Book Description
Grow a glass garden—and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you’ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Glass Studio, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead came construction, from materials and tools to how-to techniques.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
The Stained GlassGarden Book.......2007-09-23
The Stained Glass Garden Book is very informational. Priced at a reasonable price on Amazon.
Beginner projects and fun things.......2007-08-10
This book RULES!! and it is hardcover. Chuck full of groovy projects and nifty tips for all levels of glass wranglers. I fully endorse it, and am itching to get started on the next project!
Cool projects.......2007-04-11
I have been working with stained glass for awhile now,and I am always looking for new ideas.I could not afford the classes and materials,so I got hired on in a glass shop.Now,I make things all the time,for other people.This book gave me some some great ideas of things to make for the garden.Flowers don't last forever,but glass looks beautiful and lasts for a long time.I love the sprinklers,I think they are lovely!
Something different.......2007-04-10
I enjoy using this book, it is well laid out with materials list for every project, it has easy to follow steps, very clear illustrations and lovely ideas.
Like most books there are some projects I don't particularly like - but other people may like them, even so these projects can lead to new ideas using different types of materials.
It also contains some challenging projects that in time - who knows I may take on
What I was looking for.......2007-01-22
I am a novice in stained glass...I know the fundamentals of cutting, soldering, finishing, etc.. What this book provides is some really cool extensions and applications of the basic skills. There are awesome designs that will be great in any garden either as a gift or, if you are an artist looking to produce pieces, works that will sell themselves.
Book Description
Comprehensive archive of motifs — easily adaptable as templates for stained glass work — offers a magnificent array of designs: landscapes, florals, geometric shapes, birds and wildlife, much more. Varied shapes and sizes make these designs ideal for windows, mirrors, panels, sidelights, other uses. Immediately usable and royalty-free.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent pattern book.......2006-10-19
I have this book and have referred to it many times and have used several of the patterns. There is a nice variety and the patterns cover a broad collection of interests and tastes. Excellent book and a must have in the stained glass studio.
It is Ok but..........2005-07-19
The designs are wonderful;however, they are all in black and white.. I expected more...
great designs abound.......2003-09-14
Not only were there great traditional designs, but I also found some beautiful and unique nature designs which I hadn't seen in other stained glass books and I was definitely pleased. The contemporary designs range from fairly simple to complex, but do not contain patterns that are unrecognizable as some stained glass patterns books do. This book definitely has variety, variety, variety.
A regular source of inspiration for me.......2000-11-22
I have used a good number of the designs presented in this book for my own creations. Lots of contemporary floral designs and some traditional victorian patterns. Projects range from relatively simple to very complex - designs that fit very well in homes as in commercial establishments. I have adapted one design in this book to be placed in a piece of furniture that I created. All is in black and white, no pictures of completed projects.
Book Description
Designs featuring specially cut glass that captures and refracts light. Floral, geometric, animal, Art Nouveau, Victorian motifs in varied shapes. Create mirrors, mobiles, door panels, more.
Customer Reviews:
Stain.......2007-08-02
stain glass is my favorite and I look at this book long ago when I am little. This book is really good for stain glass projects.
All designs need to be enlarged.......2001-04-16
The only reason I gave this book a 4 is all designs need to be enlarged, and there are no pictures of the finished designs.
Below is a portion of the publisher's note within the book, that will give you some good information.
"Bevels and glass jewels add sparkling points of interest to any stained glass project. This book includes 83 floral, geometric, bird, butterfly, fish, Art Nouveau and Victorian style patterns that have been specially designed to highlight the faceted and shaped glass pieces that appear within them. The patterns appear in square, rectangular, circular, octagonal and free-form shapes and can be used for lightcatchers, door and window panels, box tops and glass projects. Bevels and jewels are no more difficult to incorporate into a pattern than regular stained glass sections."
Later in this same section they go on further about the contents of the book.
"The illustrations on pages 4-7 show the true size (and in some cases two views) of all the bevels and jewels that appear within the patterns on pages 8-64. The patterns, however, appear within the book at half their actual size and will need to be xeroxed at a 200% enlargement in order for the bevels and jewels to fit. The measurements that are printed next to each pattern give the dimensions to which it will be enlarged when doubled in size."
My impressions of the book, as I just received it are positive. There are some pretty nice designs inside from the tradition looking door insert types to some pretty intricate bird, fish and flower designs. None except for the cover are shown as a picture, all are sketches and drawings. Inside both covers are drawings with suggested colors of 11 of the designs within, but the rest only have the patterns in black and white. All patterns have other patterns on the back side.
