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Beautiful stained glass isn′t reserved solely for church windows–it can be used to create intricate patterns in home windows, decorate cabinet doors, patio doors, ceilings, skylights, mirrors, lighting fixtures, garden decorations, and much more. Stained Glass For Dummies provides all the information you need to express your creativity and spruce up your home with this timeless art. You′ll get a full range of art glass instruction, from traditional leaded stained glass to hot glass–working techniques.
- Gorgeous full–color design throughout
- Includes designs for creating your own stained glass pieces
- Hands–on, easy–to–follow exercises help you perfect your skills
Packed with practical guidance on everything from obtaining supplies to working safely, Stained Glass For Dummies is the perfect guide for beginner and novice artists and artisans who want to try a hand at this centuries–old art.
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Beautiful stained glass is not reserved solely for church windows. From setting up a work area to selecting and purchasing equipment and materials, this handy guide gives you the tools, tips, and expert advice you need to express your creativity around the home and make beautiful stained–glass projects that can be used anywhere.
Art glass basics — learn about different types of glass, assemble your tools, and set up your work space
Explore stained–glass techniques — try your hand at both copper–foil and traditional leaded–glass techniques and projects
Cut your glass — know how to use a pattern, cut your glass pieces to fit it, and fine–tune your glass shapes
Soldering basics — become a first–class solder master with a healthy and safe work environment
All about warm glass — get introduced to some fun, preformed glass shapes, and go through the basics of firing your glass to fuse the pieces together
Open the book and find:
Hints on different types of glass
Tips for selecting the best tools and materials
Pointers for making a safe work space
Step–by–step instructions for copper–foil and lead–came projects with full–color photos
Additional self–directed project patterns
Suggestions for amazing 3–D crafts
Information and instructions on warm glass techniques
Ten strategies to improve your soldering skills
Learn to:
Set up a work area and select and purchase equipment
Create stunning stained–glass pieces
Make coasters, bowls, and other objects using warm–glass techniques
Discover the artist within
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brilliant book for beginners to experienced stained glassers.
well worth the money, just to dip into a page will teach you a new tip.
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