Anyone into making stained glass projects?

[Brice Burrell]

I've always wanted to try my hand at making stained glass panels (or art glass as some call it).  I know Frank Pellow has a couple of projects on here with stained glass.  So, anyone else making stained glass, if so how about sharing some photos and knowledge.

 

[sw1211]

I was thinking of giving this a go too.  Kind of waiting for my son to head off to college so I can convert his room.  Have you ever seen John Hebert's Site?  He has a lot of ww info and some of it is glass related.  Delphi looks like a good source for needed supplies and info.  No hands on experience to offer, yet.

 

[ShawnRussell]

Do you want know about copper foil or lead?

 

[Brice Burrell]

Do you want know about copper foil or lead?

I have an interest in both.  Copper foil seems like the easier place to start for beginners.

Also, I'll be looking into taking a class, if possible.  Nothing like formal education to get off to a good start.  But, I'd like to hear what you guys have to say.

 

[joiner1970]

Brice, not stained glass but still interesting take a look at this video.
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[ajones]

Brice I have done it in the past its not to hard, like most things quality tools will make the job easier, like a oil filled cutter.

you have to stretch the lead before you use it.

practice the soldered joint they can look a mess if the soldering  is not done with a gentle touch make sure you have a powerfull enough iron.

set up a bench with a right angle of batten attatched to it and work out from that to keep your work square, assuming its going to be rectangular..use nails to keep the work in place as you assemble the piece.

have fun it is a really enjoyable craft.

 

[Kevin D.]

I dissected thru this website a year or so ago on the "how to" of stained glass, and felt pretty comfortable deciding that when the time comes, I would embark on getting into stained glass to complement my WW hobby which I've yet to do.

http://art-of-stained-glass.com/1beginner.html

I really thought it gave me a great heads up on what's involved and potentially what equipment and types of glass I'd be interested in.  There's a host of glasses you can use.

Frank Pellow also told me of some good stained glass sources in the GTA which I've kept a record of for when I'm ready.  In our region there does seem to be a lot of differences from one place to the next insofar as prices and types of glasses available.  This may also be the norm/true in other regions, so do your homework and don't just go with the first place or the closest place near you for dealing with equipment and supplies.

 

[bonesbr549]

I've always wanted to try my hand at making stained glass panels (or art glass as some call it).  I know Frank Pellow has a couple of projects on here with stained glass.  So, anyone else making stained glass, if so how about sharing some photos and knowledge.

Here's a pic of my router table .

 

[GhostFist]

Side comment.....joiner, that video was freaking awesome!!! what an artist! So freaking cool!

 

[Tim Morris]

Brice we have three stained glass supply shops around here. I believe they all do evening/weekend beginner type classes. I would find a supply shop around you and I'm guessing you'll have a soure for your classes and good tools of the trade. It's on my to do list as well. Looks nice quiet and relaxing.

 

[joiner1970]

Side comment.....joiner, that video was freaking awesome!!! what an artist! So freaking cool!

Cheers ghost I thought no one had spotted my post.

Amazing video , it was posted on another forum I'm on .

 

[Brice Burrell]

Side comment.....joiner, that video was freaking awesome!!! what an artist! So freaking cool!

Cheers ghost I thought no one had spotted my post.

Amazing video , it was posted on another forum I'm on .

I saw it, great video! [thumbs up]

 

[Old School Carpenter]

Joiner, that video was great, Thanks!

Mike

 

[Frank Pellow]

I've always wanted to try my hand at making stained glass panels (or art glass as some call it).  I know Frank Pellow has a couple of projects on here with stained glass.  So, anyone else making stained glass, if so how about sharing some photos and knowledge.

Here's a pic of my router table .

I like it! I think that you have inspired a future project for me.

 

[Tim Morris]

That's unbelievable [eek]. What an artist.

 

[tiralie]

Side comment.....joiner, that video was freaking awesome!!! what an artist! So freaking cool!

Cheers ghost I thought no one had spotted my post.

Amazing video , it was posted on another forum I'm on .

Yes, amazing work. I loved his wheels. That is one nice delivery van.
Tim

 

[ShawnRussell]

This is not the best picture. It was early in the morning. I will take another one when we have a day that is not so overcast.

I will also post a longer message with my thoughts on stained glass: equipment, vendors, and skills.

Is anyone interested in kiln form glass and sand blasted glass?

 

[peter halle]

When you talk about sandblasted glass are you asking about blasting a design in glass?  If so that is one of the things that I have always wanted to do.

Peter

 

[ShawnRussell]

Yes, with sandblasting you are blasting a design into the glass. Blasters use 3 definitions for blasting. There is frosting, which is an extremely light touch on the glass. The pressure and the distance from the glass determine the level of opacity. They define etching as 100% opaque but the depth from one area to the other is uniform and almost always flat. Then there is carving which changes the depth of the blasting and usually has curvature to it.

You can order videos on sand blasting from:
www.thesandwitch.com
www.etchedandcarvedglass.com

I have taken classes with Butch Young, the Sand Witch, she is an excellent artist but was also an educator for many years which makes her an outstanding teacher. She teaches classes at Rayzist and also offers 1/1 private classes.

I know of others who have taken classes with the Dobbins, but after Norm died the passion and the level of onsite education has gone down hill. Take that advice with a grain of salt because I can not verify the quality of their classes.

Very little has changed in the blasting world over the last 6-7 years, so the videos may appear a little dated from both vendors, but they both offer excellent instruction.