The process begins with carefully cutting each piece of glass to match a design. Every individual piece is then wrapped along its edges with adhesive copper foil. This foil acts as a surface to which solder can bond.

Once all pieces are foiled, they are arranged into the final composition and soldered together along each seam. The solder flows over the copper, creating fine, precise lines that hold the structure together.

Unlike leaded stained glass, which uses thicker channels, the Tiffany method produces thinner, more delicate joins. This results in a more refined and detailed appearance.

The flexibility of copper foil also makes it possible to create three-dimensional forms, such as lampshades or sculptural objects, where curved and irregular shapes are required.

Tiffany offers a high level of artistic control. It allows us to create intricate compositions, subtle transitions, and expressive forms that would be difficult to achieve with other stained glass techniques. It is particularly well-suited for commissions that require fine detail, layered storytelling, or sculptural elements.