Hard Skills
IntermediateGlass Cutting and ShapingThe technical ability to score and break sheets of glass into precise shapes according to a design template or cartoon using specialized hand tools.
IntermediateLead Came Assembly and SolderingThe process of fitting glass pieces into lead channels and joining them at the intersections using a soldering iron and flux.
AdvancedVitreous Glass PaintingApplying specialized paints made of ground glass and metallic oxides to glass surfaces followed by kiln firing to fuse the imagery permanently.
IntermediateTechnical Cartooning and DesignCreating full-scale technical blueprints that account for lead lines, structural reinforcement, and light transmission.
ExpertHistorical Restoration and ConservationThe specialized practice of cleaning, repairing, and stabilizing historical stained glass windows using non-invasive techniques.