came framing, and a variety of glass.

FOR PRINTS
Depending on the print, I use water, soy, and oil based inks. Paper type varies per project.

Currently, I only ship to the US and Canada using UPS or USPS.

All sales are final. I do not offer returns, refunds, or exchanges for my art. Please ensure you love your art object before purchasing.

Timing & style permitting. Contact me at info@birdwatchingcreative.com to start the conversation.

Timing & stock permitting! Contact me at info@birdwatchingcreative.com to start the conversation.

I’m honored — truly.

Before pursuing any recreations or permanent body homages, please contact me at info@birdwatchingcreative.com.

Doing so without prior permission will be viewed as intellectual property theft and will be pursued as such in the court of law. This is not not meant to be a threat but rather a warning of the consequences of unauthorized reproduction or appropriation of my curated ideas and concepts.

At the moment, my studio is not equipped for full size workshops. If you are interested in a one-on-one class please inquire for scheduling and pricing or local recommendations.

Yep! Time permitting. Fill out my contact form with the details to get the conversation started.