Everything Stained Glass
Welcomes You
Imagine the delight of making beautiful stained glass for your home and family. Think about the joy creating art from colored light will bring.
Does that sound too difficult, too daunting? Then come on in, and see how easy it is with a friendly stained glass tutor to help and inspire you.
Stained glass transom window by Milly Frances
Find Your Creative Sparkle
Eighteen years ago I was missing a creative sparkle in my life, and it was stained glass that helped me find it. I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it and had no clue as to how to make it. So I started simple and small, by making colorful angel sun-catchers.
I didn't have a studio and I didn't have lots of spare time. Nor did I have mountains of expensive equipment. And yet I made stained glass art to be proud of.
Now I'd like to share what I've learnt with you. No, not just share it, but guide you each step of the way, right from the beginning to the very end of each project.
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Jun 16, 2013
Blue Marlin In Glass
I was intrigued by this pattern because the splash went through the bevels. To my surprise it was not as hard as I had expected. My nephew and his wife
Jun 16, 2013
Engraved Glass Owl
Engraved on glass using diamond burr. Milly's reply: Hi Stafan, You are a talented artist! Do you see these birds around in Auckland, or do you get
Jun 16, 2013
Our Home Affectionately Named
We live on the Intracoastal Waterway in Beaufort, NC. We have so many visitors from up north. They tell us that they are so relaxed when they come to
Jun 14, 2013
Slide Shows Galore
Can I Cut This?
Beginners in stained glass often ask me which shapes they can and can't cut from stained glass, and I find it really hard to explain...
...so I thought I'd try and help them out with a series of three slide shows. One is on the shapes you can and can't cut, one on how difficult these shapes are, and the third shows how to put what you've learnt into practice.
If you want to have a look at them, they're yours... just click here.
Jun 10, 2013
mirror discoloration?
Is the flux leaching into the mirrors in my stained glass pieces? If so, is there a kind that won't discolor the mirror? Or is it the rinsing that does
Jun 04, 2013
Excitement!
New Designs
Wow! For the first time in over 10 years there has been a new stained glass commission in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey, London, UK.
The windows were designed by artist Hughie O’Donoghue and made by Helen Whittaker at Barley Studio in York.
They're HUGE! And they look great in set against the architecture of the Abbey. It's great to see bold contemporary work fitting in so nicely with the Gothic building.
The church was begun by Henry 111 in 1245 and is one of the most important Gothic buildings in the UK.
If you'd like to see a photo of the windows in all their glory, and read a bit more about them, you can click here.
May 28, 2013
Now you see it...
Optical Illusion
One of my ex-students, Pete Hammond, sent me this image yesterday. It's one of his new panels that he's exhibiting at the moment. This piece was inspired by the Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely.
I absolutely love that optical illusion thing… it makes me smile. And it makes me think - all is not as it seems!
With this kind of work, it's really important that everything is exact, otherwise the illusion is broken. You can see from Pete's technique that he's spot on. Pretty impressve all round.
If you'd like to see more of Vasarely's images and make your eyes boggle, there's some here from the Tate website.
May 24, 2013
Engraved Glass Eagle
This eagle is engraved on glass using a dremmel grinder with a diamond burr. I've put black card behind the glass to show scratches. Milly's reply:
May 22, 2013
Fly Free - First Panel
This is my first piece. I had only 5 classes. I think that every angry person should do stained glass. BECAUSE IT'S SO CALMING. I simply fell in LOVE.
May 17, 2013
Butterfly
Butterfly
There's butterflies and butterflies, but this one is a special one! Made by Donna Owens-Beeson at Aanraku Glass Studios, it has a total of 297 wonderful pieces.
I love the upbeat colours and the sense of space created by the use of clear glass. It brilliantly captures those spring days when the whole world is to be marvelled at. I can almost smell it here in my office!
Have a lovely weekend butterfly-spotting :)
May 14, 2013
Calm, calm calm
Fish?
Beautiful. Like a soothing shoal of fish swimming in the ocean. But not really… this is a single sheet of Lambert's hand blown glass! Isn't it wonderful?
