Guide to Stained Glass Tutorials & Tips on the Net
There are many helpful and informative stained glass tutorials and techniques & tips pages available on the internet that cover topics from stained glass design through framing a completed project.
On this page we will list links to Stained Glass Tutorials and to Stained Glass Tip & Technique pages.
Please note that some sites (notably Yahoo Geocities sites) may be unavailable from time to time due to bandwidth restrictions and other reasons.
Glass Dictionaries, Glossaries, & Technical Stuff
Overall Guides to Copper Foil Method | Overall Guides to Lead Came Method
Pattern Design | Glass & Glass Selection
Glass Cutting & Breaking | Glass Grinding and Fitting
Foiling | Soldering | Reinforcing a Panel
Leading Up and Cementing a Leaded Panel
Finishing, Framing & Installing a Panel
Stained Glass Lamps | Stained Glass Boxes, etc. | Glass Mosaics
Stained Glass Tools & Workshop Basics
General Tips | Miscellaneous Useful Tips
We would also like to recommend the following books that cover both the copper foil and lead came techniques
~~~Glass Dictionaries, Glossaries, & Techinical Stuff:~~~
Aurora Glass- Glass Types
Spectrum Glass Co.- Guide to Common Art Glass Terms
Florida State Univ.- Glossary of Terms Related to Glass
Spectrum Glass Co. - A Bit About Glass - a fascinating discussion of the properties and characteristics of glass
Store Finder- Stained Glass Terms & Definitions
Tech Specs- technical specifications for glass, etc.
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~~~Overall Guides to Copper Foil Method ~~~
Contois-Reynolds -Stained Glass Demonstration
Hall Glass Studios- Copper Foil Window from beginning to end
Everything2.com - Stained Glass Primer
Larkin’s World of Glass - Step by Step Instruction on the Art of Stained Glass
Store Finder- Basics- How to Make Stained Glass
Tashiro Stained and Leaded Glass Studio - Method of Making Stained Glass Panels- from an amazingly precise artist
Art-of-Stained-Glass -Copper foil instruction + videos
Store Finder- How To Do Stained Glass, by Randy Wardell, well known stained glass artist, instructor, designer, and published author
Warner-Crivellaro- Copper Foil Technique
Nancy Weaver - Learn Stained Glass
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~~~Overall Guides to Lead Came Method ~~~
Aurora Glass -Making a Leaded Glass Panel
Delphi Glass - Lead Came Assembly
Down East - Lead Came
Stained Glass by Fran - How It’s Made - making a leaded panel, design through glazing, clear, description & good photos
Store Finder- Constructing a Leaded Glass Panel
Sue, The Stained Glass Lady - Lead Came - an excellent tutorial by someone who has taught for years
Victoria & Albert Museum - Making a Stained Glass Panel- also a 4 min video
Warner-Crivellaro - The Leading Technique
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~~~Specific Aspects of Stained Glass~~~
Delphi Glass - Pattern preparation
GlassEye 2000- GlassEye Tutorial - try the premier software for stained glass design FREE for 30 days and get 400 free patterns - See their tutorial link
Spectrum Glass Co.- Publishing Your Designs
Stained-Glass-Patterns - How to Make Your Own Stained Glass Pattern - hand drawn patterns
Store Finder- Why Use CAD Programs for Designing Stained Glass - persuasive and interresting discussion of the advantages of computer assisted drawing programs over hand drawn patterns
Randy Wardell- Getting Your Book of Designs Published -Randy Wardel is a well known stained glass artist, instructor, designer, and published author.
