Creative Stained Glass: 17 step-by-step projects for stunning glass art and gifts

by Noor Springael

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446309445
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	05/09/2023
Series:	Creative , #4
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Noor Springael is a glazier specialising in contemporary 2D and 3D glass art and unique stained glass items. She won the Etsy Klarna People's Pick Award in 2021 for her creative stained glass art. Noor lives with her family in Antwerp, Belgium

Table of Contents

Introduction 04
About Stained Glass 06
Materials 08
Tools and Equipment 12

THE BASICS
Setting Up Your Workspace 18
How to Transfer Templates 20
How to Cut Glass 22
How to Grind Glass 24
How to Paint Glass 26
How to Foil Glass 28
How to Solder 30
How to Finish a Project 32

THE PROJECTS
Diamond Suncatcher 36
Poppy Suncatcher 40
Angular Terrarium 44
Butterflies 48
Wildflower Bouquet 52
Suncatcher Mobile 58
Heart Suncatcher 62
Cactus Plants 68
Art Deco Planter 72
Square Panel 76
Corner Panel 80
Small Panel with Stand 86
Rainbow Panel 90
Round Panel 94
Triangular Design with Brass 98
Snowflake with Bevels 102
Geometric Mirror 106

Templates 110
About the Author, Suppliers and Thanks 126
Index 127

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

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

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