Commission Work

“Josephine worked with me to create the most beautiful stained glass windows for my studio space. She took in all of my requests for what I wanted the piece to convey, considered what colors I wanted and then came back with a proposal for what it could look like. I fully expected her to come up with something beautiful, but the amazing work of art that I have in my home today even exceeded my expectations!”

- JLN, Golden Valley, MN

When you commission work this is the process we’ll be going through. Use the form on the right to get the conversation going about your custom piece.

Step 1: Initial Consultation

An initial meeting, typically at the client’s home or office, provides an opportunity to determine their artistic and decorative tastes, the location aesthetics, any site constraints, and especially lighting conditions. When a personal site visit is not possible, this conversation can happen on the phone, via email or Skype, or through architectural drawings & photos.

Step 2: Design Proposal

Certain considerations are always taken into account: lighting conditions, visibility/obscurity desired, form, color, artistic aesthetics, subject matter, and of course the budget. For a signature “Landscape Mosaic”, a concept proposal would include an inspiration image and verbal descriptions of the glass and artistic vision. If more detail is needed, a scaled sketch of the artwork may also be included.

Step 3: Design Contract

Clients are invited to the studio to see and touch the glass chosen for their artwork whenever possible, but glass samples will be sent upon request. After presenting the proposal and the client approves the design concept, a contract is signed and down-payment is paid.

Step 4: Fabrication & Installation

Clients are always welcome to visit the studio in Saint Paul to see the work in progress. If a physical visit is not feasible, photos will be taken and sent to you of the progress. For example, this series of fabrication images shown below (‘Supernova’) were for a client in New York City.

J. A. Geiger Studio provides complete installation services, but if you would prefer to do it yourself, we will give you detailed, easy to follow instructions.

Ideas & Possibilities for Stained Glass

	Landscape Mosaic Let a cherished photo, a classic painting, or a favorite memory inspire a timeless artistic representation.
	Create A Focal Point Add warmth and charm to your room with a custom stained glass creation that reflects your taste in a completely unique way. Let nature inspire you.
	Enhance Your Privacy Honor your architecture and control light while ensuring your complete privacy. Stained glass can block as little, or as much, of the view as you choose without detracting from the natural vistas.

Fabrication Process for ‘Supernova’

	Step 1 With the inspirational image in the background, the glass is being laid out on the work table. Each piece is carefully cut and selected to fit the artistic vision.
	Step 2 The lead “came” is individually cut to fit each piece of glass. Horseshoe nails hold the pieces loosely together until the joints are soldered.
	Step 3 The window cement has been applied and is being scrubbed into the lead came with the natural bristle brush.
	Step 4 Detail of the completed panel. The ‘Supernova’ panel’s finished size is 26″x26″, mounted in a Mission style custom Oak frame.