Trimming ivy is usually done with clippers. The ivy transom however was about 1.5 inches too long, partly because I didn't realize the window casing wasn't in and partly because I didn't measure it myself. Lessons learned. I wanted to avoid taking the completed work apart, and took a chance in using another method. Ed and I pulled out the trusty tile saw and used a test piece. Success!
So with bated breath, we ran the ends of the transom through with an equally satisfactory result. I probably wouldn't use this method with a larger panel, but the cut was only 8" long. By the time we had the cuts complete I was a nervous wreck.
Finally came the moment of truth. We went over to George and Carol's for the installation and a glass or two of wine. Glass first, then wine.
Carol and I stood down and chewed our fingernails while George and Ed set the window and shot nails into the trim pieces. I have to say...having a nail gun that close to the stained glass window was a scary moment.
The window fit, the nails missed the glass, so let the celebration begin. Thank you George and Carol for my first commissioned piece.
Last year while visiting friends in Montana, their little chihuahua, Jasmine, was injured. Sadly, she didn't survive.
I promised to make a memorial panel for them, but only just finished it recently. I used black glass nuggets for her eyes and nose, and I made little foil overlays for the toes. I know Jasmine waits for Dave and Sharon at the gates of heaven.
We're still working on completing our new home, so I'm not sure what my next glass project will be.
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