Glass Art: The Easy Way To A Stained Glass Look - Softcover

PLAID

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080698225X ISBN 13: 9780806982250

Publisher: Sterling, 2000

Synopsis

With glass paint, almost any glass surface can glow with the look of stained glass. Turn a window into a work of art with a painted glass border, or hang painted glass in a window for a festive holiday or party mood.

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Review

Real stained glass is glorious--and terribly expensive. (Yes, you can construct your own, but it requires advanced cutting and soldering techniques, not to mention costly materials.) With translucent glass paint, however, a simulated stained-glass look is now possible, and the effect is a pretty decent imitation of the real thing. Plaid's "Gallery Glass" is the industry leader and is available at almost any craft store for minimal investment. By tracing pattern outlines with simulated liquid leading and filling in the design with some of the 24 window colors, anyone can give their windows, glass doors, and home accessories the appearance of stained glass. Plaid's own book on the subject offers good directions and photos and complete patterns. Though the smaller items (suncatchers, night lights, candlestands) tend toward the cutesy, the large-scale window designs are often restrained and sophisticated. Some practice is required to achieve a professional look, but the basic methods are quite easily learned. --Amy Handy

About the Author

Titles published by Plaid include: Paint Techniques for Home Decorating, Fresh And Fabulous Painted Furniture, Glass Art, Painting Fabulous Floorcloths Decoupage the Easy Way,

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080698225X
• ISBN 13: 9780806982250
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128