BRING YOUR IDEA TO LIFE IN GLASS
CUSTOM STAINED GLASS
Have a favorite character, pet, book, symbol, place, or completely original idea you'd love to see transformed into stained glass?
Let's make something magical.
Every custom piece from The Glass Alchemist is designed and handcrafted specifically for you in my Raleigh, North Carolina studio. Whether you have a fully formed idea or just a spark of inspiration, we'll work together to turn it into a one-of-a-kind piece of stained glass art.
YOUR IDEA.
MY ALCHEMY.
Custom stained glass is where
some of my favorite projects begin.
Maybe you want a suncatcher inspired by your favorite book. Maybe you want your beloved pet turned into a piece of glass art. Maybe you've been imagining a particular dragon, flower, symbol, or scene for years.
You don't have to know exactly how it should look. That's part of the fun.
Tell me what you're imagining, share any inspiration or reference images you have, and I'll work with you to develop a design that translates beautifully into stained glass.
HOW THE MAGIC HAPPENS
1
TELL ME YOUR IDEA
Fill out the custom inquiry form below with as much detail as you can. Tell me what you'd like to create, your approximate size, your preferred colors, and anything else that will help me understand your vision.
Reference images are always welcome!
2
LET'S TALK DETAILS
I'll review your idea and get back to you with questions, suggestions, availability, and an estimated price.
For more involved designs, we may go back and forth a little to make sure we're creating something you'll love.
3
YOUR DESIGN COMES TO LIFE
Once the details are approved and your deposit or payment is received, I'll begin creating your piece.
I'll carefully cut, foil, and solder each piece of glass by hand using traditional tiffany stained glass techniques.
4
YOUR PIECE FINDS ITS HOME
When your custom piece is complete, I'll send you photos so you can see the finished work before it makes its way to you.
Then comes the best part: hanging your very own piece of handmade glass art where it can catch the light.
HOW LONG DOES A CUSTOM PIECE TAKE?
Custom stained glass takes time because every piece is made by hand.
Most custom projects take approximately 4–8 weeks from design approval to completion, depending on the size and complexity of the piece and my current commission schedule.
If you need something by a specific date, let me know when you submit your inquiry. I'll always do my best to let you know whether your deadline is realistic before we begin.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Every piece is handmade.
Small variations in glass color, texture, solder lines, and other details are part of what makes handmade stained glass special.
Your design may need to be simplified.
Not every image translates perfectly into stained glass. Fine details, tiny text, gradients, and photographic elements may need to be interpreted or simplified so the finished piece works as glass art.
I'll be honest about what's possible.
If I think an idea needs to be changed to work better in stained glass, I'll explain why and suggest an alternative.
Custom pieces are made specifically for you.
Because of the personalized nature of commissions, custom pieces are generally non-refundable once production has begun.