Some details are:
8 butterfly designs (some with flowers)
3 birds
3 fish
7 flowers (distinctly flowers and not stylized geometric renditions)
The bulk of the book, is stylized flower or geometric designs. Really neat looking ones. This is not surprising as the bevels and jewels are limited to specific geometric shapes.
All in all a decent book.
Book Description
It’s absolutely breathtaking! The owners of the award-winning On the Edge Glass Studio have produced a wide-ranging, sumptuous collection of stained glass mosaic patterns that even beginners can enjoy crafting. Esteemed artists George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen offer a wealth of inspiration and instruction, as well as 23 projects for wall clocks, plaques, and hangings; trays and decorative plates; tabletops, nightstands, and headboards; and more—plus an additional ten garden stone ideas. A basics section covers everything a newcomer needs to get started—from copying the patterns to scoring and cutting to making tesserae—and individual sections focus on mosaic construction techniques and translucent mosaics. There are dozens of “Helpful Hints” boxes, as well as definitions of terminology.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
A Mosaic Book.......2007-05-07
Judging from the title and the cover image, I bought this book expecting traditional stained glass patterns. The book turned out to be a rather nice collection of mosaic patterns using stained glass as tesserae and cut shapes. The book covers various projects for use in home decorating such as wall art, serving trays, table tops and garden stones. The cover image is actually a headboard for a bed.
NOT STAINED GLASS!!.......2007-04-02
I bought this book because I'm taking a stained glass class and wanted more ideas for how to incorporate pieces in my home. While the projects are beautiful, they are not stained glass but are all mosaic tiles. I was extremely disappointed with this book and wish the publishers had insisted on an accurately descriptive title for this book, especially since the piece on the cover could easily be a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired stained glass window.
Awesome mosaic book.......2007-01-30
I LOVED this book. I have quite a collection of mosaic books and this is one of the better ones, with some more advanced projects. Beautiful pictures of the projects.
Book Description
Create lightcatchers, window panels, candle shelters, and other attractive projects with this collection of charming floral patterns. Roses, lilies, irises, and other flowers in a variety of styles. From simple to complex. Sources of Supply included.
Customer Reviews:
Quality Images.......2000-04-19
My application of Mr. Sibbett's designs begin with their being scanned. As with all his books the quality of the images in this book are very good. I appreciate the slight similiarity between some images that lend themselves well to making matching items. A variety of designs from simple to more complex are offered. At most their are two to a page making them easy to work with.
Nice floral patterns.......1998-12-05
Lots of nice patterns of "modern" looking floral designs in circles and squares.
Book Description
Nearly 100 patterns (kingfishers, toucans, butterflies, etc.) add vibrancy to stained glass projects—lightcatchers, windows, mobiles, etc. Accessible to intermediate/advanced glassworkers, careful beginners. Original Dover (1984) publication. Publisher’s Note with Sources of Supply. 94 designs.
Amazon.com
Despite its slim profile (only 96 pages), this guide packs a wallop. Each of the 25 step-by-step projects comes with a complete gridded and fully keyed template and a good photo of the finished item, plus there is good coverage of all the basics (tools, materials, the work area, pattern transfer, glass cutting) as well as the fundamentals of the two different techniques (direct method, and indirect or reverse method), making the base/support structures, and wall-mounting the heavy items. The lovely designs tend toward the colorfully abstract but also include florals, insects, and a beguiling mermaid on a sink backsplash. Many of the patterns are fairly intricate and include lots of curves, so the novice glass cutter may want to start with a simpler book, or else do a lot of practicing first--the authors have thoughtfully supplemented their thorough glass-cutting explanations with full-size practice patterns. --Amy Handy
Book Description
From bits of brightly colored glass, put together magical mosaics. All the information is here—selecting and cutting glass, copying and transferring patterns, and setting up a safe work area. Practice your technique on full-size patterns; helpful hints alert you to common errors, and photos capture every step. Then try 25 fabulous projects: planter boxes, wall hangings, a lily-pond birdbath, mosaic tabletops, and garden stones.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent instruction on Stained Glass Mosaics.......1998-11-06
Shannon & Torlen have once again written an excellent book on stained glass instruction. They have produced an exceptional, easy to follow instruction manual with high quality photographs on Mosaics. Being a stained glass instructor, I recommend this book to all hobbyists and stained glass artists, as I do to my students. I look forward to the release of the authors third book on sandblasting, leaded glass and copper foil construction!!
