Going beyond the fundamentals of working with stained glass, a step-by-step handbook uses easy-to-follow instructions, expert tips, and a host of color photographs to help readers master more advanced stained glass-making techniques and skills, accompanied by complete instructions for creating a tabletop box, a hanging lampshade, and a decorative mosaic. Original.

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.

Illustrated survey with expert on Tiffany glass as its guide. Topics include traditional and stained glass items; Tiffany revival; varieties of glass and tools; soldering; cutting glass; design; window ornaments; lead cane lampshades; copper foil techniques. For crafters at every level of experience. 252 black-and-white illustrations. 8 full-color illustrations. Bibliography. Index.

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.

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

This book will serve you well if: You're new to traditional stained glass painting and are uncertain which brushes, paints and tools to buy - this book will tell you what you want to know. The accompanying 12 free videos will also introduce you to the key techniques. You've painted stained glass for a while but still worry "Is it my lack of skill which is the problem, or is it my brushes, paints and tools which stop me achieving the results I want?" - this book will guide you to the answer. And the 23 free designs will give you an excellent resource with which to practise. You're a teacher who wants your students to experience the joy of mastering this wonderful craft - this book will show you the smallest, most effective set of brushes, paints and tools to place before them so they can triumph. From designers and painters Williams & Byrne, and featuring entries from the journal of the forgotten Victorian craftsman Nathaniel Somers, this book will demonstrate how few possessions you really need to paint stained glass. This is Book 1 of The Glass Painter's Method.

Stained Glass covers a range of stained glass techniquies using the Tiffany copper foil method, which is ideal for any two- or three-dimensional glass application. The copper foil method, developed by the renowned artist and glass manufacturer, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and favored by many craftspeople for curved or intricate pieces, is a facinating yet easy-to-learn procedure.

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