Stained Glass Portfolio
Flaming Chalice in Rainbow

This window was commissioned by the children of the DuPage Unitarian-Universalist Church, in Naperville, Illinois. The children requested a flaming chalice (the symbol of the denomination) to put in the window. As the room has a wonderful eastern exposure, and very little color, this full-window design was chosen. The rainbow surrounding the central flaming chalice considerably brightens the room on sunny Sunday mornings. Description: The window utilizes translucent glass and is most effective with the sun shining through it. The chalice is dark brown and textured. The flame is multi-colored red/orange/gold. The clear background and border are glue-chip glass, with a cracked pattern that reflects the light nicely. The ring around the flaming chalice is a clear gold with a very slight texture. The rainbow is red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, all with varying textures and glass types. The original window uses a 2" clear border and oak frame to fit the 33" square window opening.