Beyond Basic Stained Glass Making

Author(s): Sandy Allison

ART & CRAFTS

Build on the basic stained glass making skills you already possess. With straightforward text and a wealth of colour photos, this book will show you how to master more advanced stained glass making techniques such as: making complex cuts with a table saw and repeating cuts with a jig system, making and installing hinges, foiling glass jewels and nuggets, creating and fastening mosaic pieces, using a lamp jig, applying patinas to lead and zinc, installing reinforcing wire properly - all skills that will allow you to expand your creative horizons. It also offers step-by-step instructions for creating a tabletop box, a large hanging lampshade, and a decorative mosaic - along with a host of expert advice on how to improve your stained glass making skills.


Product Information

Introduction; Equipment and Materials; Selecting Glass; Basic Skills Review; Advanced Cutting Techniques; Ornate Hanging Lampshade; Stained Glass Box with Hinged Lid; Stained Glass Mosaic; Framing and Finishing a Large Panel; Resources.

General Fields

  • : 9780811733632
  • : Stackpole Books
  • : Stackpole Books
  • : 0.0
  • : 30 April 2007
  • : 280mm X 215mm X 11mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Sandy Allison
  • : Other Book
  • : 748.50282
  • : 114
  • : 750 colour photos & 4 illus