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In this course, you will :
- From the initial design to the final polish, this book will walk you through the entire process of creating a stained-glass composition.
- Discover how to cut stained glass, add botanical elements, and solder the pieces together.
- Introspect your creative process and begin working on your design with a reference image.
- Molly walks you through the selection of glass based on colour, opacity, and texture.
- Learn how to press flowers as Molly discusses her favourite methods and plants to use.
- Learn how to cut glass by experimenting with various techniques until you feel comfortable shaping your design. Molly then shows you how to grind your glass to proportion safely.
- Apply copper foil tape and solder wire to your glass before incorporating your botanical pieces to experiment with the Tiffany method. Explore various soldering techniques to learn how to solder your piece together.
- Learn how to frame your stained-glass piece using materials such as beads or rings.
- Learn how to stain your piece's metal parts before cleaning and polishing it to keep it looking its best. Molly's advice on hanging your decorative piece completes the course.
Syllabus :
1. Designing Your Project and Safety Considerations
- Materials
- Designing Your Piece
- Pressing Botanicals
- Safety
2. Cutting, Grinding, and Foil Wrapping
- Cutting the Glass
- Grinding Your Glass Pieces
- Foil Wrapping
- Soldering
3. Foil Wrapping, Soldering, and Framing Your Piece
- Beading and Jump Rings
- Cleaning Your Piece
- Patina
- Polishing and Hanging
