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Introduction to Stained Glass as a Hobby
Welcome to my lens, Stained Glass: Tutorial for Beginners. I have always loved stained glass and recently decided to make it one of my hobbies. It is so enjoyable that I want to be able to share the few things that I have learned. As hobbyists we cannot expect to make huge windows (well, maybe one or two of you will) but we can create lovely smaller items to decorate the home, sell or give as gifts such as lamps, boxes, sun catches and various doodads. (And there are loads of those just hiding inside the glass..) Stained glass has always fascinated me--the wonderful colors, beautiful patterns and the playful way it has with sunlight. Below I have inserted a series of 12 videos produced by RabbicoonProductions that demonstrate the making of stained glass from start to finish. This are great for anyone who is starting out on their own without enrolling in a class. Instructions are easy to follow and actually start at the beginning with explaining what tools are needed and how to use them. Various types of glass are included as well as methods of cutting the glass and how to use patterns. These videos are also excellent for students who would like to reinforce what they have studied in class. In between the videos I have placed some of my favorite stained glass items to keep the muse flowing. Even If you are not into making stained glass I hope you are curious enough to peek into one or two videos just for fun and enjoy the beautiful pictures. You may even want to browse through the Amazon bookshelves at the bottom of the page. Wander around. Have a good time!
Interested in trying your hand at this craft/art? I have also listed a few stained glass kits and some tools as well. I hope you enjoy my lens. Leave me a note at the bottom of the page and tell me what you think about either this lens or stained glass.
Stained Glass 101:Starting Out Part 1
Types of Glass ,Glass Cutters and How to Cut Glass
In this video he shows the various types of glass, and kinds of glass cutters and demonstrates the kinds of cuts that can be made with a hand glass cutter.
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Stained Glass 101:Starting Out Part 2
Types of Cuts and How to Make Them
Tiffany glass Table Lamp with Bumble Bee Accents
Stained Glass 101: Starting Out Part 3
Cutting, Grozing, Chipping & Laying Out a Pattern
Stained Glass Window Architectual Detail
Pastal
Soft light shines through an isolated stained glass window, dating to the early 1900's.
Stained Glass 101:Starting Out Part 5
Stained Glass 101: Starting Out Part 6
Tiffany Glass Table Lamp with Agate Stone Accents
Stained Glass 101:Starting Out Part 7
Stained Glass 101:Getting Started Part 8
Tiffany style stained glass and bronze chandelier light fixture with clipping path
Beautifu Light From Above
Stained Glass 101: Starting Out Part 9
Subway Station Window in Queens, New York
Stained Glass 101: Starting Out Part 11
Stained Glass 101: Starting Out Part 12
Stained Glass Kits
Make your own gifts for Christmas this year
Advanced Stained Glass Tool Kit
Amazon Price: $269.95 (as of 11/30/2009) 
Stained Glass Mosaics Coaster Kit-
Amazon Price: $8.32 (as of 11/30/2009)
Beginner's Stained Glass Tool Kit with DVD By Vicki Payne
Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Makeit & Bakeit Fram-Unicorn
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
Garden Fairy Pre Cut Stained Glass Kit
Amazon Price: $8.25 (as of 11/30/2009)
A Few Tools and Supplies
Stained Glass Glastar Allstar Grinder
Amazon Price: $184.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Running Pliers
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 11/30/2009)
Weller 80 Watt Soldering Iron
Amazon Price: $25.15 (as of 11/30/2009)
Vicki Payne's Signature Tools - Safety Glasses
Amazon Price: (as of 11/30/2009)
Soldering & Welding Pan Stained Glass Tool
Amazon Price: $52.83 (as of 11/30/2009)
A few More Stained Glass Making Tools and Supplies
Advanced Stained Glass Tool Kit
Amazon Price: $269.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Glass Grinder - Glastar SuperStar II Grinder
Amazon Price: $114.90 (as of 11/30/2009)
Studio Pro Metal Running Pliers Stained Glass Supplies
Amazon Price: (as of 11/30/2009)
Diamond Tipped Glass Cutter Mosaic Art Cutting Tool
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
Weller 45 Watt, 1000 Degree Stained Glass Soldering Iron
Amazon Price: (as of 11/30/2009)
Books About Stain Glass Making for the Beginner
Stained Glass Making Instructions on DVDs
![A Stained Glass Christmas with Heavenly Carols (Widescreen) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xM9MY6LVL._SL75_.jpg)
![Stained Glass Christmas With Heavenly Carols (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61XnVdlwRFL._SL75_.jpg)
