A collection of marine scenes and suncatchers giving both simple and intricate designs with colour pictures of finished projects.
Patterns and instructions are included so why not take a deep breath and plunge into the ocean depths. You will love the bright colours and dazzling shapes and textures you find in these projects!
The designs featured in this book contain only twenty pieces, some even fewer, yet the finished panels appear far more detailed. How is that possible? Glass selection makes all the difference! Choosing glasses with streaks and swirls and variations in colour and texture add interest and sophistication to the projects. Other techniques, including wire overlays, copper foil overlays and solder fills, all combine to create an artistic endeavour for you to enjoy or give as a gift.
Only 25 pieces, sometimes even less, yet these designs look far more detailed. What is the secret that gives that extra sophistication without any extra work? Glass selection is the secret, it makes all the difference! Choosing glass with streaks and swirls, variations in colour and texture - also showing extra techniques such as wire overlays, copper foil overlays, solder fills and enamel painting.
Only 30 pieces, sometimes even less, yet these designs look far more detailed. What is the secret that gives that extra sophistication without any extra work? Glass selection is the secret, it makes all the difference! Choosing glass with streaks and swirls, variations in colour and texture - also showing extra techniques such as wire overlays, copper foil overlays, solder fills and enamel painting.
Stained glass workers searching for designs with contemporary flair will find what they need in this distinctive collection.Artist Michael Gowen has created a unique treasury of original motifs that reflect his long-time interest in quilt patterns, Art Deco and many aspects of 20th Century Art.Designs mostly contemporary, symmetrical and abstract in simple to ornate designs.
In the typical Art Nouveau style are the 104 designs in this book: florals with stem and leaf patterns; sensuous women with billowing hair, dresses and exquisite headpieces; fish; butterflies; peacocks; Beardsley-like women in profile wearing masks; and many, many others.
Discover a novel approach to the traditional craft of Stained Glass.These unique designs make use of bevelled glass and "jewels" to make light dance, mimicking the inner fire of an expertly cut precious gem. The wealth of patterns featured in this book make it easy to achieve the exquisite beauty and fire of jewel-cut glass.83 Designs for workable projects.
