Celtic Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Attractive, practical treasury of 91 patterns adapted from The Book of Kells and other authentic sources depicts fabulous mythical creatures, human figures, birds, fish, and abstract designs —all incorporating the fascinating symmetical weaves and interlacings characteristic of Celtic art. Perfect for use in window panels, mirrors, mobiles, lampshades, and other stained glass projects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (December 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048640479X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486404790
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #968,956 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Ideas, August 12, 2000

By	TooManyHobbies "too_many_hobbies" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This book has some great ideas, but I found the patterns themselves crudely drawn. The images look like old hand drawn sketches that were enlarged to fit the page. You could tell where additional lines were added to allow for reasonable glass cutting, and areas of the patterns that should have been symmetrical were not.

I think a title of "Celtic Stained Glass IDEA Book" would be a more appropriate. I am not completely negative about this book. It has some interesting ideas, but just keep in mind that the pattern will have to be redrafted before getting a workable "pattern".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful patterns, April 29, 2004

By	J. Brennan (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have used several patterns from this book with great results. I did make small modifications, but I do that with most patterns! Many of these patterns are quite complex and some involve many, many pieces, but there are also a few that are great for beginners as well. If you are interested in celtic designs, this is the best glass pattern source I have found.