Received: from CS.CMU.EDU by K.GP.CS.CMU.EDU; 24 Sep 87 11:32:17 EDT Resent-Message-Id: <8709241517.AA05691@bk.sei.cmu.edu> Received: from o.sei.cmu.edu by sei.cmu.edu (4.12/4.7) id ; Tue, 22 Sep 87 13:28:06 edt; Date: Tuesday, 22 September 1987 13:32:08 EDT From: Neal.Altman@sei.cmu.edu To: bjz@sei.cmu.edu Subject: Stained Glass Message-Id: <1987.9.22.17.30.5.Neal.Altman@sei.cmu.edu> Resent-To: bovik@cs.cmu.edu Dear B., I noted a stained glass place on Randall, near 5th Av. as I walked between Shadyside and my apartment. I've never been in it, but they displayed large, window-like pieces for sale. The also offer classes. N. Date: Tuesday, 22 September 1987 13:26:55 EDT From: Carol.Biesecker@sei.cmu.edu Subject: stained glass Barbara, Alan Koch's wife, Laurie, is an expert of sorts about this stuff. Also a terrific person. Now then. You'll notice many people simply hang a panel, a chunk they've taken out of another house, whatever, of stained glass in front of their regular window. Why for and how come? Because it is indeed a dying art. I have the name of a guy who will do repairs on stained glass ..... lots of people will design and make one for you but not repair ..... in homes as well as churches. He'll also do the kind of work you're talking about. When I get home I'll look up his name, address, and phone number. But he doesn't work cheap. By the by, if you invest in any kind of stained glass window, most people nowadays [peek at churches as you go by] recommend also investing in a [could be vinyl] exterior storm window to cover the stained glass window. This not only keeps the heat in in the winter, but protects the stained glass from corrosives in the environment. I think they eat the leading actually, not the glass. Anyway, lots of my friends are "redoing" old houses in Shadyside and they all go for the storm window on the outside of the stained glass windows. cb Date: Wednesday, 23 September 1987 10:03:08 EDT From: Barbara.Zayas@sei.cmu.edu Subject: Re: Stained Glass Alan: I'd appreciate some pointers. Carol B. highly recommended your wife as the local expert in this area! By the way, you, the wifey and the brain-child are hereby invited to come to our house on 11 October for an informal open-house. Stop by 5662 Beacon between 2 and 4 if you have some time. You'll even see some familiar pieces of furniture! Take care. B. Date: Tue, 22 Sep 87 13:54:51 EDT From: Peter.Shell@CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Re: Stained Glass Barbara, you should try Glenn Greene's Stained Glass Studio, at 683-2772, on 2640 Fifth (near Craft). They're pretty good. --Peter Date: Wednesday, 23 September 1987 10:00:54 EDT From: Alan.Koch@sei.cmu.edu Subject: Re: Stained Glass Barbara, My wife has done stained glass for years and has a lot of reference material and experience. She has not personally mounted any of her work, but she worked in a shop that restored windows. So ... she probably could give you some pointers, and may even have a book or two about the subject. ask Date: 23 Sep 1987 10:16-EDT From: Roy.Taylor@CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Stained Glass Barbara -- At the corner of Hastings and Reynolds in Point Breeze, there's a shop specializing in stained glass, old & new. You might find useful guidance there. I live in the neighborhood but have no info on how approachable the guy may be, though he seems pleasant enough. -- Roy Date: 22 Sep 1987 13:55-EDT From: Todd.Kaufmann@SPICE.CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Re: Stained Glass Try Glenn Greene's Glass studio. Glenn, a friend of mine, does some teaching, but I'm sure he'd be glad to give you some advice and maybe let you look at some of the books he has. They also have a lot of glass there if you need materials. Alternatively, he would also do the fitting for you. -todd Date: Tuesday, 22 Sep 87 16:01:51 EDT From: vaughan@a.psy.cmu.edu (Lisa Vaughan) Subject: re: Stained Glass Glenn Greene's Stained Glass Studios in oakland near Craft, excellent place. Also classes held there. Tell Glenn I gave you his number. 683-2772. lisa vaughan, vaughan%chives@a.psy.cmu.edu Date: Wednesday, 23 September 1987 09:43:40 EDT From: Cam.Miller@gauss.ece.cmu.edu Subject: stained glass Barbara -- if you haven't solved your stained glass window problem yet -- there is a new stained glass store in Regent Square that gives classes and looks like they may know what they are doing. I can't remember the exact name of the place - but it's right on Braddock Avenue on the left if you're heading towards the Parkway ramps. Date: 23 Sep 1987 11:14-EDT From: Charles.Fineman@CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Re: Stained Glass You have proably gotten several responses to this from Glen's friends but just in case, get in touch with Glen Greene (I think thats how its spelled). Date: 23 Sep 1987 10:20-EDT From: Mary.Jo.Dowling@CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Re: Stained Glass I am now in the process of replacing a few of the removed stasined glass windows in my house. It is not an easy task. The window should be made to fit exactly in the exisiting frame. This is done by removing the current glass and measuring the inside dimensions. An alternative measure which is much easier, is to not replace the existing window, but to leave it in place and simply make a new frame for the stained glass window and place it in front of the existing glass with a small space in between. This method, not only protects the stained glass, but also acts like a storm window. Also all glass panels over 4sq. feet must be reinfored properly, to avoid sagging and breakdown. I hope this is helpful. If you want more information, either call me at x3814, or send mail. Have a great time in your class. MJ