Raise Your Glass: 28 Stained Glass Projects, Patterns and Tutorials

by Neile Cooper

Overview

28 modern stained glass patterns for the beginner through to the experienced crafter.

From the author of Kicking Glass, Neile Cooper's next book provides a wide range of beautiful patterns, projects, and tutorials, all accompanied by stunning photography.

Whether you're creating your first suncatcher or are ready to dive into intricate 3D designs, this book offers something for every skill level. Starting with simple colourful charms you'll quickly master the copper foil technique and progress to crafting more complex pieces such as a woodland mirror, a forest treasures mini-shelf and magical pendant lampshades. You will work with paint, wire and wax and will learn how to design patterns from your favorite photos.

Each project builds on the last, offering clear and supportive step-by-step instructions, tips for mastering the craft and techniques that will bring your stained glass art to life. Unleash your creativity and watch as your skills grow – one beautiful piece at a time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789943702
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	04/21/2026
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	9.45(w) x 11.02(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Crafting stained glass has been Neile Cooper's job and passion for over 20 years. Based in Sparta, New Jersey, USA, she has created everything from jewelry and tiny boxes to large-scale win­dow installations. In 2015 Neile began creating her stained glass cabin in the woods, a small sanctuary clad entirely in reclaimed window frames filled with her stained glass. She is an experienced educator and gives regular tutorials and workshops.

Table of Contents

Introduction

A Guide to Using This Book

Workshop, Tools, and Supplies

Glass

Using Patterns

The Complete Stained Glass Process

- MACKINTOSH ROSE SUNCATCHER

Using patterns and templates

Cutting glass

Grozing grinding, and final glass preparation

Foiling and burnishing

Laying out

Soldering

Edge finishing

Attaching hanging loops

Cleaning, patina, and polishing

Painting glass

Carolyne Heppenstall

Charm Bracelet Suncatchers

- HIGH FIVE

CHARM BRACELET SUNCATCHER VARIATIONS

- BUDDIES

- FIREFLY

- LA LUNA

- EVENTIDE

- NILLA SKY

- SERPENTIS

- LUCKY CLOVER

Chevonne Ariss

Time Capsules

- RAY OF LIGHT

- OCULUS

- PALOMA

Laure Forêt

Designing From a Photo

- RUSSIAN LAKE

- EAST BAY

Mirror Glass

- WOODLAND MIRROR

- MEADOW MIRROR

Window Toppers

- ARCHIMEDES OWL

- BIRDWING BUTTERFLY

- HAVISHAM BAT

Masako Ozaki

- FOREST TREASURES MINI SHELVES

Poet's Society Desk Set

- PENCIL BOX

- MOLESKINE SLIPCASE

Rebekah Marxen

Pendant Lights

- HÉLÈNE

- ST. JUDIE

- MARA

Gertrude Dufeudedieu

Propagation Stations

- FRIENDSHIP

- ROOT DOWN

Building on a Three-dimensional Form

- WEEPING WILLOW LAMPSHADE

Pattern templates

Glossary

Resources & Suppliers

Photo Credits