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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

  1. Step 1

    Determine what color glass to use.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the glass.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

    Trim the glass.

  5. Step 5

    Weld the glass.

  6. Create a Pattern for Your Stained Glass

  7. 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.

  8. Step 2

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

  9. Step 3

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

  10. 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.

  11. Step 5

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

Tips & Warnings
  • Once you are more experienced, you can make patterns that are smaller than the finished project, then learn how to determine the actual size of the glass you will need.
  • Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the glass.

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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

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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.

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Anonymous said

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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.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 When cutting the glass, it helps to put kerosene on the blade before cutting.

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