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Stained Glass Basics: Techniques * Tools * Projects

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I purchased this and several other introductory stained glass guides. This is by far the best of all of them that I purchased. It is very simple to follow, details common pitfalls and mistakes (for the most part though there are still many tricks of the trade that could've been highlighted better -- black backings for foil, how to hang and install completed panels, etc.) and includes a broad variety of up-to-date project styles. The pictures in the book are great and include projects that are intended to help the beginner build his/her skills -- and NOT as a vanity display of the authors' works (like I have seen in other texts). For me, the book tells probably 90% of what I needed to know to do stained glass-- the rest, as I've discovered, you simply have to figure out by talking with others or trial and error. One major plus for me -- this is an inexpensive book that is well worth its cost.

I am just beginning in stained glass and found the large color photos documenting each step of the process to be extremely helpful. This book is almost as good as having an instructor in the room with you. One additional item - when you go to buy your tools, ask about the Morton System for cutting glass - it's an excellent partner for applying what you learn in this work.

I've looked at a lot of stained glass how-to books, and this one is the best because it's modern, step-by-step, and has great illustrations and photographs. It's also got a number of good patterns, easy to more difficult, with tips and special instructions. This is the only how-to book on stained glass that I've actually used as a reference as I've been working my first leaded and copper foil projects.

One year ago I saw this book in the store. I had no experience with stained glass, so I bought the book. Read it from cover to cover. Now I do commisioned work as well as sell in my town and other communities in my area. Definite 5 stars.

This book covers just about everything you need to know,i have 2-3 other books and they are good but this one has all their information plus a whole lot more,how to make a cheap tool rack,how to store your glass safely, what restrip is and heaps more.I highly recommend it as THE book to have.The patterns are real cool too with detailed step by step instructions and great tips.

I appreciated the encouragement in this book with a sensible view on safety. Very comprehensive and demystified instructions - lovely simple clear photographs. I read the book before doing a short but excellent course in copper foiling, and it also helped me to get the most out of the course, as I knew so many of the terms and techniques beforehand. A lovely book altogether, which helped this absolute beginner to enter the magic world of stained glass here in Ireland, accompanied by some great U.S. "can do"!

I just finished my first foiled glass project based on what I learned from this book. Each chapter goes through a different stage of a simple foiled or leaded glass project step by step, starting at tool and materials selection. The only thing that would make this book more perfect would be a good list of resources for supplies and training.

I bought three starter stained glass books, and do believe this is the best of them, not so much because it is very different, but it gives good exercises and has excellent step by step pieces of advice and goes at a good pace. The beginner patterns in this book are also nicer than the ones in other books.

This book is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in stained glass as a hobby or profession. It doesn't confuse the beginner with anything too advanced, or with anything that requires unique tools or supplies. The projects range from being very simple to being quite challenging, but none are out of reach for the beginning enthusiast. The photographs are equally as impressive, giving a true representation of the complexity and potential for each project. I reference this book frequently and am always pleased that I find something worthwhile in it.

I love this book! I wanted to learn how to create stain glass windows and coundn't find a step by step book . Until Now. They teach you everything from first aid to how to create beauitful works of art. I'm now in the middle of my first project.