Q: What can be done to fix it?
A: Options range from repair of the broken pieces and reconnection of broken lead to full cleaning and replacement of the old lead with all new.

Q: Can you fix a break on-site? Can you put glass back together that has been broken?
A: Small repairs can be made on-site. The process is improvised and not ideal for making large repairs, but can usually work for one pane here and there. There are techniques for covering up some cracks, but we try and make the design close to the original concept, which usually means replacing broken pieces with new glass cut to fit. Glass cannot be fused or melted back together in any way that is useful for repairs.

Q: Can you replace any piece of broken glass with the same colors and patterns?
A: We do our best to find a decent match, however the number and variety of manufacturers of art glass are only a small fraction of those from the golden age of residential glass from 1875-1920. We have found that the beauty of a well-designed stained glass window holds its integrity even with a variety of glass used in repairs.