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Lake of the Ozarks Missouri
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Ordering custom stained or etched glass can be a little scary your first
time. We want to make this as easy and enjoyable as possible. Of course, we will be in close communication with you every step of
the way.
What we need from you:
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Do you want stained glass, etched, or
multi-stage etched (carved)
glass?
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Outside dimensions in inches (we will deduct 1/8"
around the perimeter for spacing)
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Pattern or design (send us a copy if you have
one or we can find/create one for you)
(depending on the intricacy of the design, the panel will be either foil or
lead construction.)
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Glass colors & texture (use the
links
to the glass manufacturers to choose colors and/or textures. If you're
unsure, we recommend Spectrum
Glass ).
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Frame style: Zinc or Wood (specify wood choice)
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Deadline or finish date
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Budget range:
There are ways to help stay within your budget. Some things that would
save money include:
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Have
an idea of the pattern desired (and colors if possible) (to reduce design
time fees)
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Use a
pre-designed pattern (there are thousands available from many different
companies)
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Reduce the
number of pieces. There are ways in which the quantity of pieces can
be adjusted without really compromising the aesthetics. These
include: combining pieces, using foil, wire overlay or paint in place of a
break line.
What are the steps in the process?
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Gather the information. Provide us with the information above
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Give you an estimate on the cost.
We will then give you an estimate price for the project. A design fee
will be discussed.
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Design & approval process. The
design will be generated or transferred into a special software program made
special for the stained glass industry. This will allow us to put your
selected glass colors into the design and generate a .jpg file to e-mail to
you or print out
for you to review. We can also print a full scale line drawing if you
like. Once it is approved, we request a 30% deposit.
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Construction begins. Glass is
ordered (takes approx. 1 week to get into the studio) and construction
begins. Depending on the project and our production schedule, the
completion date ranges from 3 - 6 weeks or so. We will discuss this with you
during the design & approval process. Occasionally we will
photograph and document the construction process. We will e-mail you
on the status if you like. If you are in the area we invite you
to stop by and see the project under construction any time! Visit our Sneak
Peek page to see examples of past projects.
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Delivery. Depending on your
location you can: 1) Pick up at the studio (Lake of
the Ozarks, MO - west side). 2) Have delivery and installation (prices varies depending on location). Or 3) we
can ship most
anywhere in the world. We prefer UPS for United States
intercontinental deliveries and use the United States Postal Service for
international deliveries.
In order to give you
an exact quote, we must have the approximate finished design to scale. As
you can imagine, this takes a lot of time.
Stained
Glass
Each situation is
unique, making a "standard price" impossible. However, as a
general price structure, for foil construction, we charge $95 per square foot plus
$1 per
piece (on an average, expect approximately 40 pieces per square foot. To
compare with other stained glass studios, our average per square foot price
would equal approximately $125-$150 per foot). Lead or brass is special order.
Obviously, a window incorporating a zillion pieces will take our artisan longer
than a window with a few larger pieces, therefore a highly complex window
or windows that are an odd shape (not square or rectangle) may
also have additional fees applied. Please notify us of your
timeframe. We use both the foil method and the lead method - depending on
the design. Graphic design & custom pattern services are $35 per hour.
Click
here to go to our Custom Stained Glass Page
which explains in more detail how to figure approximate pricing.
Etched
For etched glass,
figure 50 cents - $1 per inch plus the cost of glass. Again, if the piece is complex
it will require more time and work, therefore cost a little more. (Etched is a
one-time surface etch.) Tempered glass must be etched - it cannot be
carved or multi-stage etched. Minimum quantities or charges may apply due
to the high cost of resist and the labor involved with setup. There are
also setup and design fees. Refer to our etched
glass page.
Carved
For carved/multi-stage
etched glass
pieces, figure around $1.50-$2 per inch plus the cost of glass. There is an additional charge for thicker glass or for the
tempering process after it has been carved (for safety glass ratings).
Safety laminated glass is good for this when safety is a factor. There are
also setup and design fees. Refer to our etched
glass page.
Call us for a quote for your
unique design or have our artisans design something for you!
Take a
"sneak-peek" into our studio!
Get ideas, see our portfolio & step-by-step photo's of completed projects
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