Author Archives: Randall Claggett

Stained Glass Lighting Solution Projects

Stained Glass Lighting Solution Projects

Castle Studio recently completed a project at Abington Presbyterian Church, in Abington, Pennsylvania.  The church had two existing stained glass windows in the front of the church that were in areas with no interior light sources.  While the windows could be viewed from the outside during the daytime, at night the windows appeared dark.  To enhance the beauty of the church, they requested a lighting solutions for the windows that would allow them to be seen outside the church at night.

Castle solved their issue by installing low-wattage LED light panels behind the windows, enabling them to be viewed in all their glory to passersby throughout the night.

Restoration at Elstowe Manor in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Restoration at Elstowe Manor in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Castle Studio recently completed an art glass restoration project at the historic Elstowe Manor in Elkins Park, PA, outside of Philadelphia. This project entailed the complete restoration of one stained glass ceiling in the mansion, as well as the cleaning of a second ceiling. Details of this extensive project have been documented in a booklet… Continue Reading

Stained glass Tiffany style angel, St. Peters, State College, Pa

Stained glass Tiffany style angel, St. Peters, State College, Pa

This was my first Tiffany style angel window.  I had been studying the glass techniques of Tiffany studios for many years, and have actually done conservation to several of his windows.  My challenge was to have the same feel of a Tiffany, but use different techniques to achieve a look that is all Castle Studio. … Continue Reading

Stained Glass Restoration at Motherhouse Chapel, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

Stained Glass Restoration at Motherhouse Chapel, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

This project took nearly two years to complete! We were thrilled to be commissioned by the Sisters of Saint Joseph from Chestnut Hill College to completely restore all three floors of stained glass at the Motherhouse Chapel. We removed the windows in groups and returned them to the studio for restoration. Once they were completed,… Continue Reading