Stained Glass: Projects & Patterns

“22 elegant designs...for making panels, lamp shades, boxes, vases, and even a desk clock....Step-by-step instructions with photographs. Recommended safety practices and diagnoses of soldering problems are discussed. Each project lists necessary materials and equipment. An excellent guide for craft collections.”—Booklist.

Arts & Photography

Torlen, Pat

Shannon, George W.

History & Criticism

Sterling

Sandblasted into beautiful shapes, held together with seams of copper foil, and capturing the light through transparent colors: here are the full, breathtaking range of art glass techniques and over 20 magnificent decorative objects to make! With these patterns and how-tos, aspiring glass-crafters can construct a lovely Stylized Poppy Cabinet Door Insert, a Falling Leaves Wall Mirror, a Touch of Frost Window Panel, a Harvest Lamp Shade and Vase, plus hinged boxes, candle holders, torcheres, and patio lanterns. And because these would make such wonderful presents, a special section offers some quick and easy gift ideas. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Decorative Glass: Sandblasting, Copper Foil & Leaded Stained Glass Projects & Patterns

From small bits of brightly colored glass, put together magical mosaics! Starting with the basics of selecting and cutting glass, to methods of copying and transferring patterns, to fresh ideas for setting up a safe and comfortable work area, all the information you need is right here Pick from several methods of applying the glass to the surface, and make wood bases and support structures. Photos capture every step of the process in close-up, full-size patterns to practice on are a great way to perfect your technique before actually doing a project, and helpful hints on every page help you avoid common errors and get great results. 25 fabulous projects offer a range of styles: flower and herb planter boxes brighten up any window, balcony or yard; and a lotus and dragonfly wall hanging has mirrored glass to capture and reflect light. Other beautifully decorative items include an exquisite lily pond birdbath, mosaic tabletops, and a variety of garden stones. Easy to follow templates accompany every project.

Stained Glass Mosaics: Projects & Patterns

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Torlen, Greta

Crafts & Hobbies

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

From bits of brightly colored glass, put together magical mosaics. All the information is here—selecting and cutting glass, copying and transferring patterns, and setting up a safe work area. Practice your technique on full-size patterns; helpful hints alert you to common errors, and photos capture every step. Then try 25 fabulous projects: planter boxes, wall hangings, a lily-pond birdbath, mosaic tabletops, and garden stones.

Children's Books

Shannon, W. George

Activities, Crafts & Games

Grow a glass garden—and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you’ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Glass Studio, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead came construction, from materials and tools to how-to techniques. 
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns

Sterling/Tamos

It’s absolutely breathtaking! The owners of the award-winning On the Edge Glass Studio have produced a wide-ranging, sumptuous collection of stained glass mosaic patterns that even beginners can enjoy crafting. Esteemed artists George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen offer a wealth of inspiration and instruction, as well as 23 projects for wall clocks, plaques, and hangings; trays and decorative plates; tabletops, nightstands, and headboards; and moreplus an additional ten garden stone ideas. A basics section covers everything a newcomer needs to get startedfrom copying the patterns to scoring and cutting to making tesseraeand individual sections focus on mosaic construction techniques and translucent mosaics. There are dozens of Helpful Hints” boxes, as well as definitions of terminology. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

The Stained Glass Home: Projects & Patterns

Book by Shannon, George W., Torlen, Pat

Marvelous Mosaics with Unusual Materials

ing/Tamos

Choose from a range of extraordinary mosaic techniques and materials for making 20 exceptional decorative items. Use silicone to apply art glass onto a translucent background for a uniquely shimmering look. Incorporate natural and found objects like fossils and bottles washed up on shore and polished by the sea. Projects include a table adorned with rocks and glass, a mirrored tray, a 3-D decanter, and more.

Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden

“Well-illustrated...techniques, equipment and safety are all covered in detail...a good addition.”—Library Journal. “More than 20 patterns...illustrated with color photographs. ...Designs are simple, ranging from flowers, to art deco-type angles.”—Booklist.

The New Stained Glass: Techniques * Projects * Patterns & Designs

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Books by Shannon, George W.

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Shannon, George W.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Stained Glass: Projects & Patterns

Decorative Glass: Sandblasting, Copper Foil & Leaded Stained Glass Projects & Patterns

Stained Glass Mosaics: Projects & Patterns

Stained Glass Mosaics: Projects & Patterns

The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns

The Stained Glass Home: Projects & Patterns

Marvelous Mosaics with Unusual Materials

Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden

The New Stained Glass: Techniques * Projects * Patterns & Designs