Stained Glass Tutorials
In this section you’ll find all the step-by-step stained glass tutorials on both the Copper Foil Technique and Lead Came Construction, Glass Cutting and Design and Pattern Prep, Framing and Hanging, Fusing and Decorative Techniques.
Improve your Stained Glass Soldering here
Find tips and tricks to help you achieve a beautifully smooth soldered seam. You’ll discover how to get a lovely rounded edge on your sun catchers and how to fill in unsightly gaps.
A Sparkling Finish is yours
Patina and Polish is the last step and the one that truly makes your stained glass stand out. Find out how to achieve a gorgeous uniform finish and see your work gleam.
Hang you stained glass work with prideDon’t end up with stacks of stained glass gathering dust in a cupboard. Find out how to Frame and Add Hooks so that your beautiful work takes centre stage.
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Stained Glass Garden Stake
Make this butterfly stained glass garden stake and add a flash of colour to your garden. It can stay outside in all but the most extreme weather - in which case bring it inside temporarily. I would recommend using a slightly wider foil for the edges to give the solder…
Using A Vintage Plate In Stained Glass
Using a vintage plate in stained glass is not as hard as it seems. You can use both the leading method and copper foil to do this. Using A Vintage Plate In Stained Glass Instructions for Copper Foil Method Say you wanted to make a square panel, like the one…
Stained Glass Cutting Technique – Tips for Accurate Cutting
Improve Your Stained Glass Cutting Technique Accurate cutting by Milly's student Denise Whittle There are lots of factors that result in an accurate stained glass cutting technique. The angle of the cutter head, the pressure and consistency to name a few. You know this but continue to struggle. Your panel grows…
Decorative Soldering Dots
How to do Decorative Soldering Dots Here's a brand new way of creating decorative soldering dots. It's neat, its foolproof and it's quick. You can't argue with that. It was suggested and demonstrated by Georgia Hamilton. A big hands together for Georgia. Gather all the tools together and start creating…
Stained Glass Christmas Tree Pattern Instructions
Stained Glass Christmas Tree Pattern This stained glass Christmas tree pattern is a spectacular 4-sided festive delight. It would look great as a table decoration as it stands up on its own. The pattern could easily be adapted for other designs. For example, you could make a 4-sided stained glass…
Stained Glass Lead Soldering The Easy Way
Stained glass lead soldering is FAR easier than soldering copper foil . The main reason for this is that you are only soldering a small area each time rather than along a whole seam. Think cake decorating; it’s the difference between piping a whole border and piping a Swiss dot.…
Cutting Lead Came Angles
Cutting Lead Cames - How To Make Accurate Straight Cuts & Angles Cutting lead came for stained glass isn’t as hard as you might think. To make an accurate cut on both sides of the panel you have to cut straight down. This is so that you will have neat…
Stained Glass Lamp Bases – Unique Bamboo Idea
1. By Floor van Asten 2. By Floor van Asten Stained glass lamp bases made from bamboo are a new one on me! The combination is stunning. The colourful stained glass together with the bamboo is truly unique. I have to confess it's not my idea. I was sent an…
Stained Glass Soldering Techniques – The Key to Smooth Soldering
What REALLY makes a smooth solder seam? Great soldering technique by Milly's online student Maggie Winters You all know that lumpy solder seam feeling. You try and TRY to improve your stained glass soldering techniques but STILL you can't get a nice smooth finish. Well I have a secret for you.…
How To Make Stained Glass
Stained Glass Copper Foil Tutorials Learning how to make stained glass is easier if broken down into bite-sized pieces. The Copper Foil Technique Tutorials below guide you through each process, one at a time, in a logical sequence. If you want to fast track your skills my online Stained Glass Made…