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Plachte-Zuieback Art Glass

1445 Carlos Ct
Santa Rosa, CA, 95409
7073542022
designers and fabricators of stained glass windows for synagogues

designers and fabricators of stained glass windows for synagogues

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Beth El La Jolla Project Journal

Design for the ‘Aron Hakodesh sidelights for the new chapel at Congregation Beth El La Jolla This Project Journal tracks the fabrication of the two stained glass panels, including the crating, delivery and installation at the site.

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January 3, 2026

Michelle works on the full-size patterns for the windows.

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January 6, 2026

Michee begins cutting glass on the patterns confirmed in size at 13 ¼ x 73 1/4.

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January 7, 2026

Glass cutting continues

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January 8, 2026

Glass cutting continues.

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January 10, 2026

Mechelle completes cutting the glass for the first panel.

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January 14, 2026

Assembly of first panel begins. Cutting begins on second panel.

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January 15, 2026

David complete the assembly of he first panek abd cements the first side. Michelle ontinues cutting on panel #2.

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January 16, 2026

First panel is ready for final cleaning, crating and delivery while Michelle continues cutting glass for the second panel.

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 Checking the size of the window to make sure it fits into the frame

Checking the size of the window to make sure it fits into the frame

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 The first panel stands in its crate ready for final cleaning

The first panel stands in its crate ready for final cleaning

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 Michelle cutting pieces for the second panel.

Michelle cutting pieces for the second panel.

 David works on the grinder fitting pieces during the assembly

David works on the grinder fitting pieces during the assembly

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January 17, 2026

First panel is completed. Michelle continues cutting glass for the second panel.

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 The first panel with temporary stiffener attached for delivery and installation

The first panel with temporary stiffener attached for delivery and installation

January 20, 2026

Cutting glass continues on the second panel

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January 21, 2026

Michelle completes cutting the glass for the second panel. David cleans and crates the first panel,.

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January 22, 2026

Significant progress on assembly of the second panel

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January 23, 2026

Assembly of second panel and cementing of the first side completed.

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January 28, 2026

Second panel complete and crated ready for delivery

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