Stained Glass for Beginners
Stained Glass for Beginners

Author: Jacqui Holmes

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2018-10-28

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780764356292

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Illustrated with more than 300 photos, this guide covers everything you need to know to begin working with glass. Learn the materials and tools needed, types of glass, and successful techniques, focusing on the copper foil method. While emphasizing the beauty and creativity that's easy to enjoy about this craft, the book offers detailed step-by-step photo instructions for tracing, cutting, grinding, foiling, assembly, soldering, patina use, and more. The 33 projects, each rated in difficulty level, cover a wide range of styles and techniques. All of them beautifully showcase the gorgeous array of art glass available today, and they serve as useful additions to your everyday life or as exceptional gifts: a mobile, candy dish, cutlery holder, mirror frames, lamps, jewelry, and even clocks.

Great Stained Glass Projects for Beginners
Great Stained Glass Projects for Beginners

Author: Sandy Allison

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0811767442

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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.

Zodiac Stained Glass Pattern Book
Zodiac Stained Glass Pattern Book

Author: Anna Croyle

Publisher: Dover Publications

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780486474991

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These original designs feature several patterns for each of the 12 signs, plus a variety of designs that spotlight the entire wheel of the zodiac. Sixteen pages of color photos depict completed projects.

Kicking Glass
Kicking Glass

Author: Neile Cooper

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-05-26

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1789940508

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Creative and practical, Kicking Glass is a step-by-step guide for those wanting to practice the popular craft of stained glass. From simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass with a creative handbook for both the novice and more experienced crafter alike. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Neile's own work including her glorious glass cabin in the woods as well as pieces from some of today's most stylish designers, Kicking Glass is packed with ideas to guide and inspire. This book provides comprehensive technical instruction in the copper foil method, covering everything from tools and supplies to exploratory techniques such as including foraged and found objects into your work. Skills are demonstrated through tutorials with photos, instructional drawings and 16 stunning patterns. Whether you're looking to decorate your windows, create lovely gifts for friends and family or design your own epic masterpiece, Kicking Glass is the essential modern guide to stained glass making.

Stained Glass Projects for Beginners
Stained Glass Projects for Beginners

Author: Lynette Wrigley

Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781504801041

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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 Pattern Book
Stained Glass Pattern Book

Author: Ed Sibbett

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1976-01-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 048623360X

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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.

Copper and Bronze in Art
Copper and Bronze in Art

Author: David A. Scott

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9780892366385

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This is a review of 190 years of literature on copper and its alloys. It integrates information on pigments, corrosion and minerals, and discusses environmental conditions, conservation methods, ancient and historical technologies.

Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden
Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden

Author: George W. Shannon

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781895569728

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Choose from a range of extraordinary mosaic techniques and materials for making 20 exceptional decorative items. Use silicone to apply art glass onto a translucent background for a uniquely shimmering look. Incorporate natural and found objects like fossils and bottles washed up on shore and polished by the sea. Projects include a table adorned with rocks and glass, a mirrored tray, a 3-D decanter, and more.

Craft in America
Craft in America

Author: Jo Lauria

Publisher: Potter Style

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0307346471

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Illustrated with 200 stunning photographs and encompassing objects from furniture and ceramics to jewelry and metal, this definitive work from Jo Lauria and Steve Fenton showcases some of the greatest pieces of American crafts of the last two centuries. Potter Craft