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Creating stained-glass art isn't expensive or difficult. Beautiful results can be achieved with an artistic spirit and a little know-how!
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Caroline Mills's fascination with the refraction of light through stained glass led her to her hobby, which she says is easy to get started in. Many hobbyists already have basic tools such as a brush and dustpan, a hammer, a screwdriver and a pair of pliers. But a few materials specific to the hobby may have to be purchased, including the following: lead "came," or copper foil with adhesive backing; clear and colored glass; a polishing grinder; and a soldering iron. Mills also advises using proper safety gear, such as face protection and gloves. - Mills begins her project by creating a template for each piece.
- Next, she uses a glass cutter to score the glass. Mills advises that you store the tip of the cutter in a cup of oil with steel wool in the bottom to maintain a smooth cutting edge. When scoring, apply firm, steady pressure.
- Once the glass is scored, Mills" runs" the score line by tapping until the glass breaks.
- She uses a polishing grinder to smooth the edges before covering them with copper foil.
- Once all pieces of glass have been polished and the edges covered with copper foil (or lead came), she uses solder to join the pieces together, continuing this process until the stained-glass piece is completed.
RESOURCES :
Stained Glass Basics : Techniques, Tools, Projects
Model: 0806948779
Author: Chris Rich
Introduction to Stained Glass : A Complete How-To-Do Stained Manual
Model: 0919985041
Author: Randy A. Wardell
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