Making Leaded Stained Glass Windows - Pattern

There are countless number of stained glass pattern books available yet there are times when you may want something unique, with your own personality, and fits into your decor. There are ways to use clip art, photos, other stained glass patterns and a little of your creativity to design a stained glass pattern that is all your own.

The stained glass hanging panel shown here is a combination of many images combined together, I added my own creativity, and designed a pattern that represents a fresh new start and freedom.

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Making Leaded Stained Glass Windows - Cutting Stained Glass

I started making stained glass projects, with the help of a friend, 18 years ago. My first projects were small square stepping stones that I gave as gifts for Christmas. I now am running a small business, making money at home, designing and building leaded stained glass windows on commission and using my left-over glass for other stained glass projects. This article is one in a series that explains, in detail, how to make a leaded stained glass window. For all the information including links to free clip art and free photos click here.

How to Apply Copper Foil to Glass for Soldering

When making stained-glass art there are two ways to put the stained glass pieces together: leading and foiling. There are tools made specifically for applying copper foil to stained glass pieces, yet you can apply copper foil to glass for soldering with this simple technique. For the full story click here.

How to Make Money at Home Teaching Stained Glass

Making a beautiful stained glass lamp or stained glass window does not necessarily mean you can teach someone who would like to learn stained glass. To start teaching stained glass at home requires the artist to have the skill and patience to show, tell, and teach the stained glass craft. Turning a craft into a business requires the artist to become a business owner and a successful teacher.

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'Parrot' Design Featured in November

I am honored to announce that my 'Parrot' stained glass design is being featured for November 2009 on the 'Glass Eye' website. Please take a moment to check it out.

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