Customer Reviews

162 Traditional and Contemporary Designs for Stained Glass Projects (Dover Stained Glass Instruction)

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I have used a good number of the designs presented in this book for my own creations. Lots of contemporary floral designs and some traditional victorian patterns. Projects range from relatively simple to very complex - designs that fit very well in homes as in commercial establishments. I have adapted one design in this book to be placed in a piece of furniture that I created. All is in black and white, no pictures of completed projects.

I just returned from Joel Wallach's parole hearing. He has been in prison for 26 years for killing my father over the prints used in this book. The police never recovered the prints that my father sent to Wallach's wife. Wallach went on to have the book published while he was in prison. I view any money collected from the sale of this book as blood money. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!!! You can verify this information through the San Diego District Attorney's office. I also hold the publisher morally responsible, too. I'm sure they are aware of the circumstances.

Not only were there great traditional designs, but I also found some beautiful and unique nature designs which I hadn't seen in other stained glass books and I was definitely pleased. The contemporary designs range from fairly simple to complex, but do not contain patterns that are unrecognizable as some stained glass patterns books do. This book definitely has variety, variety, variety.

The designs are wonderful;however, they are all in black and white.. I expected more...

I have this book and have referred to it many times and have used several of the patterns. There is a nice variety and the patterns cover a broad collection of interests and tastes. Excellent book and a must have in the stained glass studio.

Cost for shipping does not match the time for delivery for one. Secondly, no color choices exists except on covers. Thirdly, patterns are very small. Fourthly, you would have to be a professional with tons of equipment/resources to accomplish any completed project. All patterns require technical resizing. 99% of patterns too complex for the novice or intermediate hobbyist.

I bought this as a gift for my mom, she loved it, it was on perfect condition