Steelton Glass Co

11/21/2025

F*ck Around…

This past weekend was packed with high-level, top-shelf, top-secret sh*t—the kind of information that’s going to take some time to absorb and fold into my own studio practice. But one fast and furious takeaway landed immediately: having the mindset to f*ck around and find out.

I’ve been following Ted Ellison’s ( ) journey for years, and I’ve always held Ted up as a kind of beacon for stained glass design—and, without even knowing him personally, as a professional role model. From photography and branding to craftsmanship and business ethos, he sets the bar high. Spending a weekend in his studio was incredibly affirming. All the outside perceptions were spot-on: Ted’s the real deal Holyfield.

Over the course of the weekend, Ted pushed our small cohort to articulate our own design aesthetics. We worked through the creative process alongside Ted using a fictional commissioned window, and put business practices—including pricing—under a microscope. We dug into photography, marketing, and the secret sauce that makes a studio’s work feel cohesive. We finished off the weekend with an installation demo and cocktails. It was exhausting, informative, and genuinely transformational.

It was such a relief to step away from the studio for a few days and settle into a quiet little cottage. I realized how rarely I give myself time to simply sit and draw, and it felt good to slow down. Ted talked about “playing in the sandbox,” and stepping outside my usual pace finally made room for that—playing a little pinball helps too. I’m returning to the studio with clarity and momentum—ready for what’s next.

Big thanks to the Greater Columbus Arts Council ( ) for the Artist Grant that got me out to Oakland. Their support makes opportunities like this possible, and I’m excited to bring everything I learned back home to Columbus.

10/24/2025

Split Totality…

We designed and fabricated these custom transoms for a beautiful Arts and Crafts home in Franklin Park. The homeowner wanted something that would complement the home’s interior design while also commemorating a shared moment with her daughter—watching last year’s total solar eclipse together.

For fabrication, we used reamy glass for its subtle, galactic texture and lustre glass from for its iridescent finish. When you walk beneath the transoms, the light shifts across the surface and the eclipse appears to change color.

It was a pleasure collaborating on the design with , and I, for one, look forward to creating more astronomical pieces in the future!

10/03/2025

Beveled Brilliance…

Restoring this original transom was an intimidating task at the start, but as we worked through it step by step, the process unfolded beautifully. In many ways, it mirrors the homeowners’ own journey with their Victorian home—daunting at first, but rewarding as each piece comes back together.

One of the most important tools in the process was a simple rubbing. Using conte crayons over the lead came, we created a detailed drawing of the window before taking it apart. That document became our map, guiding us through disassembly, cleaning, repair, and reassembly. Without it, the restoration would have felt like trying to solve a puzzle with no picture on the box.

Working with delicate beveled and rippled glass—some of which has shifted to a soft lavender hue over time—was painstaking, but worth every bit of care. Reattaching the custom steel support bars turned out to be one of the most unexpectedly difficult steps in the process. But once they were secured and we could finally see the panel standing vertical again, the magic was revealed: sunlight scattering into rainbows across the room.

Projects like this are why I love what I do. Seeing a window come back from such a state of disrepair is deeply satisfying on its own, but it’s the homeowners who truly inspire me. Their energy, passion, and love poured into every corner of their home reaffirm why this kind of work matters, and why it’s worth giving it your all.

09/19/2025

Small Scale, Big Impact

We pulled this small Art Nouveau-inspired panel from the largest Queen Anne style home remaining in Franklin County. For such a small window, it was a big reminder that even the most delicate details can carry weight in a room and serve as cohesive parts of a larger architectural whole.

When we first removed the panel, it had a few broken glass pieces, failing lead, severe deflection, and was covered in a layer of grime. We documented everything, then gave it a soak in a bath as we carefully disassembled and restored each section. Working with such thin, fragile pieces was no small task—but the design and visual impact of this panel made the effort worthwhile.

It was a pleasure working with the homeowners and wonderful to see the transformation of their home over the past year. Follow along in their restoration journey at

08/29/2025

The Luther Rose…

This custom window came together after we were approached by the great folks at Epiphany Lutheran Church. With construction underway on a new portico addition to the front of their church, they wanted a window that contained the symbol of the Luther Rose.

Working through our initial designs—guided by the adept hand of Lisa Holtsberry—we landed on a painted version that is traditional in composition but uses a contemporary palette of colors. Many of those colors were selected directly from another stained glass window in the church designed by Tom Hively. It was a pleasure cutting and working with glass from for this window, whose vibrancy and depth added so much to the finished piece.

From the shaded rose petals to the deep red heart at center, this piece honors the centuries-old symbol of the Lutheran faith while carrying it forward for a new generation.

08/22/2025

Somebody Here Call a Carpenter?

This project started with a bang. The homeowner went to open their original casement and the rot was severe enough that the sash took a two-story dive—where both sash and leaded lite met a tragic end.

We built a new sash to match the original, crafted from white oak and joined with wood pins rather than metal (which can attract moisture). The original brass hardware will be reused. For the panel, we replicated the straightforward design: wavy glass set in ½” zinc, finished with a Sculpt Nouveau ( ) patina for a slightly aged look.

We’re proud to now offer historically styled custom sash and storms as part of our in-house work—built from durable, sustainable woods such as white oak, sapele, and cedar. It’s work rooted in tradition and built to last.

08/08/2025

Lines, Illuminated…

This custom panel for The Luminary Columbus ( ) translates Jenn Stevens’ ( ) branding into stained glass. Jenn and I pored over colored glass samples, searching for tones that play well together and bring her design to life.

We landed on mouth-blown Lamberts glass—perfect for this piece. Its natural striations, bubbles, and subtle imperfections come alive in the light, giving the panel depth and texture you can feel.

This project was part of a development by our friends at Kelley Companies ( ) whose work always makes a thoughtful mark on Columbus. Honored to contribute a piece that reflects both their vision and the character of The Luminary.

07/24/2025

Clear Line Score…

As part of the renovation of the historic Westfield Inn, we were brought in to help create a feature wall incorporating original beveled glass panels once used in cabinetry throughout the building. The team at Westfield knew they were holding onto something special—and had the foresight to preserve these pieces and incorporate them into the new remodel.

Working closely with Janine Monks ( ), Kate Horgan ( ) , and the design team at JLL ( ), we arranged the panels into a unified composition that now greets guests just inside the main entrance. After more than a few rounds of leaded glass Tetris—including re-sizing panels and filling gaps with a reeded glass—the larger panels were sealed into IGUs and fit into steel frames, expertly built by Edgework Creative ( )

Special thanks to Jimmy and the team at Edgework for their problem solving and partnership throughout this project.

11/08/2024

Custom Bar Cabinet Panels...

Thrilled to share these custom stained glass panels we created for the newly re-designed Westfield Inn. Developed in collaboration with and , these panels feature in colors that reflect Westfield Insurance’s branding. Designed to elevate the space without concealing the contents, these panels highlight how tailored glasswork can add depth and distinction to modern interiors.

10/16/2024