How to Make Stained Glass

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Making stained glass is an ancient art made easier by the availability of glass supply stores where you can buy everything you need to get started. Taking a class or two is also recommended for beginners.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Short Glass
Work Gloves
Work Gloves

Putting the Glass Together

Step 1

Determine what color glass to use.
Step 2

Cut the glass.
Step 3

Lay it on the pattern to be sure all pieces fit perfectly.
Step 4

Trim the glass.
Step 5

Weld the glass.

Create a Pattern for Your Stained Glass

Step 1

Use a plain sheet of paper and colored pens, pencils or markers to draw a pattern for your stained glass. Pattern should be the same size as the finished window or hanging.
Step 2

Try using basic shapes first, like squares, rectangles and triangles, which are easier to cut for beginners.
Step 3

Use circles and other round shapes after you have mastered cutting straight lines.
Step 4

Color the pattern on paper so it resembles what the finished product will look like. Experiment with different colors to make sure the finished project looks just how you want it.
Step 5

Purchase the glass you will be using when you are satisfied with the drawing.

Comments

mhaiti said

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on 7/9/2009 There are some pictures of the process of making stained glass on the Accent on Glass website. This is a link.... http://www.accentonglass.com/How_stained_glass_pieces_are_made.html

jfargo said

on 3/21/2009 I think this really needs more details. How does one do any of this? It's sort of like saying "How To Program a Computer" Step one: Program the computer.

Anonymous said

on 8/8/2006 The width of the leading between the pieces will change your final size and shape if you do not make allowances for it before you cut your glass.