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Nature Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Stained Glass Instruction)

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I found some very interesting nature patterns in this book, but almost a fifth of the book contained designs (at least 12) which I found unrecognizable as anything belonging to nature or anything else. If you are into these abstract designs, then this is an added bonus. I was disappointed and would rather have had traditional nature designs as pictured on the cover.

The designs are very good. The problem I see with this book is there no finished designs or color guides. If you are new to stained glass it could be difficult to visualize a finished design. But all in all a good design book.

I use stained glass designs for ceramic murals as they are very effective in that medium. Some of these designs are a bit complicated but can be simplified with fewer cuts ( lines ). Only a few are really abstract enough to not really be considered nature, the others that appear abstract are leaves or trees, etc. that if done in nature colors would be recognizable. Some have a definite Frank Lloyd Wright feel to them. I guess it all depends on what you are looking for in a design.

I could reiterate what the others have said but I won't make you read it all over again. Trust me, keep looking.