Introduction

Established 100 years ago, the glass-painting organisation of Peters is one of Germany's most prominent workshops,
covering all techniques of classical glass design and glass-painting. Conveniently situated in the heart of Europe, the company
works for clients from all over Europe, Canda and the USA.

In cooperation with many hundreds of artists and designers, the workshop can boast a highly acclaimed track-record in adjusting to
the immeasurable range of uniquely personal artistic approaches, developing solutions and outcomes for the most challenging of
proposals.

New techniques have been developed, in particular the developement of float glass painting and large-scale innovations in
architectural glass. The Peters glass company produces publications on artistic and technical topics such as classical
glass-painting styles and the artists.

The studio provides a complete and rliable service for artists, architects, developers and house
builders in all matters relating toglass art.


In line with our high standard of facilities and range of expertise, we offer our customers:

- detailed advice, making of samples, development of manufacturing techniques

- full arrangement of all commissions and project management


All artists are provided with free accommodation in an apartment, courtesy of the company, while their work progresses in the
workshop. A specialist team of experts is carefully selected to deal with each individual project.

As well as all tradtional techniques in the processing of antique glass and glass-painting, there are complete facilities available for
etching, sandblasting, and deep sandblasting, screen printing, fusing techniques, all adhesive methods and all conceivable variations
of glass painting. Combinations of different techniques can also be implemented.

In addition, the processing of artistically evolved glass work to safety casting resin can all be professionally accomplished in our
workshop. Various furnaces are available and the largest kiln can process works up to 2,7 x 3,8 metres (8'10" x 12'6" ).

A highly qualified, experienced, innovative and motivated team of experts looks forward to assisting in the success of your project.

STENCIL

Here the drafts are transferred with copy paper onto stencil paper. Later the cpatterns are cut with special scissors into single stencils. These scissors cut exactly 1,5 mm which will be refilled with the lead during process.

Cutting

First the artist and the cutter choose together the right glass for the design. Next the glass is cut along the paper stencils. In
our studio we have approx. 1200 different coloured Genuine Antique Glasses in stock. Special sheets will be ordered for each
individual project.

Painting

Here glass paint and enamels are applied. The colours formed up of powder can be mixed on a water or oil basis with different
binding agents. There are various techniques of colouring e.g.: airbrush or silk printing. For etching the sheets are prepared
with special foils or gloss. All enamels will be fired in the kiln by 600 degree C.

Screen printing

The pattern is transferred by photo techniques onto a riddle, either extensive or as a screen. The glass paint is mixed with screen
printing oil and can now be transferred on the glass by using the blade.

Stained Glass

Here the sheets are put together with lead profiles and are the solded with tin. Afterwards they are cemented with putty.

Installation

Skilled workers install the panels, because the conditions at a building site can sometimes be difficult. Even for projects, like in Seville or Shanghai, the panels are installed by our team.

Artists and Clients in the studio

We always keep in close touch with the artists and clients. The artists come to the workshop, if there's a technical questions or mostly to accompany their work.

Picture left: The nuncio, His Eminence of Lajola, visiting our studio to get to know the work of a glass painting studio and as our client to see the progress of the windows for the new Nunciatur in Berlin, which are designed by Wilhelm Buschulte.

Picture right: Amber Hiscott, Welsh artist, at a meeting for the project Cathedral Sheffield