Glass FX

06/02/2026

We're working on restoring this large rose window rescued from University Place Christian Church before its demolition. All the petals are done, and now it's time to work on the body.

Outside the shop you might have noticed our new monument, this was part of the frame that held the window in the church.

We'll be posting more updates and showcasing more of the windows we rescued on our page, so be sure to follow us!

Glass FX, 103 E Clark St, Champaign
8:30-4:30 M-F. Saturday by appointment
217-359-0048

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

We're featuring another Dalle de Verre window today. This one depicts the Parable of the 10 Virgins. 10 maidens went to go meet a bridegroom with their oil lamps, but he was delayed. The 5 lamps of the foolish maidens were going out, since they did not bring enough oil, while the wise maidens had brought some extra. The foolish ones left to go buy oil, but when they came back, the doors to the banquet were shut. This parable is meant to show that everyone must be personally responsible and prepared.

You can see an example of an ancient oil lamp here. The main part would be filled with oil, and then a long wick would be inserted into the spout all the way so it soaks up the oil. The small part of the wick that was peeking out of the spout would then be lit on fire, providing long-lasting light.

16" x 35.5" in a protective display frame, available now for $700.

Glass FX, 103 E Clark St, Champaign
8:30-4:30 M-F. Saturday by appointment
217-359-0048

Teracotta Oil Lamp
Date: ca. 75–125 CE
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Object Number: 74.51.1840
Metropolitan Museum of Art Collections

06/01/2026

Happy 1st of June! We have plenty of great colors here at Glass FX.

05/29/2026

Ace finished soldering this window yesterday. It will be available for purchase soon. Here are some pictures from the process.

1. Finish piece in the light, unframed for now...
2. Laying out the glass after cutting
3. Setting the glass in place with nails after it was foiled around the edges
4. The piece is finished being soldered!

We have many more abstracts available starting from 98$.

Glass FX, 103 E Clark St, Champaign
8:30-4:30 M-F. Saturday by appointment
217-359-0048

05/28/2026

Ace reveals the new mosaic they made for Glass FX. Available for purchase now at Glass FX for $90.00

05/27/2026

Part 1: Today we poured dyed blue concrete into a mosaic stepping stone mold! We had to measure the blue pigments to add to the concrete.

05/26/2026

This Dalle de Verre panel depicts the Parable of the Pearl. A merchant sold everything he had to buy a precious pearl. The story is a metaphor for how, according to Christian teachings, one should be willing to give up everything for something very precious: entering the Kingdom of Heaven.

Coincidentally, we are giving up this precious window for 700$. We have a few more Dalle de Verre panels in stock as well. If you are interested, please message to see the full catalog.

Glass FX, 103 E Clark St, Champaign
8:30-4:30 M-F. Saturday by appointment
217-359-0048

05/20/2026

Closed Memorial Day, May 25, 2026
Glass FX, 103 E Clark St, Champaign
8:30-4:30 M-F. Saturday by appointment
217-359-0048