Commissions

A Lasting Work of Art

Whatever your space, we can create custom windows to suit it. Our commissions often focus on privacy or remembrance, and we also design panels and medallions to accent living spaces.

The Process

Consultation

The first step after the initial contact is to thoroughly and accurately assess the requirements of the project in a pre-arranged meeting. Giving us pictures of the space, or having us come to the space itself to evaluate the light, style, setting and the mood of the space is valuable, if not essential.

Design

With the notes and the inspiration from the initial consultation, usually a few preliminary sketches are drafted. The success of any custom design is reliant on good communication between the client and the artist. Once the design and scope of the project has been decided and approved, work can begin!

Production

The glass is chosen and manipulated as needed, full scale drawings, “cartoons”, are used to help piece the glass together, and finally the glass is assembled with came and/or solder and framed.

Pricing Stained and Leaded Glass

We are able to estimate our commissioned windows usually by square foot and by style. We vary in price, but start at about $450.00 per square foot. Extra work like travelling to inspect locations or installing windows are not included in this base price. Once we have given a price estimate, we request a deposit of 20% to get the project started.
Pricing of custom stained glass is a combination of labour and material cost. Size is only one element we factor in when pricing.

Other variables include:

The cost of glass itself can vary greatly

Any glass manipulation and enhancing, such as painting, sandblasting or fusing will increase the overall cost as these techniques are time consuming

INSPIRATION

Modern Glass, Timeless Feel

Our contemporary stained glass works designed and crafted by Neil Hanscomb. Each piece is built using his signature leading techniques, combining textured, clear, and sandblasted glass into bold circular compositions. Suspended in light, they act as windows into shifting landscapes, framing and transforming the view beyond. Check out our store hours or schedule an appointment with us regarding custom work.

At Hanscomb Glass Studio, we know how important it is to have a high standard for timeliness and quality craftsmanship in our stained glass creation and restoration. As we do not subcontract any of our work, as it is all carried out under the direct supervision of Neil Hanscomb or Gisela Ruehe who have worked for over thirty years in the field of stained glass. Through this supervision and guidance we are able to guarantee and exceed the heritage and quality standard that our clients expect.