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.

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

This complete beginner’s guide to decorative stained glass work features 31 step-by-step projects for copper foiled and leaded window panels, candle holders, mirror and picture frames, lightcatchers, and more. Expert methods for cutting and polishing, tracing patterns and soldering are explained with the novice in mind.

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.

Inspired by the elegant simplicity of the Arts and Crafts movement, this compilation of original patterns is the handiwork of an expert in stained glass design. Artists and artisans will find a wealth of design options among its 73 handsome motifs. Here is a garden of florals, with sprays of blossoms and single buds, running patterns of flowering vines, and other images drawn from the natural world, many reduced in the sinuous curved lines that foreshadow the development of Art Nouveau. Framed by oval, rectangular, square, round, and half-round borders, these royalty-free designs are easily adapted for use in a wide variety of craft projects.

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.

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

Basic principles, techniques of stained glass design. Topics include design sources, enlarging and reworking, flat and three-dimensional projects, drawing techniques, computer technology, more. 84 projects included. 209 illustrations.

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.

The author of Crazy Quilting shares new techniques for capturing the style of stained glass in cozy quilts, bedcovers, wallhangings, and more. Quilt designer Allie Aller spent years developing her own techniques for mimicking the look of stained glass. Surprisingly simple and endlessly inspiring, her methods produce stunningly beautiful results. In Allie Aller’s Stained Glass Quilts, she shares her secrets—from design sources and strategies to step-by-step instruction in various “glass and leading” techniques. Allie also includes six stained glass style quilt projects to get you started.