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A1 Stained Glass - Glue Chipping Tutorial
Aurora Glass - Glass Selection
Delphi Glass - Glass selection
Fantasy in Glass - Glass 101
Fantasy in Glass - Everything You Wanted to Know About Pink
Fantasy in Glass - What is This Thing Called Glass
Kersey Glass - Fundamentals of Glue Chipping- in-depth tutorial on making your own glue chip
Spectrum Glass Co. - Choosing Glass Like the Pros
Warner-Crivellaro- About Stained Glass- describes types of glass
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DeBrady Glass Studios- Cutting Glass
DeBrady Glass Studios- Cutting Thin Strips
Delphi Glass- Cutting & Breaking
Delphi Glass- Cutting Tips
Delphi Glass- Cutting Glass Video
Delphi Glass- Cutting Handrolled Glass
Down East Stained Glass- Cutting Glass
Mike’s Stained Glass - Different Ways to Cut Glass
Spectrum Glass Co.- Hints on Cutting Reamy Glass - from the manufacturer
Sue, The Stained Glass Lady - How to Run a Score, Cutting Glass, Glass Cutters
System 96 - Cutting Circles & Circular Borders or Rims -Patty Gray demonstrates how to cut perfect circles
Warner-Crivellaro- Cutting Glass
Warner-Crivellaro- Breaking Glass
Warner-Crivellaro- Cutting Circles
Warner-Crivellaro- Cutting Glass to a Pattern
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~~Glass Grinding, & Fitting~~
Delphi - Fitting Glass
Delphi - Grinding Basics Video - demonstrating on the Diamond Max 2 in 1 (Grinder-Beveler)
Inland - Glass Polishing and Shaping in pdf- or online htm version -using the SwapTop Flat Lap for Shaping/Polishing
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Tony Banfield- Foil/Lead Overlay
Delphi - Foiling glass
Delphi Glass - Patinas & Foil Tips
Down East Stained Glass - Copper Foil
Dale Grundon- Sandwiching Items Between Glass
Dale Grundon- Foiling Glass Nuggets
Glass Desires - Foiling For Decorative Soldering
Mike’s Stained Glass - Foiling FAQ
Store Finder- Foiling How To, Tips & Tricks
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Aanraku Glass Studios- Soldering Instruction Video
DeBrady Glass Studios- Soldering
DeBrady Glass Studios- Speed Soldering
Fantasy in Glass - Hey Flux!
Glass Desires - Decorative Soldering Techniques- Discussion & examples of decorative soldering
Glass Desires -Pre-Fabricated Brass & Hammer Technique a lovely addition to stained glass
Glass Desires - Pearls Tutorial - decorative soldering pearls - see Foiling section for more info by Glass Desires
Glass Desires - Tools, Tips, & Tutorial for Brass Embossing - an especially beautiful touch on stained glass boxes
Delphi Glass - Basic Soldering Techiniques
Delphi Glass - Soldering Basics Video
Delphi Glass - Soldering Tips - FAQ
Inland Craft Products Co - How To Solder Like a Pro pdf version or online htm version
Internet Stained Glass Supply - Techniques of Fine Soldering for Leaded Projects
Mike’s Stained Glass - Art of Soldering a Good Bead
Cole Sonafrank- Stained Glass Soldering Tips - a custom glass artist shares his insights
Sue, The Stained Glass Lady - Soldering a Leaded Window - excellent photos and clear description
Tashiro Stained and Leaded Glass Studio- Use of Brass Sheet Overlay
Warner-Crivellaro- Soldering Technique
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Delphi Glass- Reinforcing a Panel
DeBrady Glass Studios- Rebar
Tashiro Stained and Leaded Glass Studio- Reinforcing a Panel
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~~Leading Up & Cementing Lead Panels~~
DeBrady Glass Studios- Myth About Stretching Lead
DeBrady Glass Studios- Putty 101
DeBrady Glass Studios- Putty- Weather or Not
Fantasy in Glass - Lead- the Material, not the Technique
Arthur Femenella- Stretching Lead
Inland Craft Products Co- Cementing, How To Weatherproof & Strengthen Leaded Glass Panels pdf or online htm version
Internet Stained Glass Supply - How to Putty a Lead Came Project
Ernest Nauta - Putty Technique
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~~Finishing, Framing & Installing a Panel~~
Aanraku Glass Studios - Framing a Stained Glass Panel
DeBrady Glass Studios - Installing a Panel
Delphi Glass- Window Panels: Zinc Or Lead For The Edges?
