Stained glass

By Kay Bain Weiner

Subjects: Glass painting and staining, Glass craft

Description: Stained Glass covers a complete range of stained glass techniques using the Tiffany copper foil method, ideal for any two or three dimensional glass applications. Comprehensive step-by-step text, 16 pages of patterns, over 300 photos (most in color). Used by many instructors as a text. ** Amazon.com Review The Tiffany copper foil technique for stained glass yields a stronger product and allows for more complicated designs than the traditional lead. Designed as a complete course on this popular technique, Stained Glass combines solid background information--on tools and supplies, cutting methods, definition of terms, soldering--with numerous projects, and rounds out the appealing presentation with color photos of beautiful creations by various stained-glass artists. The step-by-step projects include mirrors, lamps, boxes, clocks, and jewelry, all accompanied by patterns. About the Author Kay Bain Weiner, a dynamic speaker, has taught hundreds of workshops in the United States and abroad. She is the author of 14 books on glass art and design and has also written and produced several related audio and videotapes. Kay is an innovator and developer of various techniques, tools and supplies used throughout the glass industry. Kay has been a featured speaker at National Trade Shows for 14 years. A noted designer, she has worked in stained and fused glass for many years and has had numerous commissions for residential and public buildings.