Synopsis
A desktop or hanging lamp is a popular project for the beginning or experienced stained glass crafter. This handsomely illustrated guide offers techniques to make any number of lamps, from simple, contemporary shades to elaborate Tiffany styles. How to create and work with patterns, assemble panels, use a lamp jig, solder and patina, tin and attach caps, select a base - all the steps necessary to create beautiful heirlooms pieces. AUTHOR: Michael Johnston is the author of Making Stained Glass Boxes and the expert consultant for Basic Stained Glass Making and Beyond Basic Stained Glass Making. SELLING POINTS: Step-by-step photographs illustrate the entire lamp-making process Includes full-size, fold out patterns to make 12 beautiful shades Features "Pro Tips" from a master class artist ILLUSTRATIONS 577 colour photographs, Step-by-step photos illustrate the entire lamp-making processIncludes full-size, fold-out patterns to make 12 beautiful shadesFeatures "Pro Tips" from a master glass artistA desktop or hanging lamp is a popular project for the beginning or experienced stained-glass crafter. This handsomely illustrated guide offers techniques to make any number of lamps, from simple, contemporary shades to elaborate Tiffany styles. How to create and work with patterns, assemble panels, use a lamp jig, solder and patina, tin and attach caps, select a base--all the steps necessary to create beautiful heirloom pieces., Step-by-step photos illustrate the entire lamp-making process. Includes full-size, fold-out patterns to make 12 beautiful shades. Features "Pro Tips" from a master glass artist.