I have worked with Lambert's glass before, but transparent, not streaky. It truly had a life of its own, with 100s of striations flying in all directions.
It made the world dance. But isn't that why we make stained glass? :)
If you'd like to drool over Lambert's sheet glass, here's their website: Lambert's Glass
Book your flight to Germany now!
May 09, 2013
Reinforcing Glass Panels
I have designed and created 3 stained glass panels separately and now want to put them together to make a single rectangular panel for a transom window
May 07, 2013
Sound and Vision
Zooom!
This stained glass window in the Netherlands looks like it's moving at the speed of light! Does it make you dizzy, or does is make you feel lively?
When you consider what the building is, the design suddenly becomes very appropriate. It's the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, at Hilversum.
I can't help wondering what it would be like inside… presumably some rooms would be bathed purely in blue light, some in a more patterned glow. Would love to find out!
(Photo: Rogiro via Flickr)
May 03, 2013
Shiraz Mosque
Shiraz Mosque
Love this overload of pattern!
Stained glass, carpets, the ceiling, swirly columns. It's a feast for the eyes. It truly is a spectacular building.
It's the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, and it's in Shiraz, Iran.
I don't often say 'you've got to go and have a look at this', but I am now:
here it is - be amazed!
Rowan Castle took the photo.
Apr 29, 2013
Worlds' Best Stained Glass?
Erawan Museum
This is a pretty spectacular stained glass dome. It's taken from inside the Erawan Museum, Mueang Samut Praken, Thailand.
There was a suggestion that it was in the top 10 of the World's best stained glass. I'm not sure about that - what do you think?
I do love the contrast between the map and activity of human beings and the order of the geometic bands. And the gradual increase of colour as you get further away from the center.
(Photo: Bryds Beautiful World)
You can choose your level and be sure that you'll get the support you need along the way.
All the boring questions like 'what tools?',' how much shall I buy?', or 'is it safe?' will be taken care of.
And where does this leave you?
Free to start creating beautiful stained glassart for your home and gifts to make your family smile.
Nothing beats giving a loved one something you've lovingly made.
So, are you ready for the stained glass sparkle?
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Where To Find What You Need
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Firstly, and most importantly – you. This is where you’ll find your ‘virtual stained glass tutor’.
- How To Make Stained Glass Lead Came Panels
Ask me questions, send me photos and share what you’ve found. I’ll reply with answers, encouragement, suggestions and support.
Together we’ll build a sharing ‘stained glass community’.
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These simple making tutorials will take you through each stage in order, right from the very beginning.
By the end you’ll be making your own stained and leaded windows.
This technique is good for hanging panels, windows and doors and simple lamps.
- Copper Foiling Tutorials
- Stained Glass Applique Tutorial
Click here if you’re want to find out how to make stained glass using copperfoil.
You’ll learn from scratch which tools and materials you need, and how to use them creatively and safely.
This method is best for suncatchers, boxes and hanging panels.
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Here’s where you can learn about making mosaics, or appliqué. This is fantastic for using up bits of leftover cullet from other projects.
Appliqué is great for hanging panels, window inserts and doors.
Stained glass door panels by Milly Frances
- Fusing and Slumping Tutorials
Learn about the basics of fusing - heating fusible glass and melting it together in a kiln.
Then find out how to shape it by using different types of molds.
This technique is best for coasters, bowls and jewelry.
- Painting on Glass Tutorials
This section is for those of you who want to add colour, texture and detail to your stained glasswork with traditional stained glass painting.
It is a bit more advanced, and needs more specialised equipment, including a kiln.
Individual tutorials cover choosing the right paint for your project, mixing it correctly, painting linework and shading.
Here’s where you’ll find out what the different stained glass tools are used for, along with lists of what you actually need and what is lovely, but not essential.
There’s also buying advice on cutters, soldering irons and grinders.
Find out about loading and firing kilns in this section.
Learn what happens to your glass during a kiln firing schedule or ask any question and get an expert answer.
Learn how to make glass panels , starting with this illustrated guide to glass cutting.
Learn more advanced techniques such as etching, painting, fusing and slumping
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