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Summary: Great starter book
Review: If you are just starting out or are curious about working with stained glass or art glass, as some refer to it, this is an excellent book. It's composition and photographs make it very easy for a beginner to understand. The projects provide a good basis for learning the various aspects of glass; design, layout, foil, soldering and display. Any person brand new to stained glass would do well with this type of book but also check with your local stained glass shop or community college to see if there are classes you could take. It is really great to have others about, not only for the learning process, but to see other projects being made. Good luck!
Rating:
Summary: Great starter book
Review: If you are just starting out or are curious about working with stained glass or art glass, as some refer to it, this is an excellent book. It's composition and photographs make it very easy for a beginner to understand. The projects provide a good basis for learning the various aspects of glass; design, layout, foil, soldering and display. Any person brand new to stained glass would do well with this type of book but also check with your local stained glass shop or community college to see if there are classes you could take. It is really great to have others about, not only for the learning process, but to see other projects being made. Good luck!
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Summary: Wonderful book for beginners
Review: This books begins by telling how to set up your stained glass workshop and discussing safety issues. Next, it lists tools and supplies, providing excellent photos, explanations of use, and approximate cost of each. In the basic skills chapter, the author explains how to hold and use the cutting tool, why you should hold it that way, how to make accurate cuts, what to do if the cut is not good, etc. This chapter also demonstrates how to make curved cuts (through a series of smaller cuts) while avoiding accidental cracking of the glass. It teaches how to plan the more complicated cuts. The book includes tips on soldering, soldering safety, and keeping the tip clean. It includes a series of projects that build upon previously learned skills (a glass panel, a Tiffany-style lamp shade, a holiday candle, a hanging star, and a decorative mirror). It also provides additional patterns for projects. It includes detail instructions on how to apply copper foil and how to use lead came. Finally, there is a small chapter on basic stained glass repair.
This is an excellent book. There is an abundance of very good photos that clearly demonstrate how to use tools and supplies, how to make the cuts, how to assemble the pieces, and how to finish the project. The instruction is well-written and seemed to answer all my questions. At just under $12.00, this book was an excellent buy. I'll look for this author when I make future purchases on this subject.
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