I created this window around 1990 for neighbors who liked me and my work.

I beveled the glass on my 1915 Henry Lang machinery. Holding these small pieces against the force of a 30-inch iron and stone wheels turning at 200 rpm is one reason I have strong craftsman’s hands. Curved fingers also developed as I held the glass against the force of turning wheels.

The background is blown glass from Germany. I wanted to separate the bevels from the background. It’s hard to see here, but the soft striations of the blown glass were a nice contrast to the clear 1/4″ glass I used for beveling.

Drawing the design either works quickly or becomes very challenging. I’m always working on several projects at a time, so if one isn’t “flowing,” I can move around to solve other design problems. This approach keeps me productive or cost-effective, as some would say.

I find it interesting when I quote someone a price and they respond, but it’s such a small window. I usually respond by saying, “But there is a lot going on there, and it’s the only one in the world like it.”