In this section you’ll find every tool and material you need to make stained glass.They’re organised by technique when applicable, with separate pages for Copper Foiling Tools and Leaded Stained Glass Tools. If you’d like to know which tools I use – and why – I have a list of Recommended Tools here. You’ll find reviews and practical information on Glass Cutting Tools, Soldering Irons, Stained Glass Sheets and Grinders.
I take reviews seriously and would never recommend a product I haven’t tried myself. I weigh up both the good and the bad to help you make the right choices for your needs.
Ready-made Starter Kits make tool buying simple. Make sure you get the best bundle of equipment and don’t pay for things you don’t actually need by reading these Stained Glass Kit reviews.
Select the best Soldering Iron and achieve smooth rounded seams. Find out about which wattage you need and the best type of tips to use. Includes amazing stained glass soldering video.
Cut down on waste with a Stained Glass Grinder that matches your particular needs. Read reviews of different grinders and find out which one comes out top for value and quality.
Grinding small pieces of art glass accurately – without losing your fingers! Click the links below to go to the section: Stained Glass Grinder CookieGrinders Mate and Other Grinding ToolsMake A Grinder Jig For Bevelled … (read more)
Best Stained Glass Grinder For Quality And Value The stained glass grinder will soon become your best friend although strictly speaking it is not essential for making stained glass. Click here to jump to Quick … (read more)
Foiling stained glass nuggets can be fiddly and slow. This nifty handmade foiler tool* will improve both the speed and neatness of your nugget foiling. As an added bonus you can use it for another … (read more)
How to Lead an Oval Stained Glass Panel Question: Can you tell me how to go about setting up an Oval piece? Do I need to make a stained glass jig for this?I’m also using … (read more)
What You Get In Your Kit With a glass etching kit you can transform boring glassware into individual gifts for friends. This page will help you Compare kits for value and quality Save time with … (read more)
Find out about specialized stained glass pliers. Learn what grozer and running pliers do and how to use them.
Hi I’m just writing a long list of glass supplies which I need and have noticed that half rounded stained glass lead is approximately £1 per 2m more expensive than flat lead. I have never … (read more)
Making Cutting Glass Easier Cutters Mate I am looking into buying a Cutter’s Mate, glass saw or cutter of some sorts. I am wondering what kind of cutting system most have used on here and … (read more)
Top Performing Soldering Iron Your stained glass soldering iron is one of the most expensive items in your kit. And so it should be! It’s a false economy to buy a cheap stained glass soldering … (read more)
Create home projects easily with this glass bottle cutter. Glasses, lamp shades and candle holders are simple to make.
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