Stained Glass Round Panels | Handmade Roundels by Amber Dragons

Original stained glass round panels handcrafted in Somerset by artist Christine Saunders. Discover distinctive wildlife, nature, fantasy and bespoke roundel designs created to bring colour, character and changing light into your home.

Original handmade stained glass roundel created by Christine Saunders at Amber Dragons in Somerset.

Stained Glass Roundel Panels Created to Catch the Light

A stained glass round panel, often called a stained glass roundel, is a distinctive way to display handcrafted artwork in a window, conservatory, garden room or other naturally lit space.

At Amber Dragons, each round panel is individually designed and handmade by Somerset stained glass artist Christine Saunders. Rather than producing identical mass-market decorations, Christine creates pieces with their own personality, combining coloured and textured glass with detailed hand-painted imagery.

Subjects range from moongazing hares, foxes and wildlife to mystical figures, woodland scenes, pets, flowers and fantasy-inspired artwork.

Because stained glass interacts directly with daylight, the appearance of each piece changes throughout the day. Colours can become more intense in direct sunlight and softer in overcast conditions, making a stained glass round panel feel almost like a living piece of artwork.

Why Choose a Handmade Stained Glass Round Panel?

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Individually Handcrafted

Every Amber Dragons roundel is made individually rather than factory produced.

Designed Around Light

Coloured and textured glass creates different effects as daylight changes.

Original Artwork

Christine’s designs are inspired by wildlife, nature, mythology, fantasy and personal stories.

Suitable for Many Spaces

Round stained glass panels can work beautifully in windows, conservatories, garden rooms and bright living spaces.

Bespoke Designs Available

Commission a round panel based on a favourite animal, photograph, memory, landscape or original idea.

Handmade in Somerset

Artwork is created by Christine Saunders from her Somerset studio.

Who Are Stained Glass Roundels Ideal For?

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Unique Gifts for Special Occasions

Handmade stained glass round panels can make memorable gifts for people who value artwork that is genuinely different.

They are particularly suitable for:

• Birthday gifts
• Anniversary gifts
• Wedding gifts
• Housewarming gifts
• Retirement presents
• Christmas gifts
• Memorial gifts
• Gifts for wildlife lovers
• Gifts for dog and pet lovers
• Gifts for people who love fantasy or folklore
• Handmade gifts from Somerset
• One-of-a-kind art gifts

Instead of selecting a generic decoration, a roundel can be chosen around something meaningful to the recipient.

Wildlife Stained Glass Round Panels

Wildlife is one of the most recognisable themes within Amber Dragons artwork.

Christine has created designs featuring subjects such as:

• hares
• foxes
• dogs
• cats
• deer
• birds
• moths
• butterflies
• woodland wildlife

A wildlife stained glass roundel combines the character of the animal with the colour and illumination of glass.

Moongazing Hare Stained Glass Roundels

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The moongazing hare is a recurring subject within Amber Dragons artwork, combining British wildlife with themes of moonlight, nature and folklore.

Round panels are particularly suited to these designs because the circular shape naturally complements moons, landscapes and flowing natural forms.

Fantasy & Mystical Stained Glass Round Panels

Amber Dragons also creates roundels inspired by:

• mythology
• fantasy
• mystical woodland
• dragons
• moonlit landscapes
• Green Man imagery
• nature spirits
• folklore

These pieces work particularly well for customers looking for unusual decorative art rather than conventional stained glass.

Bespoke Stained Glass Roundel Commissions

Turn Your Idea Into a Unique Round Panel

A bespoke stained glass round panel can be designed around something personal to you.

Customers can provide:

• a favourite animal
• pet photograph
• landscape
• symbolic image
• fantasy concept
• particular colours
• meaningful memory
• existing Amber Dragons design for inspiration

Christine can then develop the idea into a composition specifically suited to stained glass.

Have a roundel idea in mind? Talk to Christine about creating an original stained glass design especially for you.

Where Can Stained Glass Round Panels Be Displayed?

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Roundels work particularly well in:

• sunny windows
• conservatories
• garden rooms
• kitchens
• hallways
• home offices
• living rooms
• entrance areas
• studio spaces
• sheltered interior window displays

A hanging round panel can provide a focal point without requiring permanent architectural installation.

The circular format also works particularly well where a rectangular panel would feel too formal or visually heavy.

What Makes Amber Dragons Roundels Different?

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Designed & Made by Christine Saunders

Amber Dragons is the work of Somerset stained glass artist Christine Saunders, who has nearly two decades of experience creating original stained glass artwork.

Her pieces combine:

traditional stained glass construction
carefully selected coloured glass
hand-painted detail
wildlife and nature inspiration
fantasy and folklore influences
individual craftsmanship

FAQs

What is a stained glass roundel?

A stained glass roundel is a circular decorative stained glass panel designed to be displayed as artwork, often in or near a window where natural light can illuminate the glass.

Are Amber Dragons round panels handmade?

Yes. Amber Dragons round panels are individually handcrafted by stained glass artist Christine Saunders in Somerset.

Can I commission a custom stained glass roundel?

Yes. Bespoke roundels can be discussed using a photograph, favourite animal, landscape, theme or original idea as inspiration.

Where can a stained glass round panel be displayed?

They work especially well in windows, conservatories, garden rooms and other areas where natural light can pass through the glass.

Do you make wildlife stained glass roundels?

Yes. Wildlife, animals and nature are important themes within Amber Dragons artwork, including hares, foxes, birds and pet-inspired designs.