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