Stained Glass Basics

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Stained Glass Basics
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  • Popular step-by-step instruction book is for all skill levels
  • Begins with the basics, including tools and cutting techniques
  • Discover how easy it is to create with copper foil, overlays, and lead came
  • Then try your hand at more advanced techniques like 3D projects, lamps and more
  • Features instructions for repairs, inspirational color photos and technical tips

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This popular step-by-step instruction book is for all skill levels. It begins with the basics, including tools and cutting techniques, then moves through other topics of interest. Discover how easy it is to create with copper foil, overlays, and lead came. Then try your hand at 3D projects, lamps and more. Also includes instructions for repairs. Inspirational color photos and technical tips throughout.

Artists/Designers: Chris Rich, Marth Mitchell & Rachel Ward. Images from book.

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Pros : Very helpful for beginners. Using one of the patterns to make my first piece. We'll see how it turns out. Serveral interesting patterns in the book that I would like to try.
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Pros : This book is absolute classic. Very informative, easy to follow, clear instructions, inspirational projects.
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Other Thoughts : As the title says these are basics, yet still useful to more advanced stained glass craft person. Good as a reference book, or to use as a refresher.
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