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Creative Techniques for Stained Glass

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* Provides templates that make the projects easy to do. Crafters can also use the authors' tips to design their own creations.

* Covers both copper foil techniques and the authors' innovative approach with random shapes and exposed spaces--readers can use either technique, or mix and match to craft something totally new.

* Has instructions for every project under the sun, including light switches, lamps, window panels, suncatchers and purses.

With projects in a range of skill levels, readers can choose just how easy-or challenging--they want to make their crafting experiences!


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 748.5028
EAN: 9781581806045
ISBN: 1581806043
Label: North Light Books
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2004-10-26
Publisher: North Light Books
Studio: North Light Books


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• Basic Stained Glass Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (Stackpole Basics)
• Creative Stained Glass: Modern Designs & Simple Techniques
• The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns
• Modern Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book
• Beyond Basic Stained Glass Making: Techniques and Tools to Expand Your Abilities (Stackpole Basics)


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

little unique -
I ordered this book based on the reviews and was disappointed. It is going into the recycle bin. It is not even worth the shelf space. I don't like the write bad reviews as I appreciated the hard work that went into this book. It's not a book for me, a mid level stained glass person that loves all types of glass. I thought the book contained the same type of projects as most others. It gave an overview of technique. This would not be enough for a beginner and an advanced user would not need it. I did not find any "tricks of the trade" (how to cut circles, how to wire reinforce a panel). For beginners things like "fold the copper" does little to help with details such as making sides even, what to do when it wont stick or wrinkles, and using the word "burnish" with no descriptions is confusing. On page 8 the book describes the different types of glass, with thumbnail pictures. More information is needed on best uses for each and how the different types impact the overall feel.

Projects:
Flower window, a daisy type flower in a arch shaped hanging panel
Mirror, perimeter framed with squares of stained glass randomly placed
Dragonfly garden stake, solder to chanel
Bird of paradise window panel
Ornaments, bell, tree, bird, simple snowflake (with zig zag wire laid across)
hanging picture frame with wire and beads dangling, simple decrotive solder
earring holder, 3 pieces of glass form a triangle with wire mesh in center
house number, circle with wire and bead around perimeter, purchase & glue numbers
rose garden stake, circle with rose design center solder to channel
light switch plate, 2 pieces with wire decoration
Purse, for display, has no sides, is just a triangle with a strap. iridized glass
sunflower in a circle.
night light. very simple rectangle design
night light midnight moon, open work, uses nugget and wavy solder
abstract panel, open areas, nuggets, raw edges
sunshine mirror, round mirror, triangles of glass and more wire accents
botanical window, simple design panel
candle holder, open areas in cube, wire accents, great inspiration--use up old
pieces of left over glass to make cubes for candles, I would add feet to lift
up so heat does not damage furniture. Nuggets would make great feet The
book gave no tips on how to make sure the sides square up, shame shame.

As I wrote this I noticed all the different projects that used wire. Maybe this is why others thought the book to be unique. The wire, often with beads, is soldered onto the pieces, left poking into the air, or decorates the edge. To me it is nothing new, just an extra decoration poking out. It is not a decorative solder technique. In the case of the light switch, the wires poking out would be a problem if you tried to turn on the switch.

Overall the projects are simple, few pieces, and designed for beginners. But key info is missing if you are just starting out. I know the glass store in my area offers classes. And they are always ready to help anyone, provide ideas, give hints, etc. After all, if you love glass they get a new customer.

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Creative Techniques For Stained Glass -
Good book mainly for those that are looking for creative projects in 3D.
Very good pictures.

Brilliantly Creative, Clear and Concise -
I have tried stained glass with several different instructors, but without a lot of success. The instructors had their own technique and were busy with a lot of students. This terrific book shows you the way and not only with words but with the pictures and all the steps needed. Obviously the authors are experienced teachers, creative and educated in their art.

I highly recommend this book to anyone from beginners to advanced. You will want to keep it for learning and reference. The book gives education on everything you would need to know about stained glass. Wish my previous instructors had read this book. Enjoy!

Interesting and Fun! -
If you want to venture outside the realm of traditional stained glass creations, this book is for you! There are several projects in this book that take minor steps away from the traditional techniques and far more that go beyond. It was fun from start to finish...a must have for any stained glass library!

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Great Intermediate Ideas -
This was full of interesting, out-of-the-ordinary, ideas.
There are far better books out there if you are a rank beginner, but if you have started to master some of the beginning techniques and are looking to expand your "repertoire" this is the book. It has some really creative ideas for projects that are beyond the basics but don't require expertise either.
The directions are detailed and easy to follow with plenty of full-color photos.