Traditional Leaded Glass Crafting: Projects & Techniques

By Vicki Payne

Book Overview

"The craft's vernacular is defined and illustrated in...TV host-crafter extraordinaire Payne's explanations."-- Booklist The timeless beauty of leaded stained glass is now accessible to home artisans. Vicki Payne, a frequent guest on popular home dcor shows and the host and producer of several nationally syndicated programs, demystifies the basic techniques of this breathtaking art. In detail, she covers tools and materials; choosing, preparing and cutting glass; leading up; soldering; framing, assembling, and finishing the work. Luminous full-color photographs showcase 20 sparkling projects (complete with patterns), including an Arts & Crafts Lantern with Tree, a Bevel Cluster Cabinet Door, "Garden Buddies" ornaments, and a graceful, vintage Rose Window Panel.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402722435
• ISBN13: 9781402722431
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 8.8"