| How to Make Stained Glass | | | | piece in your design. For detailed instruction see |
| Step By Step Directions | | | | http:/ |
| There are basically 10 steps to making stained | | | | Step 5: Cut glass |
| glass | | | | Using the right tools makes this very easy. Not |
| Step 1: Pick a project | | | | sure what the proper tools are, or what supplies |
| This can be a panel, box, cabinet insert, sun | | | | you will need? |
| catcher, fireplace screen or anything else you | | | | Check outhttp:/ and http:/ |
| would like | | | | Step 6: Foil glass |
| Step 2: Find a pattern | | | | Wrap copper foil around each individual piece. This |
| There are many stained glass pattern books to | | | | allows the solder to adhere. For tips and |
| choose from, you can go online to find free | | | | techniques on copper foiling go to http:/ |
| patterns, or you can draw your own pattern. Go | | | | Step: 7 Solder |
| to http:/ for a list of online free patterns. | | | | Solder pieces together. This step will take time |
| Step 3: Select glass | | | | and practice. Be sure to read http:/ |
| There are many manufacturers who produce | | | | Step 8: Attach zinc frame |
| glass. The choices are almost limitless. Check out | | | | This provides stability to your stained glass piece. |
| your local stained glass retail store to view their | | | | For instruction on how to apply zinc frame go to |
| selection. If you would like more information on | | | | http:/ |
| glass manufacturers go to http:/ | | | | Step 9: Apply patina |
| Step 4: Make paper pattern template | | | | Patina is used to draw focus to the glass and |
| This enables you to make a pattern for each | | | | design rather than the solder seams. |