Book Description
Outstanding collection of 78 royalty-free motifs focusing on nature themes — the sun, bamboo plants, long reeds and grasses; floral scenes with birds, small animals, fish, plus many abstract designs, all imbued with the lovely, tranquil lines and rhythms of nature. Varied shapes make the designs adaptable to wide range of projects.
Customer Reviews:
Good Designs but no color guides for clarity.......2006-06-27
The designs are very good. The problem I see with this book is there no finished designs or color guides. If you are new to stained glass it could be difficult to visualize a finished design. But all in all a good design book.
Interesting designs but the title is misleading.......2003-09-15
I found some very interesting nature patterns in this book, but almost a fifth of the book contained designs (at least 12) which I found unrecognizable as anything belonging to nature or anything else. If you are into these abstract designs, then this is an added bonus. I was disappointed and would rather have had traditional nature designs as pictured on the cover.
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
180 simple designs in traditional formats for beautiful stained glass projects. Birds, fish, florals, abstracts, geometrics, more.
Customer Reviews:
Using this book is a breeze........2001-05-05
Although this book has few color examples in it the patterns are all top notch. I like it. I will adapt some of the patterns, as I do all book patterns, into something more from my brain. This is a good idea resource book. The piece counts my make it more of intermediate use rather than for beginners.
Patterns Translate Well to Today's Application.......2000-04-19
This is one of my favorite source books for designs. I use them in computer application so the line size and clarity are important. Like all Mr. Sibbitt's books, the image quality is high. The designs also lend themselves well to a little adjustment in width or height adjustment. Many of the designs have similar components in them allowing one to use them for matching pieces for both transoms and sidelights.
Good Flower Patterns.......2000-03-25
There are a lot of clear patterns with around 50 pieces. Many Flowers and a few birds. I am looking for transom and fan light patterns that feature birds and found only one pattern in this book that I could use. However, the flower patterns have really caught my eye.
Book Description
Rich treasury of 60 lovely, royalty-free designs adapted from authentic Tiffany creations: landscape and memorial windows, panels, transoms, skylights, glass screens, and other stained glass projects. Patterns for "Pumpkins and Beets," "The Deep Sea," "Sir Galahad," "Sunset," "Peace," many others. Also practical for varied craft and coloring activities.
Customer Reviews:
Jeff's Review.......2007-04-03
The pattern book has a color cover showing probable color
choices for 16 windows and black and white outlines to enlarge
for stained glass makers. There are 60 pages of patterns with no
commentary as to original sizes, craft tips nor art highlights.
Some Reviews are Misleading.......2000-04-19
This book does contain Tiffany window designs which Tiffany created using Tiffany glass not modern glass. They reproduce very well when scanned. I use them in computer application of the designs. The book which has the postcards is "Tiffany Stained Glass Windows" by Alastair Duncan (ISBN: 0486253368)which I also bought. This book does have some colored images and when combined with the Duncan Postcards you can produce some nice images. Fifteen or sixteen of the postcards are images that are also in this book. I would suggest buyers consider getting them both.
great projects.......2000-04-12
If you are into doing windows in the style of Tiffany you need this book...lots of beautiful patterns which can be enlarged at your local copy center. There are color illustrations of many of the patterns which should help in selecting glass but, as usual, the actual glass selection is up to you. It would be nice if all the glass used was specifically identified (mfgr., cat. no., amount needed, etc.), but hey, then we wouldn't have all the fun (?) of agonizing over the selection.
The colorized images are attractive........2000-03-30
There are 60 designs, with 16 color images on the front and back cover. The line drawings are difficult to determine the color of glass to use.
Unfortunately, no colour chart for many patterns!.......1999-09-08
This book is a wonderful idea. Unfortunately, most of the patterns do not have a colour chart and it makes it impossible to guess whether a piece of glass should be leaf or sky or bloom from the shape. Given the time and effort that would be required to complete these patterns in stained glass, not to mention the $$$ expense, I refuse to do suc risky guesswork.
Book Description
Over 100 authentic, royalty-free patterns from one of the most flamboyant of artistic periods, including outlines of a lovely winged damsel, florals and vines, a vase, a butterfly, and much more. All displayed in rectangular, oval, circular, and semi-circular frames for use by craftspeople and stained glass workers at all levels of expertise.
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
These original patterns combine aspects of abstract design with natural elements for beautiful and strikingly unusual effects. They can be executed with either of the customary techniques, copper foil or lead came, or a combination of the two approaches. Symmetrical in design, the 90 patterns are easily adapted for specific projects.
Customer Reviews:
Great Ideas.......2007-01-16
Found this book to have wonderful patterns to do or to allow you to expand your own creativity. If you are into more modern styles of stained glass - don't hesitate to purchase.
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
96 authentic Victorian patterns adapted for stained glass workers. Exquisite leaf patterns, intricate scroll designs, florals, borders. Use whole or in part for windows, transforms, panels, lampshades, mirrors, frames, mobiles or other craft projects.
Customer Reviews:
there's much better available.......2001-08-15
This is an alright book for absolute beginners, but not up to the standard of the many other books available. I would recommend 390 Traditional Stained glass designs by Hywel Harris as a much better choice.
Large patterns for once!.......2000-11-22
This book has a relatively good coverage of Victorian era designs. The patterns are large, so photocopy and enlargment is easy and clear. Designs are also relatively simple (I would consider this book for the advanced beginner or intermediate). There are few very intricate patterns traditional of the richest stained glass panels, but you surely have a lot of very nice patterns for your home.
Author Provides Patterns for Today's Hobbiest.......2000-04-19
The first step to my using Mr. Sibbett's designs is to scan them. He provides clearly defined, good quality images that scan well at high resolution. The quality of images is not always apparent to the naked eye. The images are large enough to duplicate well without loosing detail. For my purposes the max of three images a page at most works well. Other books may have more patterns but they loose quality when made larger.
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390 Traditional Stained Glass Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Tiffany Windows Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Ornamental Flower Stained Glass Pattern Book: 83 Designs for Workable Projects (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
162 Traditional and Contemporary Designs for Stained Glass Projects (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Birds and Butterflies Stained Glass Pattern Book: 94 Designs for Workable Projects
