How to Make Stained Glass
How to Make Stained Glass
Step By Step Directions
There are basically 10 steps to making stained glass
Step 1: Pick a project
This can be a panel, box, cabinet insert, sun catcher, fireplace screen or anything else you would like
Step 2: Find a pattern
There are many stained glass pattern books to choose from, you can go online to find free patterns, or you can draw your own pattern. Go to http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/stainedglasspatterns.html for a list of online free patterns.
Step 3: Select glass
There are many manufacturers who produce glass. The choices are almost limitless. Check out your local stained glass retail store to view their selection. If you would like more information on glass manufacturers go to http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/cathedralstainedglass.html
Step 4: Make paper pattern template
This enables you to make a pattern for each piece in your design. For detailed instruction see http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/stainedglasspattern.html
Step 5: Cut glass
Using the right tools makes this very easy. Not sure what the proper tools are, or what supplies you will need?
Check out
http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/stainedglasstools.html and http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/stainedglasssupplies.html
Step 6: Foil glass
Wrap copper foil around each individual piece. This allows the solder to adhere. For tips and techniques on copper foiling go to http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/foilstainedglass.html
Step: 7 Solder
Solder pieces together. This step will take time and practice. Be sure to read http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/soldering.html
Step 8: Attach zinc frame
This provides stability to your stained glass piece. For instruction on how to apply zinc frame go to http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/framedstainedglass.html
Step 9: Apply patina
Patina is used to draw focus to the glass and design rather than the solder seams. You can find detailed instructions for applying patinas at http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/patinas.html
Step 10: Clean and polish
This last step will give your project the shine and brilliance you are looking for. For additional information check out http:/www.creativity-in-glass.com/cleanandpolish.html
About the Author
Stained Glass Artisan
Is it easy to cut glass from an electric or gas oven?
My daughter broke the glass on the wood heater and I want to cut the glass from and old electric oven door to replace it. I have a grinder and was hoping there might be a Glass Cutting wheel I could use to cut the oval shape.
I used to be a glazier. Dont bother with trying to cut the glass from the old electric oven door. If it is tempered you will not even be able to cut it without it shattering into a million pieces. You need to use tracing paper, newspaper, etc. to make a pattern of the exact size of the oval shape you need to cut, then you can take it to a glass company and they will do it for under fifteen bucks, or you can purchase a piece of glass (make sure you get the correct thickness) for under $5. If you are going to try to cut the oval (and I dont recommend it), you have to use a Sharpie to transfer the pattern to the glass. Then you cut as follows, from the left edge of the glass around the upper half of the oval all the way to the right edge of the glass. Snap this off, then cut around the bottom edge of the oval. You will not get a clean break on any of this, and will have to nip around it with glass pliers. Really, you will waste more time and money trying to do this yourself. Go to the Glass company, it's cheap.
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