Stained Glass Instructions on DVD's
![HD DVD Starter Set (A Guitarscape Planet / Nature's Colors / New Orleans Concert / A Stained Glass Christmas / A View From Space) [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yh3gWv%2B1L._SL75_.jpg)
Books About Stained Glass
Heavenly Snowflakes Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Little Activity Books)
Amazon Price: $1.50 (as of 11/30/2009)
Stained Glass Basics: Techniques * Tools * Projects
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/30/2009)
Creative Techniques for Stained Glass
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 11/30/2009)
Quick Success Stained Glass
Amazon Price: $9.36 (as of 11/30/2009)
Doorways, Windows & Transoms Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archives)
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
More Great Books About Stained Glass
Browse Thru A Few
Creative Stained Glass: Modern Designs & Simple Techniques
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/30/2009)
Splendor in the Glass: Creating Stained Glass Beyond the Ordinary
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Marine Tropical Fish Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Little Activity Books)
Amazon Price: $1.50 (as of 11/30/2009)
Sidelights, Fanlights and Transoms Stained Glass Pattern Book
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Stained Glass for the Beginner
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Speciaized Books About Stained Glass
Stained Glass Patterns
Modern Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Prairie Designs for Stained Glass Windows
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Wizards and Dragons Stained Glass Coloring Book (Eric)
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Art Nouveau Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
The Little Christmas Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Little Activity Books)
Amazon Price: $1.50 (as of 11/30/2009)
Portrait of a Woman in a Pergola with Wisteria [ca 1915]
Tiffany Studios (copyright Chrysler Museum of Art 2004)
Stained Glass/ Leaded Glass
Located in the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr
click to see page and hear audio commentary.
Stained Glass Pattern Books
Sidelights, Fanlights and Transoms Stained Glass Pattern Book
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Simple Stained Glass Quilts
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/30/2009)
Bevels and Jewels Stained Glass Pattern Book: 83 Designs for Workable Projects
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Nature's Splendor Stained Glass Pattern Book
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 11/30/2009)
Tiffany Windows Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 11/30/2009)
Reader Feedback
Welcome to my Lens
I made this lens to introduce you to stained glass making as a hobby hoping that it will be interesting, useful and enjoyable. Your comments are very welcome and I hope to hear from my visitors.
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- seabreezes seabreezes Oct 22, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
- Thank you for visiting my site and sharing your thoughts. The coloring book idea is great, I also love the Tiffany style designs. Have you ever seen the glass collection at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia? I think you would really enjoy that.
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- Pastiche Pastiche Oct 22, 2009 @ 8:45 am
- My father worked in stained and prismatic glass. I love the free form designs of the Tiffany style decorative stained glass art. Childrens' coloring book pages are a good source for stained glass motif patterns to make small window hangings and ornaments.
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- seabreezes seabreezes Oct 13, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
- Thank you Laraine for your kind words. I am happy that you enjoyed my lens. It was fun making it. Stained glass making is very enjoyable. It can be lots of work if you plan on making a huge window or it can be much less work if you make a simple ornament. It is a great hobby and I really admire the professionals who make the really terrific windows, lamps and huge glass monuments. I think there is nothing more beautiful than glass. It is fun both working in a group or working alone.
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Oct 13, 2009 @ 4:05 am
- I watched all 12 videos. I've always loved stained glass art but never did it. It seems like a lot of work. I imagine if you do it with a group it would be fun. 5*s and thanks for making this lens.
Credits
Stained Glass Hot Air Balloon
Thanks to FLICKr and Liviingglassart for the stunning photo of the stained glass hot air balloon. 
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