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Stained Glass Book
A week or so ago I asked if anyone could suggest a good book for a beginner
to use as a reference. Since I got no response, I thought I would come back and mention a few "how to" books that I looked at/or bought in case other newbies were interested in getting a book. I don't know any of the authors personally and I don't know anything about stained glass, other than what I have read so far. This is, of course, a miniscule sample of what is probably out there. How's that for a caveat? My favorite: Basic Stained Glass Making - All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started by Eric Ebeling(2003) 137 pgs. I bought this from Borders online. The photos were clear, numerous, professional. Sometimes 9 photos to a page going step by step thru a project. He covers foil and lead came panels and a few other projects. The projects have a "shopping list", too. The book is spiral bound and lies flat. There are 10 practice shapes to cut and directions on how and in what order to accomplish the task. My only question is he uses one hand to hold the cutter and the other hand to "steady" the scoring hand, so who's holding the glass? How To Work in Stained Glass 3rd Edition by Anita and Seymour Isenberg (1998) 347 pgs. I checked this out of my library. I plan to read it thoroughly. Packed with some great information but the black and white photos are sooo muddy! The only color plates are in the center of the book and used to showcase finished pieces. I wish they would update the book and use a pro to do the photos. Did I mention I hate the photos? Stained Glass Basics - Techniques, Tools, Projects by Chris Rich/Martha Mitchell/Rachel Ward (1997) 144 pgs. Bought at Borders online. They do the same pattern in foil and in came plus other projects. There are a couple of projects incorporating geode slices. As a beginner I want more emphasis put on instructions and techniques. Eventually, ok- real soon, I want to do my own patterns but recently I've been looking at 390 Traditional Stained Glass Designs by Hywel G. Harris (1996) 78 pgs. They are black and white illustrations (kind of like a nicer coloring book format) copied from the windows of English houses built around 1890-s to 1920's. If anyone knows of something similar covering from 1920's-30's, especially USA based, please pass it down to me. |
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Books are OK, but nothing takes the place of a live beginners class, at
your local SG retailer! -- JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories |
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"jk" wrote in message et... Books are OK, but nothing takes the place of a live beginners class, at your local SG retailer! Live beginners...as opposed to what??? I've been signed up for weeks and have a couple yet to wait, figured I might as well get cracking on my own. Bought some single strength panes at Lowes and a low tech steel wheel cutter with a ball on the end. Made straight cuts, a circle and a quarter moon today. Just having a little trouble stopping at the end of the glass without rolling off when scoring. Classes amount to a bit more than 10 hours total and I really want to concentrate on having a good understanding of correct soldering techniques. We have use of the shops' tools and materials for the initial project included, but then I'll have to make some decisions regarding what I want to purchase for myself. I also need to set up a workspace in my attached garage. I figure it won't hurt to have read a couple of books and lurked about the newsgroup for a few weeks gathering some ideas, well maybe not the latter ;-) |
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searobin5319 wrote:
"jk" wrote in message et... Books are OK, but nothing takes the place of a live beginners class, at your local SG retailer! Live beginners...as opposed to what??? I've been signed up for weeks and have a couple yet to wait, figured I might as well get cracking on my own. Bought some single strength panes at Lowes and a low tech steel wheel cutter with a ball on the end. Made straight cuts, a circle and a quarter moon today. Just having a little trouble stopping at the end of the glass without rolling off when scoring. Classes amount to a bit more than 10 hours total and I really want to concentrate on having a good understanding of correct soldering techniques. We have use of the shops' tools and materials for the initial project included, but then I'll have to make some decisions regarding what I want to purchase for myself. I also need to set up a workspace in my attached garage. I figure it won't hurt to have read a couple of books and lurked about the newsgroup for a few weeks gathering some ideas, well maybe not the latter ;-) I attend as many classes as I can afford. I also read everything I can get my hands on. The two go together quite well but I think you'll find that first class will really get the ball rolling. Good tools and ambition will keep it rolling. -- Jack http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/xmissionbobo/ |
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"searobin5319" wrote in message om... "jk" wrote in message et... Books are OK, but nothing takes the place of a live beginners class, at your local SG retailer! Live beginners...as opposed to what??? A dead book? There's nothing like seeing it done once by a pro. Practicing with clear glass and a cheapie cutter are fine, but you may be surprised when you find out from your teacher the way it's done. Positioning, rolling the wheel, lubrication, pressure, breaking techniques, etc etc. Have fun! -- JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories |
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"searobin5319" wrote in message .com...
A week or so ago I asked if anyone could suggest a good book for a beginner to use as a reference. Since I got no response, I thought I would come back and mention a few "how to" books that I looked at/or bought in case other newbies were interested in getting a book. I don't know any of the authors personally and I don't know anything about stained glass, other than what I have read so far. This is, of course, a miniscule sample of what is probably out there. How's that for a caveat? My favorite: Basic Stained Glass Making - All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started by Eric Ebeling(2003) 137 pgs. I bought this from Borders online. The photos were clear, numerous, professional. Sometimes 9 photos to a page going step by step thru a project. He covers foil and lead came panels and a few other projects. The projects have a "shopping list", too. The book is spiral bound and lies flat. There are 10 practice shapes to cut and directions on how and in what order to accomplish the task. My only question is he uses one hand to hold the cutter and the other hand to "steady" the scoring hand, so who's holding the glass? How To Work in Stained Glass 3rd Edition by Anita and Seymour Isenberg (1998) 347 pgs. I checked this out of my library. I plan to read it thoroughly. Packed with some great information but the black and white photos are sooo muddy! The only color plates are in the center of the book and used to showcase finished pieces. I wish they would update the book and use a pro to do the photos. Did I mention I hate the photos? Stained Glass Basics - Techniques, Tools, Projects by Chris Rich/Martha Mitchell/Rachel Ward (1997) 144 pgs. Bought at Borders online. They do the same pattern in foil and in came plus other projects. There are a couple of projects incorporating geode slices. As a beginner I want more emphasis put on instructions and techniques. Eventually, ok- real soon, I want to do my own patterns but recently I've been looking at 390 Traditional Stained Glass Designs by Hywel G. Harris (1996) 78 pgs. They are black and white illustrations (kind of like a nicer coloring book format) copied from the windows of English houses built around 1890-s to 1920's. If anyone knows of something similar covering from 1920's-30's, especially USA based, please pass it down to me. We have produced a free 5 part email mini-course to help people with the process of buying stained glass. The course is called: "Look Out Through Your Ideal Stained Glass Window In As Little As 14 Days" The course is delivered by email when you sign up to view our online catalogue. I'm not saying this is the definitive guide, but I'm sure it will help folks. You can sign up for the course he http://www.webcontactpro.net/app/adtrack.asp?AdID=3445 |
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