415 Original Designs For Stained Glass

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. Over 400 black-and-white designs can easily be adapted to a variety of projects. Larger patterns can be produced by scanning small originals. Masterly compositions of graceful lines and geometric shapes (squares, circles, half-circles, triangles, rectangles) are enclosed in a diversity of frames — oval, diamond, rectangular, elliptical, as well as a number of irregular forms. Both beginning and experienced stained glass workers will be especially pleased to find that no shape is impractical to cut. Often delicate and classical in feeling, these attractive royalty-free motifs can be used to enhance many elements of interior décor: sidelights, windows, lampshades, mirrors, and much more. Smaller designs lent themselves to miniature projects such as jewelry settings and dollhouse windows. Stained glass workers will find here an inexpensive treasury of design inspiration and practical patterns for a myriad of attractive projects.

Shows crafters at all levels how to create stunning lampshades. Projects include a candle chimney, lantern, panel shade, hanging cylinder lamp, and procedures using the lead-came method and copper-foil. 180 black-and-white figures.

Sixteen original designs and complete instructions for numerous projects, plus 32 pages of templates that make it easy to use these designs directly. 57 illustrations.

Instructions for over sixty projects using paper and cardboard to create a variety of shapes and constructions.

Tons of great ideas for making party favors, decorations, gifts, and games from household supplies and materials that are usually thrown away. 214 illustrations.

Ninety original modern designs combine aspects of abstract motifs with flora and fauna for beautiful and strikingly unusual effects. Symmetrical in design, the 90 patterns are easily adapted for specific projects.

This splendid sourcebook for stained glass designs contains 88 patterns in styles ranging from medieval interlacements to Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern motifs. Suitable for crafters at every level of expertise, the patterns can be easily expanded for full-sized panels, mirror surrounds, and other decorative work.

60 original designs set in picturesque circular frames — florals, foliates, landscapes, abstracts, heads, more.