Chartres Cathedral
History Of Stunning Medieval Windows Chartres Cathedral is the home of the most famous medieval stained glass windows in the world. Hardly surprising, when you think of the amazing feat of its construction – every … (read more)
Stained Glass Images
This section is all about inspiring you to create beautiful stained glass. I have gathered a mixture of Reader’s Work and established glass artists. The images range from very old medieval Church Windows through to Contemporary Pieces. I hope you enjoy browsing this collection of stained glass images.
Kick Start your Creativity
Like stained glass bees, daisies and cacti? Get inspiration from Reader’s Work and start designing your own unique panels.
Feel the power of stained glass
See inside some of the most exciting church stained glass windows and experience that unmistakeable ‘wow’ feeling.
Be inspired by 3 Top Glass Artists
Explore the stories and thoughts behind three of the most exciting glass artists working in the UK today.
Religious Stained Glass Windows
Jochem Poensgen Poensgen’s church stained glass windows are more about the church than the windows. Contradictory as this may sound, his stated priority is to make windows you can live with, not windows to look … (read more)
Stained Glass Church Windows
Jacob’s Ladder There are lots of church stained glass windows in Swansea, Wales. A while ago I went on a tour to look at them. Back then, cameras and slides were the thing, and I … (read more)
A Selection of Stain Glass Art
A variety of stained glass windows from readers BunBun – a stained glass toy! A favourite toy in glass This panel was based on a very battered, much loved toy. I started by photographing and … (read more)
Blue Marlin In Stained Glass
Blue Marlin Stained Glass Panel I was intrigued by this pattern because the splash went through the bevels. To my surprise it was not as hard as I had expected. My nephew and his wife … (read more)
Abstract Glass Applique – Big Bang
Impressive Applique Panel Called Big Bang We divested our s.g. stock in Ontario, but had the usual superabundance of residual scrap, some of which was exceptionally sightly, so made a design-as-you-go applique panel for our … (read more)
Stain Glass Art – First Ever Panels
Amazing stained glass art made by first-timers. Colourful lead came panels showing skill and talent.
Stained Glass Winter Tree Panel
The Winter Tree design for this glass art work was based on photos and drawings from a range of sources, including my own photos of bare trees against the West Country sky. I’d seen some … (read more)
Stain Glass Poppies
Poppies by Julia Richardson You were right Milly! Getting a kiln has opened up a whole new world! Using silver stain on this panel was not entirely successful and some of the tracing and matting could … (read more)
Stain Glass Moon and Sun
Taken from outside at dusk by Audrey I loved making this piece because of the extreme opposite colors. It has become one of my favorites. I’ve been doing stained glass for four years. Each piece is … (read more)