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Projects
Make a stained glass window. This is a great tutorial showing you how to make a window. And in this tutorial i make a copy of a 100 year old window. Make a Stained Glass Knight Window
Make Stained Glass Beehive Ornaments (also a window hanging ornament)
This is a fun little project. We make stained glass flowers shaped out of hexagons that look like honey comb. I show you how to do stained glass from start to finish. And we mount them on the beehives. How to make Stained Glass Beehive Ornaments
How to Make a Stained Glass window
Stained glass is an art that almost died out. Good thing it didn't! It is beautiful and you can make it too. I show you how, step by step and I have a video to go with it. How to make a stained glass window.
New: How to Make a Stained Glass Dagger
This is a quirky and fun project you can make and it teaches you some of the fundamentals of making stained glass. How to make a stained glass dagger
Want to see another Stained Glass Project? This one is a diorama called "The Dragon Queen"
Overview of the process
First off, There are two major ways to make stained glass items. One way is with something called Lead Came. And the second way is with something called copper tape. The lead came is the more traditional way to do it. Between each piece of glass is a segment of lead holding things together. This way of doing it is a thousand years old. The copper tape is a newer way to do it. It is where you put strips of copper tape on the edge of each piece of glass then you solder the pieces together. This is 100 years old and was invented by Tiffany of the famous Tiffany lamps and stained glass.
So, What do you need to get started?
This depends a bit on what you want to do. If you want to make a couple of small things like a sun catcher or a stained glass jewelry box then you can get by with a few things. If you want to do a bit more, make an actual window or two or spend a fair amount of time doing this then you will need more tools and a power grinder for sure. But don't fear the power grinder. You can get one especially made for glass at a reasonable price. ( I bought a nice little one for 90 dollars)
Start up:
- Stained glass! Of course
- a glass cutting tool
- A soldering Iron (100 Watts)
- Solder
- Flux and a flux/acid brush (this is for soldering)
-Copper Foil
- Breaker/Grozer Pliers
The Steps in making stained a stained glass object or window:
1. Create your pattern or use one already created (There are thousands of free templates available)
2. Cut pieces of glass for each "piece" in the pattern
3. Apply foil tape to the edges of each glass piece
4. Apply flux and Solder together all the pieces
5. frame the piece in wood, zinc or lead came or something similar
6. Add a patina to the stained glass to age it.
7. Wash off the patina
8. Apply a finishing compound (optional to protect the glass)
9. It is complete and ready to use
I have a complete tutorial on how to make a stained glass window right here.
Stained Glass Kit for Adults,Glass Grinder,Stained Glass Grinder,5/8" + 1" Diamond Grinder Bit,80W Soldering Iron Kit,Glass Cutter Tool Kit
This is a comprehensive kit with a whole lot of tools and supplies that will get you started in the art and craft of making stained glass objects.
LITMIND 24 Sheets Transparent Stained Glass Variety Pack - 4 x 6 Inch Cathedral Art Glass for Mosaic Crafts & Supplies, Assorted Colors Glass Sheets for Stunning Stained Glass Projects
6" x 8" Variety stained glass pack -
- Includes a variety of 8-6" x 8" pieces of glass from various glass manufactures.
Books:
Basic Stained Glass Making -
- Each technique illustrated with color photos
- Complete explanation of tools and materials
- Step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects
This highly detailed guide contains everything the beginner needs to know to make beautiful basic stained glass projects--presented with lavish color illustrations and precise instructions that eliminate the guesswork from each step-by-step activity. Expert techniques and tips for cutting and polishing glass, tracing patterns, soldering, and more are explained with the beginner in mind.
Included is an indispensable section on tools and materials used to make each of the pieces--from classic flat-panel creations to a Tiffany-style lamp. Other topics: setting up a good workspace, safety guidelines, and project variations.
Stained Glass for Dummies -
- Gorgeous full-color design throughout
- Includes designs for creating your own stained glass pieces
- Hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises help you perfect your skills
Packed with practical guidance on everything from obtaining supplies to working safely, Stained Glass For Dummies is the perfect guide for beginner and novice artists and artisans who want to try a hand at this centuries-old art.
Stained Glass Basics -
"Presents the fundamental techniques of working with stained glass....Excellent color photographs and diagrams show materials and tools, as well as the cutting, assembling, and soldering of glass items... includes hanging glass panels, boxes, and lamps.... All have pattern diagrams and technical tips for construction....This is a good book for use with classes of beginning glass crafters."- Library Journal.
A Thousand Years of Stained Glass -
Types of Glass
So far I have found terms like:
- Waterglass
- IridescentGlass
- Wispy glass
- Cathedral glass
- Solid colors
- Textured clear glass
- Mottled
- Baroque
- Dichroic (Mostly used in jewelry)
- Drapery
- English Muffle
- Fracture or steamer
- Glue chip
- Streaky
- Seedy
- Opalescent
ebay also has lots of options:
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