Basic Stained Glass Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (How To Basics)

I have bought at least 10 books on how to do Stained Galss. Sure wish I had bought this one first!! It is by far the very best how-to book I have found for this subject. It is well written and the photographs are clear and well done. It has this awesome binding that covers the spiral binding. I for one think All craft books should be bound this way. It lies flat on the table with out you having to find a stand to put it in so you can have it open while you work. It takes you step by step through the projects with lots of photographs to help you along. Being a visual learner this is perfect for me. There is also another book by the same author called Beyond Basic Stained Glass Making and I'm on my way to buy that book also, as soon as I finish writting thie review. The only problem with this,and many others, is that it doesn't tell you how to resize a pattern. But if you have a Kinko's or Office Max near you this is not a problem. They can enlarge your patterns for you. For me I have to find a differant solution because I don't have anything like that near me. I did find a program that will do it for you and will tile the pages so you can tape them together, but haven't tried that out yet so I can't say how it works. Ok, now I'm done and I'm off to buy the second book for myself. I hope everyone has a Great Day!!

Yes, a lot of this information can be found online. Yes, it contains patterns for projects you're not going to do. BUT, it has great information on the tools you will need. It gives great instructions on how to start and plan projects, how to do the job correctly, and how to complete those projects. This is a jumping-off point. This will answer most of your questions. And, more importantly, it will help you understand what questions need to be asked as you become more advanced. After reading this, I was able to order what I needed to get started, understood the proper work space layout that I needed, and was ready to start making stained glass within a week. I wouldn't mind a spiral binding so I could lay this out flat, but that's a minor complaint.

This is a great book for beginners (me!). It does not assume that you are ready to commit your life to stained glass art, and are ready to spend thousands of $ for the best equipment and workshop. It gives you the opportunity to try out this hobby. The author explains things very well, and there are tons of photos showing each step of creating a project. Several of the projects are very nice, a few aren't really my taste (tho they may be your taste...); but each one teaches new techniques. Comparing this to "Stained Glass for Dummies:" SGFD assumes a higher level of commitment, and more money. It probably isn't as good for rank beginners, but makes an excellent resource for extra information. And someday you may have that higher level of commitment. It also has many good projects, and a large section devoted to "warm glass" if you're into that.

This book is one of the most helpful I’ve read for people interested in starting in stained glass. The first half of the book is dedicated to equipment, how to use the equipment, and practice exercises that build skill in glass cutting. The projects included vary from beginner to advanced. There are not a wide variety of patterns included, but if you need the basics, this is a book I would recommend.

I purchased this book only to learn how to cut stained glass. The book was easy to read and had plain and simple examples of how to cut stained glass. I was trying to do a stepping stone and didn't need to know anything else about working with stained glass. However, I will say that browsing through the rest of the book that I believe the book would be helpful if I had wanted to learn more aspects of working with stained glass. I like how the book is spiral bound so that I was able to set it open next to the project I was working on. All the pictures were very clear in showing you exactly what to do next.

I wanted a beginning stained glass book to get started without taking a class. This book does the trick. It has great explanations, beautiful photos and is on nice glossy paper. The photos are large and excellent. I especially like that the book is spiral bound and lays open flat. There is a section showing and explaining tools and the steps in using them. The next section is explaining different kinds of glass, with photos and great instructions. It also includes numerous patterns that you can copy and enlarge to whatever size you like. Each pattern and comes with excellent step by step instructions. I am a Mosaic artist and own over 30 mosaic books so I know what a great book looks like. I highly recommend this book.

Great source for getting started in stained glass crafting. Gives list of items/supplies/tools needed to get you on your way to crafting stained glass projects. As well as detailed step by step instructions concerning the glass, and then, a step by step guide through creating your first project. Very informative!! This book was recommended to me by a stained glass shop owner who used it to learn her talents. I have only just begun to collect the items needed and am in the process of persuading my man into building me my "glass shop" so I can get started. Follow-up reviews to come! Good luck in your glass projects! I do recommend this book!

Although the content of this book is clearly written and comprehensive, imagine my chagrin when I visited my local copy store and was refused service when I requested that the lesson pattern pages be copied. Directions for enlargement and type of paper to be used were printed right on the pages,but permissions were not secured to allow purchasers to use the patterns pages (which are intregal to the lessons) without getting permission from the publisher. Ridiculous!!!

happy with the book, good for the beginner.

Un livre complet, qui peut bien suffire pour débuter et plus dans l'art du Tiffany et du vitrail, car il en montre comment faire un petit panel monté comme un vitrail. Autrement, on peut y découvrir et ou revoir tout ce qui concerne l'art de tiffany, depuis les outils, les matériaux, les différents types de verre, les connaissances basiques, é commencer par couper le verre, à mon avis essentiel, et quelques détails importants comme la découpe des cercles à la main, sans acheter l'outil que l'on trouve dans les magasins spécialisés. Toutes les étapes sont décrites, avec profusion de photos, et les patrons sont donnés en alternance, entre les pages de texte, en taille réelle. Les modèles sont simples, mais très jolis, comme la lampe de table, de très belle facture. On peut confectionner, une lampe, un miroir ovale, splendide, 2 décorations de fenêtres pour Noël, un petit vitrail, et comment réparer les pièces cassées. UNe série de patrons sont proposés, en fin d'ouvrage, mais pas de photos sur les créations finies. Lis, dauphin, paysage, et autres, avec grille de couleurs en guise de guide. Un livre complet, avec des explications claires et abondantes, pour une bonne compréhensions du travail du verre dans sa globalité.

servicio muy rapido, libro en perfecto estado, muy detallado y con diseños a mi gusto , seguire comprando por este medio gracias !

Although I have been stained glass making for a few years, I wanted a book to cover everything and make sure I was doing everything properly. I am very satisfied with this book, it covers all I want to know and more and gives me insight and inspiration. It is clear and well laid out with lots of beautiful pictures as well as good advice and tips. I would recommend it for anyone beginning stained glass making, a very good book. Satisfied customer, many thanks.

ガラスカットからランプの作り方など初歩的な事が細かく載っています。 全ての解説が英語で書かれていますが、写真が多く工程が判りやすいと思います。 解説されている作品の型紙も付いているので、写真を見ながら作る事も出来ます。 日本語の解説本を持っていて、「もう少し詳しく知りたいな」と思う人にはオススメです。