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Stained Glass Projects for Beginners: 31 Projects to Make in a Weekend (IMM Lifestyle) Beginner-Friendly Tutorials for Copper Foil and Leaded Window Panels, Frames, and Lightcatchers, Step by Step - Softcover

Lynette Wrigley

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9781504801041: Stained Glass Projects for Beginners: 31 Projects to Make in a Weekend (IMM Lifestyle) Beginner-Friendly Tutorials for Copper Foil and Leaded Window Panels, Frames, and Lightcatchers, Step by Step
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1504801040 ISBN 13: 9781504801041
Publisher: Design Originals, 2019

Synopsis

A complete stained glass course in one book for beginners!


Stunning to view and exciting to make, stained glass projects remain a popular craft for home décor enthusiasts and DIY crafters. This book offers a complete beginner-friendly guide to the art and techniques of decorative glass work.

  • 31 step-by-step projects including copper foiled and leaded window panels, candle holders, mirror and picture frames, lightcatchers, and more
  • Beginner-friendly techniques covering cutting, polishing, tracing patterns, copper foiling, leading, and soldering
  • Projects for every skill level, from simple starter pieces to advanced flat-panel creations for doors and windows
  • Combine traditional and modern methods to create unique decorative glass art
  • Inspirational photo galleries showcase dozens of designs from contemporary stained glass artists

Professional stained glass artist Lynette Wrigley teaches everything you need to know to craft beautiful decorative pieces. Thirty-one guided projects include copper foiled and leaded window panels, candle holders, mirror and picture frames, lightcatchers, and more. Essential methods for cutting, polishing, tracing, soldering, and assembling glass pieces are clearly explained with beginners in mind.

Even if you have never cut glass before, Stained Glass Projects for Beginners will inspire your creativity and show the fascinating possibilities of this versatile craft.

Perfect for aspiring stained glass artists or experienced hobbyists seeking new ideas, this book is an ideal starting point for creating personalized decorative projects, gifts, and home accents.

Highlights:

  • Complete beginner-friendly stained glass course
  • Step-by-step instructions for 31 creative projects
  • Learn copper foil and leaded panel techniques
  • Build candle holders, mirrors, frames, lightcatchers, and more
  • Expert guidance on cutting, polishing, tracing, and soldering
  • Inspirational gallery showcasing modern stained glass designs

Whether crafting for yourself or making gifts for holidays and special occasions, this book provides all the knowledge and inspiration needed to bring your stained glass ideas to life.

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About the Author

Lynette Wrigley is a professional stained glass artist and designer with thirty years experience in traditional and contemporary stained glass. As well as undertaking commissions for doors, windows and walls, she has also designed lighting for restaurants, hotels and homes. Lynette works in a variety of applications from leaded windows to decorative panels, individual artworks, sandblasting, painting and fusing. She runs regular stained glass courses for beginners and has authored several books on stained glass technique.

From the Back Cover

Learn to Make Your Own
Beautiful Stained Glass Crafts

Discover the rich and versatile craft of stained glass with this complete beginner's guide. Bestselling author and professional stained glass artist Lynette Wrigley shows you everything you need to know to make gorgeous decorative pieces for the home. Even if you've never cut a piece of glass before, Stained Glass Projects for Beginners will inspire you with the fascinating potential of stained glass.

  • 31 easy-to-make projects range from simple light catchers and lanterns to fabulous flat-panel creations for doors and windows.
  • Beginner-friendly tutorials are illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs.
  • Expert methods for cutting and polishing, tracing patterns, soldering, and more are explained with the novice in mind.
  • Inspirational photo galleries showcase dozens of glorious design ideas.

"Lynette Wrigley... combines fine-art sensibility with broader technical expertise and craftsmanship to produce subtly crafted and finely balanced work"
—Glass is more! e-magazine

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Publisher
Design Originals
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1504801040
ISBN 13 
9781504801041
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
176
Rating
  • 4.17 out of 5 stars
    23 ratings by Goodreads