Take Control Of Your Glass Cutter
Sometimes big improvements can be made in your cutting accuracy simply by changing the way you hold your glass cutter. There are many many ways of holding a cutter, but the best one is the … (read more)
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 your stained glass work with pride
Don’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.
How To Price Stained Glass
Take a good look at the 3 images below: One is a traditional Tiffany-style lamp…. One a contemporary dual-layered abstract window… And one a geometric window… Now think about pricing. How much are these worth? Or, more to … (read more)
Dalle de Verre Film
This is a gem! A short film (2.5 minutes) showing Dalle de verre being made. If you aren’t sure what Dalle de verre is they’re like chunky mosaics. It’s the technique of sawing or breaking … (read more)
Cutting Glass With Scissors
I’ve been having a fine time in my studio. After reading in a book that you could cut glass with scissors under water (YES! scissors! under water!) I decided rashly that I was going … (read more)
Zinc Came And Black Patina
Do you have trouble getting your zinc came black? Here’s some tricks to make your panels gleam. Question: Thank you for the Pewter Black tip. I ONLY use Jax Pewter Black on my pieces, and … (read more)
Glass On Glass Mosaic Instructions
Have you ever tried Stained Glass Appliqué? It’s a fantastically easy way of creating panels without lead or soldering. What’s more, you can use up all those scappy bits of leftover glass to create stunning … (read more)
Make Your Own Stained Glass Jump Rings
Do you buy ready-made jump rings for hanging your suncatchers? Expensive, aren’t they? Here’s a tutorial showing how to make your very own rings from wire by winding it around a stick of bamboo and … (read more)
Glass Bottle Cutter
Create home projects easily with this glass bottle cutter. Glasses, lamp shades and candle holders are simple to make.