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Books for the absolute beginner as well as for experienced glass artists who want to learn more. Some of these books contain a fair number of patterns. All of them contain instructions, tips, and general advice.
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Kicking Glass (Cooper)
Kicking Glass (Cooper)
Item no: 3300
Retail price: $30.76 /each
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Creative and practical, Kicking Glass is a step-by-step guide for those wanting to practice the popular craft of stained glass.
Glass Design Source Book
Glass Design Source Book
Item no: 3756
CKE Publications item: 20133720
Retail price: $18.36
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More than 200 stained glass "designs, styles, ideas and inspirations". After a few pages on how to approach designing for stained glass, the chapter titles show the diversity of styles depicted: Corners, Simple, Victorian, Scenic, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Contemporary. While the well chosen designs can be used "as is", this truly is a sourcebook for designing your own stained glass works. 48 pages. CKE Publications.
Quick Success Stained Glass
Quick Success Stained Glass
Item no: 3938
Wardell Publications Inc. item: 0-919985-18-1
Retail price: $10.78
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New! This is an excellent book for beginners, taking you from the definition and history of glass, to a thorough discussion of the tools of the trade, and ending with instructions on cutting, foiling, soldering and all the other skills required for basic stained glass construction. There are 18 full sized patterns designed specifically for beginners. The instructional photos are clear and plentiful, although just a bit small. Softcover, 24 pages. From Wardell Publications.
Stained Glass the Easy Way
Stained Glass the Easy Way
Item no: 3889
Retail price: $19.95
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A popular beginner book containing 26 full-size patterns (many are fold-outs) for projects ranging from simple panels to more challenging lampshades and planters. All the deigns are practical and attractive. From Walrus Publications.
Introduction to Stained Glass
Introduction to Stained Glass
Item no: 3348
Wardell Publications Inc. item: 0-919985-04-1
Retail price: $17.19
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Introduction to Stained Glass is designed to be used as a do-it-yourself manual or to supplement an instructional course. If you wish to learn how to make stained glass objects, you will find that this book provides all the step-by-step information on tools, supplies, and techniques necessary to learn on your own.
Stained Glass for the First Time
Stained Glass for the First Time
Item no: 3762
Sterling Publishing item: 1-4027-1361-4
Retail price: $10.95
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With these stained glass techniques even complete beginners can make outstanding projects. In fact, even incomplete beginners can have a go at it with an excellent chance of success. Learn to cut glass, assemble projects with lead or copper foil, and work in mosaics. 112 pages.
Stained Glass Basics
Stained Glass Basics
Item no: 3749
Sterling Publishing item: 0-8069-4877-9
Retail price: $16.45
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A large (144 pages) book which covers techniques of copper-foil and leaded glass techniques. 30 decorative designs are included. You will also learn how to repair and restore leaded glass and copper foil work. Profusely illustrated.
Getting Started in Stained Glass
Getting Started in Stained Glass
Item no: 2640
Whittemore-Durgin item: 2640
Retail price: $0.50
In stock:  276 
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Our pamphlet giving complete instructions for simple, leaded glass ornament projects.
How To Design Stained Glass By Jennie French
How To Design Stained Glass By Jennie French
Item no: 3718
Dover Publications item: 0486277534
Retail price: $12.89
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This book is a revised and enlarged republication of Design for Stained Glass published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York. It has 161 line drawings, 17 photographs, and a section of "personal recommendations" which lists other reading, magazines, videos, etc. The idea is to show you how to design a stained glass piece, or to adapt a design from another source to so that the piece can be built with the minimum of clutter, with few difficult cuts, and with pleasing results. It is for the worker who has mastered the skills of glass working, but who has no formal art training.
Religious Stained Glass For Today
Religious Stained Glass For Today
Item no: 2643
CKE Publications item: 20133372
Retail price: $18.22
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This 56 page book has answers to many of the questions which the owner of a small stained glass studio might ask when designing and building stained glass windows for a church. Design considerations are the first step which include technical and color considerations. A pictorial guide to the meanings of many of the religious symbols is also included.