preserving stained glass

Discover the Ancient Art of Stained Glass

No detail is overlooked. Here are few shots of our incredible team members from over the years working on different projects in various stages of the restoration and creation process. Each project is carefully documented and photographed to provide the production team with important details like lead width and paint details. We make every effort to retain and repair original pieces to respect the integrity of the original stained glass window but our artists can recreate pieces if the damage cannot be repaired. Check out our feature on the Artisans series on YouTube

Whimsical Stained Glass Restoration Transformation

Stained glass windows for Kountze Memorial continue their restoration transformation. Here is a beautiful panel featuring a winged Ox, a symbol of one of the Four Evangelists: Luke. The animal symbols of the Four Evangelists are referred to as the Tetramorph, which can be found in sacred texts and stained glass windows like these.

Shining Symbols in Stained Glass: Restoring Windows for Portland Church

These three stained glass windows were recently restored for Word & Spirit church in Portland, OR. We re-leaded the windows and improved their protection and consequently, longevity, by installing our Precision Flow® ventilated protective exterior frame and bullet-proof glazing system.

Stained Glass Restoration for St. Leo in San Jose, CA

We hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. Here are colorful stained glass windows from a successful restoration project at St. Leo the Great in San Jose, CA. Among their themed windows include a Nativity with delightful symbolic details. This angular style of window design became popular for its rich storytelling and vibrant colors.

Historic Stained Glass Shines for Decades to Come

Bovard Studio restored the richly patterned stained glass windows at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, SC. Our 3750 frame with custom cladding was custom made for their prominent window at the front of the cathedral. These historic windows display a range of American manufactured stained glass from 1912-1941. 30 gothic windows were restored, including several full re-leaded windows. Our 1430S Series protective coverings with patented Precision Flow® ventilation system will keep them shining for generations to come. More about the symbolism and narratives of these beautiful windows can be found at gracechurchcharleston.org/stained-glass.