Is that surfer made of glass?

November 8th, 2009, 6:00 am · 5 Comments · posted by Jan Norman, small-business columnist

Want a surfer on your door? How about a parrot or your favorite country scene in your window? You can order it or make it yourself at Beveldine LLC in Stanton.

After several decades in the stained glass business, Cynthia Chenier and Alice Delany decided that aficionados - from hobbyists to pros to all-thumbs art fans - needed a one-stop shop. They stocked Beveldine with one of Orange County’s biggest selections of glass and supplies. They made distribution agreements to sell and install doors and windows for several manufacturers.

The partners make custom designs and teach classes for do-it-yourself specialists. They’re trying to build an artists’ community, not hide their secrets, Cynthia says.

“Customers come in and say, ‘I don’t solder so good; can you fix it?’ or “My stained glass window was damaged; can you repair it?’ Our repair work is huge,” she adds.

Check out some of their work (click on an image for a larger view):

The pair also get some big assignments: 15 windows for a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Long Beach, an Islamic dome in Orange County.

Diversifying into many services and projects is a survival strategy for tough economic times.

The partners chose their location at 10521 Dale Ave. because it’s across the alley from one of the largest U.S. glass distributors. They did the interior of their shop themselves with the help of Cynthia’s husband who is a general contractor.

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Artist says:

November 8, 2009 at 8:52 am

Thet do not have the biggest line os supplies that honor goes to long time supplier Hollanders glass!! Get your facts straight!!

Alice says:

November 11, 2009 at 10:34 am

Just to clarify! We are the biggest retail store of glass located directly across the parking lot from Hollanders (the biggest Wholesalers of glass). We have the convenience of purchasing anything for our customers who are unable to purchase from Hollanders because they do not have a business.

Ann Pittman says:

November 8, 2009 at 9:18 am

Hi, I’m Ann Pittman I would love to learn more about your classes. I just want to do this as a hobby. I just turned 70 and hope some day to move to Washington State. I will need a hobby to do to keep myselft busy. Please reply. Thank you, realestateann@yahoo.com (cost, where and when)

Alice says:

November 11, 2009 at 11:04 am

Hi Ann
Our beginners stained glass class is in session at this time, we will be starting a new one early in the New Year. The schedule will be posted on line on our website, Beveldine.com. In the mean time we do offer free glass cutting classes on the second Thursday of each month, which means tomorrow In this class you will get a chance to try different cutters, to see what works for you and the easiest ways to cut glass. This is a great asset to have when you are ready to start a class.. You can call us if you are intererested in the glass cutting class. Thanks for your comments.

czykoc says:

November 8, 2009 at 9:26 am

i think this has to be the coolest thing in stanton.

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