Stained glass fabrication is an inherently “clean” and environmentally friendly art that has been practiced for over a thousand years without negative health or environmental impact on either its artisans or its consumers.

The primary components of stained glass fabrication are glass, copper foil, lead / tin solder, lead came, soldering flux, patina and various soaps for cleaning and preserving the finished work. Although lead is an important component of the art, it is utilized in its basic solid form, in which it is not considered hazardous.  The only other components of the art which might impose a hazard are the weak acids used for soldering flux and applying a patina to the finished product.  Both of these chemicals are neutralized after use by a specialized neutralizing compound which renders them harmless.

The small amount of water that is utilized in our stained glass studio is directly recycled to the Edwards Aquifer through a limestone purification and drainage field.