A glance into creating a stained glass pet portrait
The process begins with a picture of your babies. The better the quality of the picture(s), the better the end result will be. It is important to us that we capture the personality of your pet, so that when you see the portrait, there is no doubt in your mind it is yours.
To see some tips on what kind of photos to send, click here: Photo Guide — Fractured Brilliance Mosaics
Stained glass is then selected to be used for your pet. A lot of the fur is pre-cut into small shards before the portrait is started and separated by color. The eyes are made with a metallic glass to give them depth. The most identifying features (eyes, nose, and mouth) are done first.
Once the eyes and other features are done, then it is time to fill in the fur. Afterwards, the background is done in either a single color or a more complex background. The portrait is then sealed and then set into a frame. A larger portrait can take weeks to finish once its been started. See below to watch a portrait come to life from beginning to end!
