How Do You Create Stained Glass Art?
How to create stained glass art for windows, lamps, cabinets, doors, hangings and more. This is part of an instructional DVD video available on knappstainedglass.com. In addition to the instructional DVD, there are also 2 do-it-yourself books (Designs for Lamps and Designs for Lamps II) available for purchase on our website. Purchase the tools and supplies necessary and establish a clean and clutter free area to work in. See the “Things You’ll Need’ section of this eHow for a list of tools and supplies required. Mark and score the glass (slowly and evenly) with glass cutters. Snap the glass carefully from below with thumbs, or use pliers to snap and chip smaller areas. When all cuts are complete, remove rough edges of the glass with a grinding wheel. Proceed with wrapping all edges of each piece with the copper foil. Align pieces and join with soldering iron and solder. For complex assemblies, tack in place with solder to hold until finish soldering can be done. Apply finish solder to
