Making Stained Glass Lamps

This book is well written in content and organization. The was helpful information it contained built on to previous studio learning. The author writes well and conveys information in an easy to understand format. It is well illustrated. At this point I have only read the book to start processing the information but look forward to going through it again as I select a project to complete in the near future.

From cutting glass to soldering, this book thoroughly covers each step of creating a stained glass lamp. However, not everyone is able to glean all the knowledge and skills through a book that will enable them to succesfully master a particular art. If you are like me, you can use this book in conjunction with some help and advice from your local leadlight supplier to build your skills and enjoy the art of creating beutifl stained glass objects.My only critisim of this book is that the lamp shade the book tutorials are based upon (for which there is a full sized pattern) is quite large and maybe a bit sophisticated for a beginner. Nonetheless, you could easily select a lamp pattern that is smaller and simpler.

While titled for lamps, this book has one of the best introductions to working with stained glass that I have seen - and is a good review for those who have some experience. There are outstanding pictures of all aspects of stained glass - including tools, procedures, cutting and soldering.This book has given me the confidence to make my first lamp in the very near future. Its pictured and written step-by-step directions are clear enough for even a novice worker in stained glass. Included are multiple lamp patterns, ranging from very easy to more difficult.I highly recommend this book !

My daughter is very into the Tiffany items I have already made and now wishes to do this stuff herself; my advice and admonition was to read this and the next items ("Stained Glass Basics", 390 Traditional Stained Glass Instruction" and"390 Traditional Stained Glass Designs") until she had a handle on it and knew which of my tools and supplies she wanted to have - which I would then give her.I've read the aforementioned books and am sure they are first-rate guides.

Best book yet. Extremely well explained very friendly. I have purchased other books on lamp making but this one is definitely the best. If you are advanced it will even give you ways to repair. Believe me once you start making lamp shades and suddenly after you've completed a piece breaks, you want to save the shade so knowing how to repair is a plus.

This is a very good book for lamp makers, especially beginners. It is laid out in plain language with great pictures explaining step-by-step instructions. And the tips he gives are extremely helpful. I would recommend this for anyone interested in making stained glass lamps.

Loved this book. It is easy to read, great photos of every step of the way, makes it look easy!

I have Kindle app on my iPad. Downloaded this book recently.I am an advanced level stained glass artist who was looking for tips on making a stained glass lampshade. This book is what I was looking for. Well thought out and well illustrated. Probably too much for a beginner but then it might get a beginner motivated to learn more.I would purchase it again.

Patterns more for intermediate to advanced level stained glass artists and only a limited amount of patterns in book, however there are full-size fold out patterns for them. Mainly patterns for hanging ceiling lights & no wall or fan light designs & designs very traditional/ dated/ boring.

A present for a stained glass enthusiast. It ticks all the boxes apparently.

I enjoyed this book. It wont set the world a light but it is easy to follow and gives you experience

En regardant ce livre, on croirait qu'il est possible de s'initier seul à cet art qui propose tant de possibilités. Le principal , selon mon expérience est de savoir couper le verre, et cela s'acquiert avec de la pratique, et l'auteur donne des conseils précieux dans ce domaine. Michael Johnston , un artiste américain, met à profit de tous les lecteurs qui le désirent, son savoir faire, et le rend accessible à tous, avec un minimum de doigté. Toutes les étapes de la fabrication d'un objet, surtout la création des lampes, y sont expliquées, dans un livre très bien présenté, et riche en photos couleurs, traitant de toutes les étapes de la création d'objets en verre coloré. Depuis le choix du verre, les matériaux et les outils nécessaires pour le travail et la création d'objets, la formation des cônes de lampes, comment faire le montage électrique, la réparation des pièces cassées, la correction des erreurs éventuels, comme celui d'une soudure inesthétique sont abordés largement dans un ouvrage intéressant et pratique. Il y a deux patrons pour les modèles présentés en taille réelle, qui enrichira votre bibliothèque, et réveillera, s'il en est besoin, votre goût pour le travail du verre, et devenir un artiste accompli dans le domaine.Un livre utile et nécessaire , qui peut remplacer un enseignant, tellement les explications sont claires et précises. A ne pas manquer

Wie soll ich den Ständer produzieren und wie soll ich eine Lampe mit einem runden Kopf machen ???Die Anleitung ist gut jedoch würden dazu 5 Seiten ausreichen.