How to Make A Light Box For Stained Glass
Make a Light Box in 15 Minutes A light box is crucial to high quality stained glass work if natural light is not an option. They allow you to assess the colours of the glass … (read more)
Design and Pattern Prep
Designing Stained Glass Letters and Circles
Designing With Stained Glass Circles Do you ever design panels that include stained glass letters and circles, only to realise that the lead (or solder) line chops part of the letter or circle off? It’s … (read more)
Tips for Working with Textured Stained Glass
Finding The Grain Direction The grain direction of textured stained glass is crucial if you want to make eye-catching work. But how do you work it out? I have a simple trick to help you: … (read more)
Getting Stained Glass To Fit
How to make stained glass fit perfectly. Follow these easy diagrams for measuring windows accurately.
Stained Glass Software – Pattern Resizer Review
Using Pattern Resizer – Stained Glass Software Print Full Size Patterns From Home What can stained glass software do for you? Lots and lots is the short answer! Here are just some of the things … (read more)
Calculate How Much Stained Glass You Need
How do you work out how much stained glass you need for your next project? This page will help you calculate how much glass to buy before you get started on your stained glass piece. … (read more)
Cutting Accurate Stained Glass Pattern Pieces
Making Stained Glass Templates That Fit Accurate stained glass templates are crucial for creating beautiful panels. Once you’ve designed or found a stained glass pattern that you’re happy with, the next thing you need to … (read more)
How to Reinforce Stained Glass Panels
How to reinforce stained glass is a question I get asked over and over and OVER 🙂 Sadly, there isn’t a ‘catch all’ answer. There are many different factors to take into consideration when reinforcing … (read more)
Design Original Stained Glass From Scratch
Learn how to make stained glass designs. Follow 5 simple steps and create a unique design from a favorite photo, or find free patterns here.
Measuring the panel for a window
How much smaller should the stained glass panel be in order to fit a window? 1/8 of an inch on each side? Milly’s reply: Yes, 1/8 of an inch smaller each side is perfect. That … (read more)