Stained Glass Design, Restoration & Fabrication

From heritage restorations to modern architectural installations, Live Light Stained Glass combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative design.

Restoration & Conservation

At Live Light Stained Glass, we also specialize in the restoration and conservation of historic stained glass. Using time-honored techniques alongside modern equipment, we carefully remove, clean, and rebuild damaged panels, replacing fragile lead with in-house lead and sealing panels with traditional German lead light cement. This approach preserves the integrity of original artworks while ensuring they remain strong, beautiful, and light-filled for generations to come.

RESTORATION PORTFOLIO

Our Work

We do it all — from preserving sacred windows to designing bold modern features.

Sacred Spaces → stained glass for chapels and churches.

Public Places → hospitality, restaurants, and architectural projects.

Domestic Stained Glass → unique panels and windows for private homes.

Restoration → heritage repairs with traditional methods.

Working in Ireland → the heritage of our craft.

Our Recognition

Live Light Stained Glass is proud to be recognized as the Best Stained Glass Design & Restoration Company 2025 (South Africa) by the MEA Business Awards. This award celebrates our dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and preserving the art of stained glass across sacred, public, and residential spaces.

Our work has also been featured in the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, VISI Magazine, and Sunday Times, and showcased on Kwela (KykNet).

Craftmanship & Techniques

What Sets Us Apart

In-House Leadmill: Allowing us to manufacture our own lead came for precision and authenticity.

Sealing Our Panels With German Lead Light Cement: Superior to window putty, sealing panels securely.

In-House Kilns: Used for painting and slumping.

Restoration Expertise: Giving new life to historic stained glass.

Experience: With 26 years experience in the industry, we design, manufacture and install all our panels in-house.

1000+

Panels made & Installed

500+

Happy Customers

3

Awards Received

26

Years In Service

Kwêla Episode

Discover the artistry of Live Light Stained Glass in our “Kwêla” feature.

Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of our craftsmanship, witnessing the creation of unique stained glass masterpieces celebrated for their timeless beauty and detail.

Uncover the passion and skill behind Live Light Stained Glass, showcased in this exclusive glimpse into our studio and creations.

Testimonials

"Francois van der Merwe repaired the windows of our church in Springbok. He did an excellent job and we are highly satisfied with the result. We can recommend him for any type of stained glass work. Contact Francois for a professional job."

Christiaan Dippenaar

Church Client

"Francois and his team always go above and beyond to make your glass dreams come true. I have worked with them on about 5 different projects and have always had fantastic results. Their work is excellent, they keep their sites neat and tidy and they never lose their sense of humour. I recommend these guys very highly!"

Ilene Grace

Commercial Client

"When we were renovating our house we decided we would like to include a stained glass window on our stairwell. Francois and his team listened to our brief and then helped us design and create the most beautiful window. Their service was excellent through the entire process and I honestly can't recommend them enough."

Neill Vannett

Residential Client