Stained glass for dummies / by Vicki Payne.
Material type: TextSeries: --For dummiesPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2011.Description: xvi, 320 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cmISBN:- 0470591323 (pbk.)
- 9780470591321 (pbk.)
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Adult Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 748.5028 P346 | Available | 33111006039297 |
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Discover the artist within and create beautiful stained glass
Beautiful stained glass isn't reserved solely for church windows-it can be used to create intricate patterns in home windows, decorate cabinet doors, patio doors, ceilings, skylights, mirrors, lighting fixtures, garden decorations, and much more. Stained Glass For Dummies provides all the information you need to express your creativity and spruce up your home with this timeless art. You'll get a full range of art glass instruction, from traditional leaded stained glass to hot glass-working techniques.
Gorgeous full-color design throughout Includes designs for creating your own stained glass pieces Hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises help you perfect your skillsPacked 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.
Includes index.
Glass, glorious glass -- Easing your way into the art: basic stained-glass techniques -- Practice makes perfect: stained-glass projects aplenty -- Adding a little heat to the mix: working with warm glass -- The part of tens.
From setting up a work area to selecting and purchasing equipment and materials, this guide gives you the tools, tips, and expert advice you need to express your creativity around the home, and make stained-glass projects that can be used anywhere.