Book Description
“Presents the fundamental techniques of working with stained glass....Excellent color photographs and diagrams show materials and tools, as well as the cutting, assembling, and soldering of glass items... includes hanging glass panels, boxes, and lamps.... All have pattern diagrams and technical tips for construction....This is a good book for use with classes of beginning glass crafters.”—Library Journal.
Customer Reviews:
Nice photos, but..........2007-09-30
Years ago I took a beginner's class at a local community college, then raising a family took my time. My tools and glass sat packed away for years, now the kids are grown and I am starting out as a beginner for a second time. Once again I am taking a class and wanted a book to supplement my learning and practicing at home. The photography is very striking, the best part of the book. Instructions are very basic. I am doing copper foil and hoped to find more tips on how to correct foiling mistakes. If I hadn't done some soldering, the instructions would have seemed very vague. I have read over the lead glass techniques, which I have not learned yet, and I am truly lost, can't make any sense of the directions. Consider this a bare bones introductory book, and once you become more proficient through other sources, perhaps return to it to recreate some of the patterns.
Way simplified.......2006-09-12
There's one thing you have to say for this book. It doesn't give you more information than you need. In fact, it doesn't give you a lot of information at all. However, the real truth about doing stained glass art at its most basic is that it really is a very simple process. The most complex Tiffany window is really a reiteration of the basic copper foil technique carried to magnificent extreme. Therefore, once you master the basic skill set of cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering--you will be able to do great things. The only limit is your budget and your imagination.
The good news is that once you are set up with a few basic tools--and the only really expensive one is your grinder, which can be purchased for under $100--all you really need is glass, and glass is not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be. It averages around $5.00 a pound, and in most cases, a pound is a piece that measures about a square foot. I've been sticking to glass in the $3.50 a pound range, and have made some pretty cool stuff.
The projects in this book are the real problem. There are no full-size patterns. There are just pale little outlines, which say things like "enlarge to 375%" and give no directions about assembly, only a few tips. Most have no guidance whatsoever about what kind of glass to use. They really are just suggestions. Your local glass shop is packed with project books, but though they are in fact little more than pamphlets, they are extremely expensive--$17.95 and up. Puleeeze. The best thing to do for a beginner is to draw out some simple diagrams on graph paper and just start cutting. Don't overthink this thing or you will become so intimidated you will never get started. Buy some glass and don't be afraid to break it. Practice cutting and grinding on some Spectrum glass--beautiful and inexpensive--and you be surprised how quickly you progress past this book.
I would recommend this book to a rank beginner, but I would also recommend that somebody out there write an up to date, useable instruction manual with real directions.
Gives great visuals, a boon for newbies!.......2005-11-03
After I began taking a stained glass class, I ran to the library and the bookstore. My instructor is good, but he's only one opinion. I must have looked at a dozen books, but this is one of the two that I brought home. I'm certainly glad I did.
Like many such books, there are three sections: basic techiques, projects, and a gallery that shows what you can do (but offers no instruction -- just an ooh-ahh opportunity).
The strength of this inexpensive book is in an exhaustive series of photos. They don't just tell you, they SHOW you. Other books might give you one picture or drawing to explain how to cut an inside curve; this one has three. With clearly numbered instructions and five photos, it's easy to see how to, say, make and attach hooks to your project. And, unlike any other stained glass book I examined, this one explains how to make minor repairs, such as what to do when you crack a piece of glass after you soldered it into place.
Speaking of projects, these are lovely. None of them are dorky. They start out with lots of instruction -- 9 pages for the first lead came project -- and give less and less. At the end, they present a simple lamp with two variations, on a single page; clearly, they expect that you've worked up to a level of expertise where you don't need quite as much assistance. It might be a bummer if I wanted to jump ahead.
I'm glad that I'm taking a hands-on class in stained glass; there's no question that the one-on-one instruction is minimizing the number of mistakes I'm making. However, this excellent book is a great reference for the information that was unclear or which didn't stick in my head. I'm glad it's in my library. You should get it for yours, too.
Stained Glass Basics.......2005-08-25
Awesome book - must have for any stained glass artist! Great patterns, very easy to difficult. Glass descriptions. Great reference manual.
Excellent resource.......2004-07-06
This is a great compendium of technical advice, suitable for a beginner. Tutorials included for both foil and came techniques. Lots of additional projects included. Recommended as a first book.
