Historical Restoration

This is a project I have been working on over an extended period of time. A lovely couple bought a historic home in the St. Paul, MN determined to restore it to it’s historical beauty. Being Historic Preservationist, the couple found original photos of the their historic Clarence H. Johnston Home. Honer Stained Glass was able to fabricate new windows to replicate the historic photographs. We were determined to get every detail correct, and even made our own restoration glass to match the existing glass in the house. Custom Rosettes were also created based on other existing windows in the home. Honer Stained Glass prides itself on capturing the smallest details in our Historic Preservation work. We are pleased with the results from these commissioned stained glass panels.

Selecting the right glass for your project.

A stained glass window is an artistic and elegant addition to your space. Each project is as individual as the person or organization commissioning it. Selecting the right glass colors and textures for your project is an artistic skill that Jacob Honer has been perfecting for over 25 years. He has an eye for color and texture and is passionate about creating windows that perfectly fit the space they go into.

There are an abundance of color choices for stained glass windows. Jacob and his artistic team will walk you through the process of selecting colors that will stand the test of time. Stained glass windows are made to last for hundreds of years, so selecting colors based on current furnishings can be troublesome as trends change. At Honer Stained Glass, we will help guide you to select colors that will withstand the many changes while still maintaining and elegant look.

When selecting glass, it is important to select colors and textures that all work together in harmony. We have samples from all of the US manufacturers as well as the European glass producers. Our team can help you narrow your choices by suggesting complimentary colors based on what you are looking for. A variety of textured glass can be chosen to capture the light in a different way to further add to the beauty of your new window.

There are many elements to choosing the right glass for a stained glass window project. At Honer Stained Glass Studio, we have the experience and artistic vision to create a window that’s beauty will last a lifetime.