Great Stained Glass Projects for Beginners


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Complete instructions, patterns, material lists, and step-by-step photos for 18 projects—panels, boxes, candleholders, sun catchers, ornaments, and more—suitable for beginners. All great looking and using the newest styles of glass—many have the contemporary look popular on Etsy and Pinterest. For each project, finished project photos, full-size pattern, materials list, and technique photos and instruction are presented, along with variations of some patterns. Includes expert advice for the basic techniques of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering.




Stained Glass Basics


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Instructions on basic copper-foil and leaded-glass techniques, selecting and cutting glass, safety tips, and other illuminating topics.




Stained Glass Projects for Beginners


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Stunning to look at and exciting to make, stained glass work is perennially popular. With everything the beginner needs to know to make beautiful decorative glass pieces, this highly detailed guide offers an ideal introduction to the art. Expert methods for cutting and polishing, tracing patterns, soldering and more are explained with the novice in mind. Beginner-friendly tutorials, illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs, demonstrate a wide range of techniques including etching, copper foiling, leading, and applique. Twenty easy-to-make projects range from simple light catchers and lanterns to a classic Tiffany-style lamp and fabulous flat-panel creations for doors and windows. Stained Glass Projects for Beginners includes a complete explanation of basic tools and materials, as well as inspirational photo galleries showcasing dozens of design ideas from some of today's most talented stained glass artists.




Stained Glass for the Beginner


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From Novice to Knowledgeable in No Time &break;&break;With this comprehensive beginners' guide to the art of stained glass, author Dan Alfuth promises to provide "everything you need to develop your stained glass artist from within." &break;&break;Beginning with an overview of what is needed to get started in the art, followed by step-by-step instructions on necessary techniques and how-to photos and directions on creating three beautiful pieces, you will be admiring the beauty of your own stained glass craftsmanship in no time. &break;&break;Featured within: &break;&break;400 full-color photographs &break;Full-size patterns for practice and projects &break;Easy-to-follow instructions on such techniques as scoring, grinding, and soldering




Stained Glass Pattern Book


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This splendid sourcebook for stained glass designs contains 88 patterns in styles ranging from medieval interlacements to Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern motifs. Suitable for crafters at every level of expertise, the patterns can be easily expanded for full-sized panels, mirror surrounds, and other decorative work.




Stained Glass Making Basics


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All the essential information and instruction the beginner needs to know to create stunning stained glass projects. The author has based the book on the highly successful hands-on approach that she has perfected teaching thousands of students in her stained glass classes. The projects—starting with the simplest and ranging to the more difficult—build on mastering skills and tools; understanding glass, copper foil, and lead came techniques; creating a good work environment; and stained glass safety. More than 1,000 step-by-step photos and precise instructions eliminate the guesswork for each project.




Stained Glass Craft Made Simple


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Make beautiful stained glass pieces using the easy-to-learn copper-foil method. Step-by-step instructions and 45 photos, drawings, and diagrams explain patterns and pattern cutting, scoring glass, foiling, soldering, framing, patinas, more.




Introduction to Stained Glass


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Introduction to Stained Glass is designed to be used as a do-it-yourself manual or to supplement an instructional course. If you wish to learn how to make stained glass objects, you will find that this book provides all the step-by-step information on tools, supplies and techniques necessary to learn on your own. Full size patterns are included for sun catchers, windows, lamp shades and three-dimensional projects, all specifically designed for the beginning crafter. All projects are shown in colour and have specification and material lists, assembly illustration and colour suggestions.




Stained Glass


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Techniques and projects for the copper foil construction technique first associated with Louis Comfort Tiffany.




Stained Glass Projects for Beginners


Book Description

• A complete stained glass course in one book. • 31 step-by-step projects for copper foiled and leaded window panels, candle holders, mirror and picture frames, lightcatchers, and more. • Provides total beginners with technique essentials and creative ideas for making gorgeous items for the home. • Inspirational photo galleries showcase dozens of designs.