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Creative Stained Glass

17 step-by-step projects for stunning glass art and gifts

by Noor Springael
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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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Creative

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 9, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781446381984

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781446381984
      • File size: 114016 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2023

      Award-winning stained-glass artist Springael gives beginners a detailed account of all things stained glass. Starting with basic terminology and required materials, the book gives detailed instructions for transferring designs to glass, along with indispensable information about how to cut, grind, and foil it. With safety in mind, the author explains step-by-step soldering techniques. The book's 17 beautiful projects--ranging from wall hangings and sun catchers to decorative windows, jewelry, and mirrors--are rated in difficulty from easy to hard, which will help the true novice become more adept at the basics before progressing to curving cut glass or creating 3-D projects. Easy-to-follow directions are presented for each one. Ideas that are unique to this book include painting with glass and other paints and detailing flowers with extra drops of solder. A detailed set of templates is provided for all projects, and the book even indicates the specific glass and manufacturers that were utilized in the design. VERDICT An essential how-to book for beginning stained-glass artists.--Charlyn Lyons

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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  • English

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