Leaded glass
"Can you imagine what it must be like to earn a decent living1 being paid to conserve art2, by the honest toil of your own hands, using your unique craft and completed at your own pace3, for clients who will always, without exception, be overjoyed with the results4 every time?"
Speaking as someone who repairs stained glass (amongst other things) may I politely point out that you have a somewhat rosy impression of what is involved, Alistair.
It's just like fixing other things, with the added delights of using materials that will cut, burn or poison you, given the slightest opportunity.
1 "I didn't realise there would be a charge, we are a charity you know..."
2 Plus a lot of mass produced Victorian tat.
3 "Could you just move the scaffolding, I have a wedding in a couple of hours..."
4 I've heard of this...
Biting the hand that feeds IT
