Stained Glass in an Afternoon

Author Biography: About the Author

Vicki Payne produces her own nationally syndicated television shows, Glass with Vicki Payne, Paint! Paint! Paint!, and For Your Home, and is a frequent guest on other programs, including The Carol Duvall Show and Home Matters. She has produced how-to videos for over ten years, created her own consumer glass show, is frequently published in craft and trade magazines, and serves as a consultant to companies throughout the craft and hobby industries.

Imagine being able to make a beautiful stained-glass design in just an afternoon. In fact, here are a total of 25 great projects that each take only a few hours to create, without any previous experience. In no time you'll learn the techniques and then marvel at the rich colors, gorgeous textures, sparkle of the glass, and soft gleam of the metal edging on everything you craft. From colorful window ornaments to terrific tabletop accessories, these projects are stunning, quick, and easy. Make two or even three this weekend!

Not only are the techniques for both copper foil and mosaic stained glass completely demystified here, but all 25 projects take only an afternoon to complete. Start with a Tulip Panel, the perfect first project, so simple and pleasing. Learn and use the proper tools, cut, assemble, solder, frame, and finish. You'll be proud as a peacock of your lovely Peacock Lampshade. Plus:corner accents, beautiful boxes, welcome signs, bird baths and more.