Glasswork Videos

Stained glass patterns can be cut out using either an Exacto knife or a pair of pattern shears, and each piece should be numbered and labeled before it is cut out. Create individual paper...

As a beginner in making stained glass, choose pieces of glass that are very smooth and easy to cut, and create simple patterns that can be completed within a few weeks. Avoid complicated projects...

The basic steps to making a piece of stained glass art are to buy or make a pattern, choose the glass for each color, cut out the pieces of glass to fit the pattern, smooth out the edges and...

Stained glass becomes artwork when the craftsman has a vision, develops his own pattern and creates a unique design that incorporates complicated techniques and shapes. See the difference between...

The equipment necessary for making stained glass pieces include pattern shears, goggles, a glass cutter, high-quality oil, copper foil and a soldering iron. Gather the essential tools of the trade...

When soldering stained glass using lead cane, it is advisable to start in one corner of the design and work inward across the pattern. Find out how to use quarter-inch lead cane to solder a piece...

Stained glass can be fused together in artful ways by using a kiln to heat the glass to the right temperature for a prescribed amount of time. Fuse glass panels together for an interesting effect...

Stained glass can be cut using a specialty glass cutter tool and flat pliers to break the glass cleanly. Practice cutting a variety of glass types with helpful instruction from an experienced...

Making stained glass art requires cutting out the individual pieces of glass from a pattern, smoothing out the rough edges of the cut glass and foiling the pieces together before soldering....

The trick to successful stained glass soldering is moving quickly enough so that glass does not absorb the heat and crack. Use either copper or lead to solder pieces of glass together with helpful...

Lettering can be applied to stained glass windows by simply hand-painting the letters using a special glass paint. See how letters can be painted on glass with helpful instruction from an...

A few basic tools necessary for cutting glass include safety glasses, a hand grip cutter and a variety of flat-headed breaking pliers. Gather the proper tools to beginning working in glass with...

Stained glass patterns are always best when created by each individual artist, but stained glass patterns are available at many glass supply shops. Find patterns that match a certain aesthetic or...

When painting stained glass, it is advisable to use a bridge, which allows a rest for the working hand and prevents smudging on the surface of the glass. Find out how to paint decorative pieces of...

Cutting glass over a light table is a great way to lay out the pattern pieces under the glass and see exactly where to cut. Find out how to use pattern pieces to cut stained glass with helpful...

More advanced stained glass projects usually incorporate more exotic pieces of glass that are harder to work with, and they are often much larger projects than the standard hobbyist would...

A Popsicle stick can be used to rub a glass etching stencil. Use stencil to apply etching cream to a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Wait five minutes after applying glass etching cream before removing stencil. Take off the stencil from a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts...

Glass etching paste can be removed with soap and water. Clean off the etching paste for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Make sure to remove all glass etching paste from etching project. Remove etching cream from a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Glass etching projects make great gifts. Display a completed glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Pre-made glass etching stencils are an easy way to create fun designs. Cut out the stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

When transferring a glass etching design to vinyl, try drawing directly on the vinyl. Transfer a stencil design for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass...

When placing stencil on glass for etching, try out different placements. Learn how to place a stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a...

Tape down a vinyl stencil to glass when etching, so stencil does not move around. Attach a stencil to a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts...

Remove glass etching stencil slowly to avoid damaging it. Mask a stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Air bubbles can distort a glass etching stencil. Get rid of stencil air bubbles in a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Shake up glass etching cream before applying it. Learn about etching cream for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

When applying glass etching cream, make sure to cover table underneath. Apply etching cream to a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Draw glass etching designs directly on vinyl to avoid the transfer process. Design a stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

When cutting out stencils for glass etching, try using negative space for the design. Cut out the design for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a...

When trimming stencils for glass etching, use scissors and an X-Acto knife. Trim the stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Stencils for glass etching can be reused to make different designs. Create a stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Glass etching stencils should be traced onto vinyl in order to apply them to glass. Transfer a stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a...

Holes in glass etching stencils should be taped over before applying etching cream. Cover up the stencil holes for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass...

When cutting out vinyl stencils, place paper pattern directly over vinyl. Cut out the stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Place reversed glass etching stencil design on bottom of glass plate so it will last longer. Create a stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from...

Make sure glass is clean before beginning the glass etching process. Prepare glass for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Use the glass etching stencil as an outline for applying etching cream. Etch a stencil outline for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Glass etching projects such as plates and picture frames make great gifts. Plan a glass etching project in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Materials for glass etching can be found in a glass etching kit. Find out what materials to use for a glass etching project in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Tools for glass etching include scissors and an X-Acto knife. Learn what tools to use for a glass etching project in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Print out images to trace for glass etching designs. Decide on an image source for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

Designs for glass etchings should be transfered to vinyl before being placed on glass. Transfer the stencil for a glass etching project with the tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a...

Use a printer to transfer glass etching designs to vinyl. Create a vinyl stencil for a glass etching project with tips in this free video on how to etch glass from a crafts expert.

flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.

Heat glass beads at the same rate when joining them. Learn more tips for flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.

Use alternating patterns for this glass bead design. Learn more about designing flame-treated glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.

Adding cobalt dots creates interesting glass bead designs. Learn more about the chemicals used when flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making...

Occlusion is a masking technique used by glass bead makers. Learn more insider tips for flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.