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From simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass with a creative handbook for both the novice and more experienced crafter alike.
Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Neile's own work including her glorious glass cabin in the woods as well as pieces from some of today's most stylish designers, Kicking Glass is packed with ideas to guide and inspire.
This book provides comprehensive technical instruction in the copper foil method, covering everything from tools and supplies to exploratory techniques such as including foraged and found objects into your work. Skills are demonstrated through tutorials with photos, instructional drawings and 16 stunning patterns. Whether you're looking to decorate your windows, create lovely gifts for friends and family or design your own epic masterpiece, Kicking Glass is the essential modern guide to stained glass making.
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Release date
May 26, 2022 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781789940503
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781789940503
- File size: 120868 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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March 15, 2022
Part of any beginner's reference on stained glass is outlining the risks, something Cooper, with coauthor Giaquinta, takes seriously, setting out all the parameters of stained-glass safety--from wearing closed-toe shoes to holding glass vertically--and repeating them throughout. This book's most impressive section, though, is a sidebar devoted to Cooper's cabin of stained glass, built with help from loved ones and acting as a testament to her skills. Novices can expect all the familiar faces of how-to books: tools and supplies, an examination of materials, and clear directions on finishing, all well illustrated with quality color photographs. Then the question of how to start in a craft this exacting is answered with the choice of projects, such as light-reflecting suncatchers. A few additional designs venture out of the traditional mobile, like a butterfly plant stake or a memento box. Those curious about why artists gravitate to this craft will appreciate interviews with a handful of international stained-glass artisans, which just might move readers into the ""let's try this"" category.COPYRIGHT(2022) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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