Repair FAQ

Art glass of all kinds: blown glass sculpture, bowls and vases, custom art glass lamp shades, paperweights, collector and heirloom pieces, and art glass installations, including pieces made by other studio artists.

No. James does not repair window, door, table-top, shower, plate or architectural glass. That is a different trade; a local glass or glazing company is the right call. James works only on art glass.

No. Stained and leaded glass panels are a different specialty. A stained glass studio can help.

Custom art glass lamp shades, yes. Standard, stock or mass-produced shades are usually better replaced than repaired.

Repairs start at $100. Every piece is different, so every quote is custom: James reviews your photos and description and gives you a written estimate before any work begins.

No. The assessment from your photos is free.

Use the repair form at jamesstoneglass.com/repair and attach 1 to 6 clear photos of the whole piece and the damage. You can also email james@stoneandglass.com or call 858-776-1770.

Simple cold-work and rim repairs are usually finished within one to two weeks of the piece arriving. Sculptural or multi-step repairs can take longer; James gives you a timeline with the estimate.

Sometimes. A clean break on solid glass can often be bonded almost imperceptibly. Chips, color matches and structural cracks are honest about themselves; the goal is integrity and beauty, not deception. James tells you what to expect before work starts.

James will tell you straight, and there is no charge for the assessment. Sometimes there are creative alternatives, such as mounting fragments as a small sculptural element or commissioning something new that honors the original.

Yes. James accepts shipped pieces from anywhere, including outside California. Send photos first so he can assess the piece before you ship it.

Wait until James has seen your photos and said yes. Then wrap the piece and every loose fragment separately in bubble wrap (keep every chip and shard), pack it in a sturdy box with at least two inches of padding on all sides, and place that box inside a second box.

Yes. Local clients can drop off at James's studio in Escondido, North County San Diego. He will arrange the details once he has assessed your photos.

Escondido, North County San Diego, San Diego County and Southern California for drop-off, and anywhere in the country by shipping.

Yes: sculpture, vessels, wall pieces, memorials, awards and public art for homes, businesses and public spaces. Start at jamesstoneglass.com/commission.

The Glass Thread (2023), a memoir, and Take A Seat at UC San Diego (2026), about the glass bench project he created with UC San Diego students. Two more books are in progress: Don't Get Eaten, and Glass, Light, and Other Beautiful Lies.

Yes. James gives talks and demonstrations and consults on glass art, studios and public art. Use the contact form on the home page or email james@stoneandglass.com.