Amazon.com
Perhaps the definitive book on glass painting, this comprehensive volume explains everything beginners need to know in order to find great success with the craft. But it also overflows with great ways for more experienced glass painters to broaden their repertoire. Extensive step-by-step directions and hundreds of clear color photos cover all the basics (outlining and its many variations; pattern transfer; painting with many types of paints and applicators) as well as numerous alternate effects (including layering, marbling, embedding, metal leafing, and stenciling). Related methods are also shown (etching; glass cutting; using different kinds of glues). The 25 projects range from patterns painted on existing glass forms (glass-fronted key cupboard, small table, vases, bottles, serving platter, lamp) to more elaborate shapes cut and glued together after painting (art deco clock, gilded box, suncatchers); some are suitable for the novice, while others are more advanced. In addition to complete pattern templates for every project--and sometimes even alternate designs too--the authors provide a few hundred other motifs so readers can take off on their own. An excellent overview of materials and a list of suppliers round out this wonderful package. --Amy Handy
Book Description
“Dazzling full-color photographs instruct and inspire... you will learn every step of this beautiful craft covering everything from basic outlining to special paint effects, from cutting glass to stenciling and stamping color....in addition to a comprehensive guide to the different paints.... A motif library of of 400 designs...offers unlimited potential.”—Glass Craftsman.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Guide to Glass Painting - Allan and Barry, thanks for sharing your 20 years of experience!.......2006-03-04
Since I am a beginner to glass painting and have one book on the subject I was looking for something more comprehensive that covered other techniques. After reading the review and previewing from amazon's "look inside", I had to buy the book. "The Complete Guide to Glass Painting, is just what it says, it is a good start for beginners and and provides lots of projects, techniques and motifts for the more advanced glass painter. There are so many techniques I never though of that was not covered in my one glass book. When the book first arrived in the mail, I glanced through it quickly; now I am reading the book word for word so as not to miss a great tip. Each page is well designed and layed out for easy reading and understanding with visual direction. You can't go wrong. For those who have more knowedge, this book has 400 motifs to use or combine to create fantastic glass paintings and projects that spark ideas. If you must have a glass painting book, this will be the only one you will need. Allan and Barry, thanks for sharing your 20 years of experience, this is a great book. If the authors ever collaborated to produce anther book; I will be looking out for more of them.
Excellent book for beginner to intermediate.......2004-11-20
If you just are getting one book about glass painting to try the hobby out then this is a good choice. It has a good overview of the materials available, step by step instructions for different techniques and templates to trace over (glass is perfect for tracing ;-) so you can get started on some small projects. The color pictures are plentiful and pretty, and the price is not too high as one might expect with color pics. Even if you are just into crafts and later find that glass painting isn't your thing the templates and pics can carry over into other crafts.
This is a good book if you know you want to try glass painting out.
A FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHORS.......2004-02-20
We have been so excited with the continued success of this, our first book. Worldwide sales of this title have now exceeded 50,000 which we think makes it the best selling book on glass painting. Don't miss our other books and our new book, The Complete Guide to Stamping is published in March 2004. If you have access to broadband internet, you can see our regular TV show, Alan & Barry's Craft Choice and a host of other shows on www.createandcraft.tv. We can also be seen regularly on HGTV in the United States.
Good but far from complete.......2003-04-20
The techniques presented in this book is good enough for a beginner like me to get started. However, the projects given in this book was not enough to motivate me to try them. I've found that the book was not organised enough for a beginner to go through the projects and progress from there.
Having said all this though, I still think that the book is a good reference to have and coupled with other books like Glass Painting (The Art of Crafts series) by Naazish Chouglay, you could learn more and appreciate the art as well as the techniques behind glass painting.
More than you'll ever need to know about glass painting!!!.......2001-12-14
Whew! I'm a busy gal, so if I take a minute to write a review, trust me it is a great book! I usually do stained glass, but sometimes life is too busy for that- it is very time consuming. If you crave simple, yet, beautiful art projects in glass, this is the book for you! From etching beautiful holiday glasses, to painting "modern-art" type vases. The details are excellent. You will know the right paint to buy for the project you are working on. No guesswork. Even the least crafty would be amazed at the results you can obtain with this delightful book. There are enough projects to keep you busy for at least a year if you do projects on the weekends.
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated guide offering complete instructions in how to make stunning stained glass items using modern materials and traditional techniques. Eleven projects, including: lamp shade, fish bowl, window pane, glass gem mirror, Mondrian clock, leaded light, glass jewelry, terrarium, Aladdin mirror, frosted vase, and candle holders.
Customer Reviews:
Old and new coming nicely together.......2000-07-05
These projects are well graded for the beginner and the more advanced worker. The text and photographs are of a high quality, clear and not over wordy. Patterns are well crafted and will make good copies. Nice combination of traditional ways of working with more progressive ideas Easily understood for this beginner. I highly recommend this book to those looking for a bit of inspiration!
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