Some Stained Glass Artists also create non-architectural stained glass artworks, such as free-hanging panels, and offer these for sale.

Typical customers of stained glass artists include architects, interior designers, churches, schools, local authorities, homeowners, self-builders and owners of listed buildings. Some stained glass artists also provide tuition in stained glass making to supplement their income.

Some stained glass artists design and produce smaller pieces of decorative glassware such as Tiffany lamps, wedding favours and Christmas decorations, which they sell either to retailers or directly to consumers, often at craft fairs or via online marketplaces. However, this is covered separately in our guide, Decorative Glassware Maker.

This profile provides information about starting up and trading as a stained glass artist. It describes the skills required, the training available, the current market trends and the key trading issues. It also explains the legislation that must be complied with and provides sources of further information and support.