How to Make Light Pass Through Glass Using Fiber Optics Have you ever wanted to have tiny spots of really, REALLY bright light (thinks stars or eyes) in your stained glass? It’s notoriously difficult to … (read more)
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)
A Beginner’s Guide from a Seasoned Pro Hey there, fellow stained glass enthusiasts! After nearly a decade of selling stained glass at US craft fairs, Bette Playford has picked up masses of tricks to turn … (read more)
Cutting stained glass is not something you want to do quickly just for the sake of it. But if you have a deadline or lots of repeated orders there are tricks to make cutting faster. … (read more)
Each year I ask my online students for a photo of their favourite stained glass project of the year. The one picture of the work they’re most proud of. Just look what they’ve come up … (read more)
Here’s a page with all my best posts about stained glass tools for you. I thought it’d be helpful to gather them together to provide an easy reference for you. My personal favourites – with … (read more)
Methods For Repairing Broken Stained Glass Fixing broken stained glass is a necessary evil. With glass as a material breakages are inevitable. You know the scenario; you’re happily soldering away on your latest piece only … (read more)
How To Make An LED Backlight For A Stained Glass Panel Backlighting is a great way to display your stained glass as it creates an even and controlled environment both day and night. It eliminates … (read more)
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)
Stained glass lamps are a spectacular way to add colour and light into your room without the difficulty of electrical wiring. Have you always wanted to make a stained glass lamp before but never felt … (read more)
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