Stained glass - Mary Shanahan

The art of staining glass dates back at least a thousand years. Throughout the centuries, coloured glass has been the province of highly skilled craftsmen and prized as a means of decorating and enhancing some of the most valued and imposing monuments, most obviously places of worship. Now you can create it for decorating your own home! This author imbues her book with a passion for coloured leaded glass and explains all the steps and procedures: Types of glass; Qualities of glass; Materials and equipment; Getting started; Tools; Designing with the colour palette; Cutting glass; Painting on glass; Making unique pieces; Using solder; Assembly techniques; Safety A beautiful inspirational craft which produces work of stunning beauty; Tiffany-style lampshades; Art Noveau mirrors; Terrariums; Display Boxes; Bowls & plaques; Decorative glazing for doors and windows; Basic introduction to the craft a textbook for beginners. Clear instructional photographs and diagrams, and easy-to-follow text; Practice projects give you confidence and experience before you embark on more involved pieces and your own designs and ideas.