Stained Glass Projects for Beginners: 31 Projects to Make in a Weekend

Description

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.

Lynette Wrigley is a professional stained glass artist and designer with thirty years experience in traditional and contemporary stained glass. As well as undertaking commissions for doors, windows and walls, she has also designed lighting for restaurants, hotels and homes. Lynette works in a variety of applications from leaded windows to decorative panels, individual artworks, sandblasting, painting and fusing. She runs regular stained glass courses for beginners and has authored several books on stained glass technique.

Highly recommended for novice glass crafters! --Midwest Book Review