Conservation
“Balance – having the integrity and experience to know when to intervene and when to leave alone.”
Rainbow Glass Studio has successfully completed many conservation projects. The company has the ability to take on any size of project from small repairs to the full architectural glass interior of any large historic building.
It all begins with a concise and sensible conservation strategy. You can then trust that all work carried out by Rainbow Glass Studio LTD will be of the highest standard by skilled craftsperson’s using traditional methods and high-quality materials. We follow the CVMA guidelines, which promotes minimal intervention and maximum retention of original materials. A suitable protection system is always advised and can be installed if required.
Historic Stained Glass Windows
The stained-glass dating from the remodeling in 1866
Full conservation procedure
TAYMOUTH CASTLE
The stained-glass dating from the remodeling in 1866
Full conservation procedure
CHAPEL STREET CHURCH
Stained glass windows by Scottish artist Oscar Paterson and Gordon Webster.
Full conservation procedure and EPG
ROTHESAY HOLY TRINITY
Stained glass windows by Ballantine and also three windows from William Wailes
SANDYFORD HENDERSON MEMORIAL CHURCH
Full conservation procedure of tripartite stained glass windows with EPG system
CHALMERS STREET CHURCH
Morris & Co of Merton Abbey 1899 - Design by Sir Edward Burn Jones
EPG system
BOTHWELL PARISH CHURCH
Leaded lights
over 170 square metres of leaded glass
MCEWAN HALL
The oldest church in Stornoway
ST COLUMBA'S OLD PARISH CHURCH
Full releading of diamond quarries windows
MARISCHAL COLLEGE
Museum Projects
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Oak Room: A jewel of Scotland architectural heritage.
V&A DUNDEE OAK ROOM
ICON accreditation
In 2011, we appointed Mr Chris Chesney ACR to our board of directors. As an ICON accredited conservator, Mr Chesney, brings with him many years of experience in stained glass conservation, training and project management. Mr Chesney oversees all conservation projects and acts as our head advisor. Following the successful collaboration at Marischal College Aberdeen between Rainbow Glass Studio LTD and Mr Chesney's Northumberland based firm Iona Art Glass future collaborations will be undertaken making this partnership one of the largest private accredited conservation practices in the north.
Our values
- Begin with a concise and sensible conservation strategy.
- Carry out the work with integrity, skill and maintain full respect of the original artist, window and the building.
- Follow CVMA guidelines.
- Work as a team- Communication is key to the successful completion of any project, whether it be with client, architect, and corresponding trades and of course within our own company.
- Record all work before, during and after so that a completion report can be supplied to the client and made available for future reference.
- We do not compromise the quality or finish of our work, the end result should ALWAYS aim to instil pride.
"Finally, we continually strive to achieve the best possible results. Each window brings us more knowledge. Continual profession development is essential to improve our skillset."