Traditional Leaded Glass Crafting: Projects & Techniques [Paperback]

Vicki Payne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005

"The craft's vernacular is defined and illustrated in...TV host-crafter extraordinaire Payne's explanations."--Booklist

The timeless beauty of leaded stained glass is now accessible to home artisans. Vicki Payne, a frequent guest on popular home décor shows and the host and producer of several nationally syndicated programs, demystifies the basic techniques of this breathtaking art. In detail, she covers tools and materials; choosing, preparing and cutting glass; leading up; soldering; framing, assembling, and finishing the work. Luminous full-color photographs showcase 20 sparkling projects (complete with patterns), including an Arts & Crafts Lantern with Tree, a Bevel Cluster Cabinet Door, "Garden Buddies" ornaments, and a graceful, vintage Rose Window Panel.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Every type of craft carries with it a unique vernacular. In the case of stained glass, the words appear early in the text: opalescent versus cathedral glass, rondels, glass nuggets, among others. All are defined and illustrated via photographs in the very beginning of TV host-crafter extraordinaire Payne's explanations, along with a complete examination of the tools and supplies needed. Not content to immediately launch into the 20 projects, she devotes a great deal of space to a sample Art Nouveau tulip panel, with easy-to-follow sequential color photographs and straightforward narrative. When it comes to the patterns, the home-accessory designs take their main inspiration from Arts and Crafts style, ranging from a Frank Lloyd Wright-look window panel to simple candle cubes. Too bad that the actual patterns didn't receive as much attention as the sample panel, since beginners might have a difficult time with interpretations. Metric conversion chart included. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402722435
• ISBN-13: 978-1402722431
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,597,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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