Creative Stained Glass: Make stunning glass art and gifts with this instructional guide
A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil.
The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft. The effect of sunlight streaming through colourful stained glass is visually stunning and this collection brings the craft right up to date with techniques and projects for a new audience.
There are step-step-instructions and photographs for all the main techniques including creating patterns, glass cutting, polishing, using foils and soldering. Artist and stained glass expert, Noor Springael, also explains how to prepare your workspace, how to work with templates, framing and display techniques and important safety information.
Noor shares all her tips and tricks for making beautiful projects including colour palette, using glass overlays and composition. There are 17 projects ranging from wall hangings, sun catchers, decorative windows, glass floral bouquets, jewellery, candle holders, frames and mirrors. Full sized templates are included for all of the projects.
From the Publisher
Make stunning stained-glass art with this practical guide.
Transferring designs
Learn all the key techniques for stained glass art starting with how to transfer the designs from the full-size templates to the glass.
Cutting glass
There are detailed step-by-step photographs to show you exactly how to cut glass for your projects whether in a straight or curved line.
Foiling
This guide explains the craft of foiling using copper foil with step-by-step photography so you can achieve beautiful results.
Soldering
Soldering is how the pieces of glass are joined together after being copper foiled so it’s an essential part of creating stained glass art.
Heart Suncatcher
You will learn numerous techniques making this beautiful hanging project including how to frame a piece with a brass U channel.
Round Panel
This stunning art deco inspired hanging is more challenging due to the curved shapes, but it is definitely worth the effort.
Rainbow Panel
Learn about the importance of taking your time while grinding the glass to create beautiful, curved pieces like this rainbow panel.
Small Panel with Stand
There are standing projects too like this simple monochrome seed head panel which includes a glass stand.
Cactus Plants
The details on these fun cactus plants are made using two different techniques: hand painting and solder and wire.
Art Deco Planter
This planter involves constructing a three-dimensional shape so precision when cutting and grinding the glass is key.
Publisher : David & Charles (May 9, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1446309444
ISBN-13 : 978-1446309445
Item Weight : 15.7 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil.
The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft. The effect of sunlight streaming through colourful stained glass is visually stunning and this collection brings the craft right up to date with techniques and projects for a new audience.
There are step-step-instructions and photographs for all the main techniques including creating patterns, glass cutting, polishing, using foils and soldering. Artist and stained glass expert, Noor Springael, also explains how to prepare your workspace, how to work with templates, framing and display techniques and important safety information.
Noor shares all her tips and tricks for making beautiful projects including colour palette, using glass overlays and composition. There are 17 projects ranging from wall hangings, sun catchers, decorative windows, glass floral bouquets, jewellery, candle holders, frames and mirrors. Full sized templates are included for all of the projects.
From the Publisher
Make stunning stained-glass art with this practical guide.
Transferring designs
Learn all the key techniques for stained glass art starting with how to transfer the designs from the full-size templates to the glass.
Cutting glass
There are detailed step-by-step photographs to show you exactly how to cut glass for your projects whether in a straight or curved line.
Foiling
This guide explains the craft of foiling using copper foil with step-by-step photography so you can achieve beautiful results.
Soldering
Soldering is how the pieces of glass are joined together after being copper foiled so it’s an essential part of creating stained glass art.
Heart Suncatcher
You will learn numerous techniques making this beautiful hanging project including how to frame a piece with a brass U channel.
Round Panel
This stunning art deco inspired hanging is more challenging due to the curved shapes, but it is definitely worth the effort.
Rainbow Panel
Learn about the importance of taking your time while grinding the glass to create beautiful, curved pieces like this rainbow panel.
Small Panel with Stand
There are standing projects too like this simple monochrome seed head panel which includes a glass stand.
Cactus Plants
The details on these fun cactus plants are made using two different techniques: hand painting and solder and wire.
Art Deco Planter
This planter involves constructing a three-dimensional shape so precision when cutting and grinding the glass is key.
Publisher : David & Charles (May 9, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1446309444
ISBN-13 : 978-1446309445
Item Weight : 15.7 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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