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The Carmel By The Sea Entry Door. A joint effort between Brian Lee Designs and Zoleta Lee Designs

A close up back lit photo of the Stained glass.

The door is stunning!


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The curly and burl panels in the door are stricking. l

Another view of the Lovely Stained Glass

Here we see the Stained Glass and the Photo of the Painting that started the whole project.


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The drawing and template for the Glass.

Here I am getting ready to cut out the pattern.

As you can see in the photo each piece is numbered. Close to 100 hundred pieces.


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Selecting the glass is always fun.

Here I am cutting the top's for the tree's.

Grinding the glass can be tedious.


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Here I am cutting a few different pieces of the glass. Some for the base of the tree and the sky.

With the photo of the painting always close at hand, trying to match some of the colors as close as I possibly could. G

In this photo the sky is coming together.


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Just wonderful!

I do love doing stained glass. You would not guess that behind my smile I have been recovering from a rear end collision. Only being able to work for short periods at a time.

Getting the glass arranged.


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This photo shows the glass close to completion.

This photo is of the process before being soldered, more fitting.

The window is all copper foiled and ready to be soldered.


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The Glass fits the template just fine.

Here I am soldering the glass.

The Glass is tacked and ready to be completely soldered.


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Here I am painting on the flux as I solder.

More soldering.

Here I am fitting the Lead Came onto the window.


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Getting ready to put the copper patina on the window.

Now that's a Beauty!

The colors in the window really complement the door as do the colors in the door.


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Together, the Door and The Window make for a Grand Entry!

Even in low lights the window is stunning.

Yes I am proud of the work that my Husband and I have done.


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