Stained Glass Projects for Beginners: 31 Projects to Make in a Weekend

by Lynette Wrigley

Overview

Stunning to look at and exciting to make, stained glass work is perennially popular. Discover the rich and versatile craft of stained glass with this complete beginner’s guide. Bestselling author and professional stained glass artist Lynette Wrigley shows you everything you need to know to make beautiful decorative pieces for the home. Thirty-one step-by-step projects range from copper foiled and leaded window panels to 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. Even if you’ve never cut a piece of glass before, Stained Glass Projects for Beginners will inspire you with the fascinating potential of stained glass.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781504801041
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/12/2019
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,067,904
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lynette Wrigley is a professional stained glass artist and designer with thirty years experience in traditional and contemporary stained glass. As well as undertaking commissions for doors, windows and walls, she has also designed lighting for restaurants, hotels and homes. Lynette works in a variety of applications from leaded windows to decorative panels, individual artworks, sandblasting, painting and fusing. She runs regular stained glass courses for beginners and has authored several books on stained glass technique.

Table of Contents

Getting Starved

Glass 8

Glass Accessories 11

Tools and Equipment 12

Cutting Glass 22

Assembling by Copper Foiling 27

Assembling by Leading 30

Designing Your Own Pieces 32

Projects

Sunflower Appliqué 36

Candle Cube 38

Blue Gallery 40

Candle Stand 42

Green Square Mirror 46

Decorative Glass Panel 49

Etched Tumblers 55

Blue & Silver Picture Frame 62

Mirror Sconce 64

Pressed Flower Mobile 72

Wild Creations Gallery 76

Mirror Brooch 78

Glass Pendant 80

Primary Colors Gallery 82

Lightcatcher 84

Petal Picture Frame 87

Triple Candle Holder 91

Leaded Light 96

Clocks, Mirrors, and Frames Gallery 100

Leaded Window Panel 102

Etched Mirror 108

Heart Mirror 110

Autumn Leaves 114

Tropical Fish Panel 117

Hanging Roundel 122

Picture Frame 124

Appliqué Poppy Panel 126

Yellow and Green Gallery 130

Three-Dimensional Star 132

Candle Lamp 135

Butterfly Roundel 139

Aegean Candle Box 144

Tiffany Window 147

Window Gallery 150

Patterns 158

Suppliers 172

Photo Credits 172

About the Author 173

Acknowledgments 173

Index 174

Editorial Reviews

Highly recommended for novice glass crafters!

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