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A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil.The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft. The effect of sunlight streaming through colourful stained glass is visually stunning and this collection brings the craft right up to date with techniques and projects for a new audience.There are step-step-instructions and photographs for all the main techniques including creating patterns, glass cutting, polishing, using foils and soldering. Artist and stained glass expert, Noor Springael, also explains how to prepare your workspace, how to work with templates, framing and display techniques and important safety information.Noor shares all her tips and tricks for making beautiful projects including colour palette, using glass overlays and composition. There are 17 projects ranging from wall hangings, sun catchers, decorative windows, glass floral bouquets, jewellery, candle holders, frames and mirrors. Full sized templates are included for all of the projects.
About the author
Noor Springael is a glazier specialising in contemporary 2D and 3D glass art and unique stained glass items. She won the Etsy Klarna People's Pick Award in 2021 for her creative stained glass art. Noor lives with her family in Antwerp, Belgium
Summary
A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil. The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft.
Foreword
Instructions focus on the copper foil technique which is the most beginner friendly, as well as using copper wire to create stems and flowers - a technique which doesn't appear in other books about this subject.
