Supernova in Progress
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Custom Design Process
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Initial consultation: An initial meeting, preferably at the client’s home (or office) provides an
opportunity to determine their artistic and decorative tastes, the location aesthetics, any site constraints,
and especially lighting conditions. When a site visit is not possible, this evaluation can be done verbally, via
email, or through architectural drawings & photos.
Design Proposal: Certain considerations are always taken into account: lighting conditions,
visibility/obscurity desired, form, color, artistic aesthetics and subject matter. Once the budget has been
established, the time-frame and style determined, a detailed proposal is created. For a “Landscape Mosaic”,
a proposal would include an inspiration image (process image 1) and verbal descriptions of the glass and
‘artistic vision’. For a more architectural piece, in a period style like “Mission” for example, this would be a
scaled sketch of the panel.
Design Contract: After presenting the proposal and the client approves the design, they are invited to
the studio to see the glass pieces chosen for their artwork.
Fabrication: Clients are welcome to visit the studio in Saint Paul to see the work in progress (process
images 1-4 ). If a physical visit is not feasible, photos will be taken and sent to you of the progress. For
example, the series of images to the left were for a client in New York City.
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(1) With the inspirational image in the
background, the glass is being laid
out on the work table. Each piece is
carefully cut and selected to fit the
artistic vision.
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(2) The lead "came" is individually cut
to fit each piece of glass. Horseshoe
nails hold the piece loosely together
until the joints are soldered.
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(3) The "cement" has been applied
and is being scrubbed into the lead
came with the bristle brush.
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(4) Detail of the completed panel.
The ‘Supernova’ panel’s finished size
is 26x26" and was mounted in a
custom Mission Oak frame.
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612-964-6081 . Contact JAG
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