Projects & Resume
With my day job in architectural restoration, I’ve had experience working with many different tools, materials, and unique situations. I focus on learning as much as I can and becoming skilled in new and interesting ways.
I’m always interested in new opportunities and networking, so please hit me up if you’re ever interested in talking or working with me in the future!
Hi, I’m Libby Palmer
Skills & Competency:
3 years of stained and leaded glass fabrication and restoration
Experienced in -
Drawing and painting, creation of plans/stained glass patterns
Documentation and disassembly of leaded glass and stained glass panels
Complete re-leading of leaded glass and stained glass panels
glass cutting
building new leaded panels
old lead repairs
Removal of leaded panels and supports from sashes
Glass grinding and foiling of Tiffany method stained glass
shellac wood refinishing and detail painting
simple carpentry repairs
basics of working with a table saw, miter saw, and band saw
Glazing both leaded and non-leaded sashes
Safe lead paint removal
And more
Winter 2024-2025, Blind Eye Restoration
Re-leaded with minor glass replacement and improved reinforcement
OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program (Construction) certified
Recipient of the 2025 Greater Columbus Arts Council Funds for Artists grant
Attendee of SGAA On the Road: Principles of Glass Painting for Emerging Professionals workshop
March 20-21 2026, Stained Glass Association of America workshop in Waco, TX, by Tessa Wollard and Yana Reyna
Winter 2025-2026, Blind Eye Restoration
Rebuilt from pieces, improved reinforcement
Winter 2022-2023, Blind Eye Restoration
Completely re-leaded with minor glass repair and replacement glass, improved reinforcement with custom support bars
May 2025, Blind Eye Restoration
Re-leaded with minor glass repair and replacement