Stained Glass
How do you create a stained glass scene for your window and etc.?
I am completely new to the world of stained glass. I would like to
learn more about it, what kind of tools you need and how to go about doing it, and etc. But I am not even sure where to start.
For real stained glass, there are specialty stores that sell sheets of glass that you can cut. You’ll need a pair of safety goggles to protect your eyes, a tool called a glass scorer to cut the shapes you need, a pair of clamps to break the glass once you’ve scored it, metal strips to place between the glass pieces (often lead as I recall), tools to sauter the corners together, and as I recall hydrochloric acid to keep everything clean. You’d probably want a large work surface. A table that comes to a comfortable height for you to work at while standing, covered to keep it safe tends to work best (I believe we used leftover industrial carpeting).
Start with simpler and/or larger patterns. (Larger pieces are easier to cut than complex small pieces are.) I recommend also working with simpler glass to start with as well, both for cost considerations and because some glass types are difficult to cut. I think the hardest I encountered was cutting a small circle out of mirrored glass. It’s very difficult to break without damaging the mirroring. You can get pattern books at the stained glass stores, there’s software to help you design it yourself, you can commission designs, or you can look to companies such as Dover that reprint public domain works.
You’ll find the people working in glass shops to be a wonderful asset. I’ve never been in a shop that didn’t jump at the chance to help a new person in to the art. You could even visit one just to look around and get a feel for costs and environment before you decide if you’re ready to start. They’re usually happy to answer any questions that come up.
Master the Art of Stained Glass
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