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.
28 modern stained glass projects for the beginner through to the experienced crafter.Muu info
28 modern stained glass projects for the beginner through to the experienced crafter.
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
Poets 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
Crafting stained glass has been Neile Coopers job and passion for over 25 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 is the author of Kicking Glass. Instagram: @neilecooper glasscabinstudio.com
