Free How To Make Stained Glass Tutorials
Learning how to make stained glass involves many different stages which are easy if taken one at a time. The ‘beginners techniques’ section below takes you through each step of making a leaded window in order – by the end you will be able to make your very own stained glass panel.
The ‘advanced techniques’ list shows you how to make stained glass using the decorative processes that need more complicated equipment – e.g. kilns for glass painting and glass slumping or hydrofluoric acid for glass etching. These are the techniques that will enable you to add much more detail and visual interest – like the medieval devils in the Fairford Church stained glass windows, for example.
See Milly at work in a new video showing her making a stained glass panel
Beginners techniques: |
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Learn how to measure the aperture for your stained glass panel accurately. |
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After designing your stained glass window and drawing it to scale, you need to make a cutline to use for cutting your glass. |
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This illustrated guide to glass cutting takes you through each step needed to cut glass accurately. Includes cutting deep curves and using grozing pliers. |
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Illustrated instructions for stained glass - making leading easy with step-by-step guide |
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Illustrated guide to stained glass - solder your panel together by following these easy steps. |
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Learning how to stain glass means getting messy – the step-by-step guide continues with ‘Cementing Your Panel’ |
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Illustrated Stained Glass Craft Guide – the final step – polishing your leaded panel |
Advanced techniques: |
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Learn about how to make stained glass using glass etching. Includes information on hydrofluoric acid, resists, acid paste and abrading. |
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Transform and personalise your glassware with glass etching stencils |
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Learn about different types of moulds for slumping glass, and which to use for your stained glass project. |
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Recipes and information for slumping glass molds. Includes plaster, clay and |
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How to stain glass with silver nitrate. Helpful advice on applying and firing silver stain. |
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An overview of fused glass – essential introductory information about fusing – melting glass together. |
A look at stain glass window film – take my comparison test and see if it’s any good. |
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A word of warning: everything to do with how to make stained glass is dangerous! You’ll get used to the alarming skull and crossbones image that adorns the packaging of all you buy… But it’s there for a reason, and while I can tell you about each process, I can’t be there to ensure your safety, and can take no responsibility for any accidents you may have. Be sure to seek advice from individual sellers before using any dangerous materials or equipment.
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