Delphi Glass - Came Border Video
Delphi Glass - Dual Pane Windows
Delphi Glass - Fitting Into An Existing Opening
Down East Stained Glass - Finishing
Fantasy in Glass - The Final Finish - patina
Sue, The Stained Glass Lady - How to Clean, Patina & Polish - copper foil
Sue, The Stained Glass Lady - Applying Stove Black to Lead
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Glass Patterns Quarterly - Lamp Making for Beginners on the Store Finder site
Delphi Glass - Tiffany-Style Lamps: My First Lamp - advice on choosing a first lamp to tackle
Delphi Glass - Tiffany-Style Lamps: Odyssey or Worden - discusses features and differences between these two lamp making systems
Grotepass Studio -Making a 22″ Tulip Tiffany Lampshade- 15 day guide (with photos) to making Tiffany Studios lamp design #1548
The Stained Glass Lady -How to Make a Stained Glass Lampshade- a well-photographed tutorial on making a panel lamp shade
Dale Grundon- How to Make Stained Glass Panel Lamps- Three part tutorial: Panel Construction- Lamp Assembly - Hanging the Lamp
Dale Grundon- Wiring a Lamp
Tashiro Stained and Leaded Glass Studio - Method of Making Lamps
Tashiro Stained and Leaded Glass Studio -Stained Glass Box Lamp beautiful and elegant
Warner-Crivellaro - Making a Lampshade
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Sue, The Stained Glass Lady - How To Make a Water Prism
Mike’s Stained Glass - Soldering Boxes
Mike’s Stained Glass - Box Making Tips
Mike’s Stained Glass - Advanced Box Making
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Spectrum Glass Co. - Mosaics, Endless Possibilities
Spectrum Glass Co. - Glass For the Garden - Mosaic stepping stones
Spectrum Glass Co. - Making Garden Stones That Rock!
Spectrum Glass Co. - Glass Cracking in Stepping Stones - how to prevent it
Spectrum Glass Co. - Mosaic Platters
Inland Craft Products Co- Making Mosaics using the Direct Method pdf or online htm version
Inland Craft Products Co- Making Mosaics using the Indirect Method pdf or online htm version
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~~Stained Glass Tools & Workshop Basics~~
Delphi Glass has the following Q & A topics on tools:
- Ideas for Setting Up Your Workshop
- Glass Bandsaws: Advantages and Disadvantages
- Glass Bandsaws: Stacking Glass
- Glass Cutters: Mosaic Glass Cutters
- Glass Cutters: Selecting a Glass Cutter
- Glass Cutters: Self-lubricating Glass Cutters
- Tools For Beginners: Getting Started
Fantasy in Glass - The Importance of Cutter Lubrication
Inland Craft Products Co- How To Use Stained Glass Tools- step by step instructions by Randy Wardell
Mike’s Stained Glass - Setting up a Shop
Store Finder- How to Use Stained Glass Tools
Sue, The Stained Glass Lady - Glass Cutters
Warner-Crivellaro- Tools & Supplies
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Always Stained Glass - Tips & Tricks
Delphi Glass - Lead Tips
Delphi Glass - General Tips
Dodge Studio Designs - Glassworkers Tips- good stuff - last up-dated March 2001
Dodge Studio Designs - Help Desk- some interesting stuff in Q & A format
Dale Grundon- How To Papers - very interesting
Mike’s Stained Glass - Tips & Observations
Scott’s Stained Glass - Technical Corner- general tips & techniques, also check the archives
UK Stained Glass News - Tommy’s Technical Tips
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~~~Miscellaneous Useful Tips~~~
Better Stained Glass - How to Ship Stained Glass
Better Stained Glass - How to Turn a Large Panel
DeBrady Glass Studios- Working with Wire
DeBrady Glass Studios- Shipping Glass
DeBrady Glass Studios- Stained Glass As A Business
Delphi Glass - Cabinet Customization
Delphi Glass- Using Bevel Clusters
Dodge Studio Designs - Safety Tips- last up-dated June 2001
Down East Stained Glass - Pricing Work
Fantasy in Glass - Solder is Not One of the Food Groups
Glass Art Patterns - Drilling Holes in Glass
Glass Art Patterns - Creating a Wire Loop for hanging panels, etc.
Inland Craft Products - Engraving (on glass & more)
Spectrum Glass Co. -Multiple Piece Production- pdf
Spectrum Glass Co. - Photographing Stained Glass
Spectrum Glass Co. - No Fish Story - Cut glass underwater with scissors? - fascinating facts about glass
Warner-Crivellaro- Glass Chat-Glass Plating -good forum thread on glass plating; this one takes a while to load
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