Sea of Glass Art Works

Sea of Glass Art Works Sea of Glass Art Works handles all types of stained glass repair and restoration.

We repair clear glass with zinc or lead in simple geometric patterns, to fancy stained and textured glass in the classic victorian or modern styles.

This one speaks for itself. Magnificent.
09/16/2025

This one speaks for itself. Magnificent.

At times, the store window was full of stained glass representing a variety of time periods, sizes and colors. If you ar...
09/04/2025

At times, the store window was full of stained glass representing a variety of time periods, sizes and colors.
If you are interested in seeing our recent restorations, don't miss our current gallery: http://seaofglassartworks.com/

Arched stained glass works that were removed from a home or business and brought to my father's antique store. If you ha...
08/22/2025

Arched stained glass works that were removed from a home or business and brought to my father's antique store. If you have stained glass that is in need of repair, please see my business website: http://seaofglassartworks.com/

A somewhat unusual combination of clear beveled squares bordering a floral pattern. This piece appears to be around 5x5,...
08/15/2025

A somewhat unusual combination of clear beveled squares bordering a floral pattern. This piece appears to be around 5x5, maybe larger. Imagine the small rainbows and scattered light patterns when the sunlight shone through this.

Beautiful symmetrical panels, typical of those in my father's antique store in the 1970s.
08/03/2025

Beautiful symmetrical panels, typical of those in my father's antique store in the 1970s.

A marvelous 3-panel set that passed through my dad's antique shop in the late 70s or early 80s. Note the symmetry in the...
06/27/2025

A marvelous 3-panel set that passed through my dad's antique shop in the late 70s or early 80s. Note the symmetry in the outer panels and the twisting bird-like vine in the center panel, which is also slightly taller. This is a real beauty and shows the complexity of many older pieces.

Look at this magnificent stained glass artwork that was removed from a Milwaukee home during the modernization trend of ...
06/12/2025

Look at this magnificent stained glass artwork that was removed from a Milwaukee home during the modernization trend of the early 70s. Imagine standing in front of this masterpiece as the light streamed in.

I would like to share with everyone a visual journey of the stained glass windows that passed through the years at my Da...
06/05/2025

I would like to share with everyone a visual journey of the stained glass windows that passed through the years at my Dad's antique store. This was my inspiration and how I grew to appreciate the artist's work and craftsmanship in the form of stained glass.
There will be a picture each week beginning with the early days and ending with the later years. The business of American Estates Services began in 1970 and was open for 52 years. It was a great time for many people! Thank you for joining with me and enjoy!
- Mike

These 3 matching windows were part of the salvage collection at my father's antique store in Milwaukee. As a boy, I was ...
05/27/2025

These 3 matching windows were part of the salvage collection at my father's antique store in Milwaukee. As a boy, I was enthralled by the craftsmanship of these classic stained glass works, and flabbergasted that anyone would ever discard them. I devoted myself to preserving and repairing stained glass so that it could be enjoyed for years to come. - Mike

Sea of Glass Art Works began when a boy who liked to sketch and draw discovered the beauty of stained glass at his fathe...
01/08/2025

Sea of Glass Art Works began when a boy who liked to sketch and draw discovered the beauty of stained glass at his father’s antique store. The 1970s was a period of time when there was demolition of beautiful architecture in the Milwaukee area but my dad had an appreciation for the ornate stained glass windows, iron work, ceramic tile, terracotta, wood carvings and hardware. Whatever could be salvaged was put on display at the antique store.

My uncle was an artist and craftsman and began to repair the various damaged windows that were brought in the store. As I grew older my uncle noticed my interest in the stained glass windows and taught me how to cut glass. We began a teacher-apprentice relationship and eventually I was designing and building windows for display and sale at the antique store. People noticed the work and would ask if we also repair broken stained glass. I began doing more repair than making windows and really enjoyed the appreciation people expressed when their windows were repaired.

It has now been over 40 years since I began working with glass and I still enjoy helping customers to see their windows restored to their original beauty.

– Mike

Address

1800 Layard Avenue
Racine, WI
53404

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+14142331298

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