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These striking contemporary ways of working with stained glass will alter your view of the amazing works you can create. Aimee McCulloch, an accomplished modern glass artist, goes beyond traditional stained-glass techniques and makes glass into modern and contemporary works of art. Enjoy that contemporary focus in this complete guide as she first teaches beginner stained-glass skills (cutting glass, soldering, etc.) before launching you into 10 ambitious, exciting, and inspiring projects that can be displayed at home or given as gifts. By learning each of these techniques, you'll be able to continue working and experimenting with stained glass to combine techniques and create your own special designs. With McCulloch's help, combine new, contemporary techniques with historical ones to bring this popular art form into the present day. AUTHOR: Aimee McCulloch (London) holds a master's degree in glass design from Edinburgh College of Art. She maintains her own studio in London. Her work has been commissioned for homes and buildings in New York, Australia, and the UK. SELLING POINTS: . Gives newcomers a motivating sense of skill progression and fresh inspiration with each project . Author is an expert stained-glass artist whose art has been recognised around the world . Focuses on contemporary stained-glass techniques that carry you beyond traditional techniques 200 colour photographs and illustrations

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Author:   Aimee McCulloch
Publisher:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9780764363078

ISBN 10:   0764363077
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   28 March 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 7 Tools and Equipment 21 Core Skills 27 Leaded Glass 60 Leaded Glass Projects 62 Project 1: Repeat Pattern 63 Lettering 70 Project 2: Anaglyph Letters 71 Project 3: Mirror 76 Example Cartoons 82 Surface Manipulation 84 Sandblasting 88 Project 4: Frosting Glass 89 Sandblasting Flashed Glass Technique 93 Tracing Paint, Enamel, and Silver Stain 97 Tracing Paint Technique 100 Enamel Technique 108 Silver Stain Technique 112 Project 5: Painting Exercises 116 Frit 118 Project 6: Frit Moons 122 Project 7: Mica 128 Project 8: Decals 132 Project 9: Stringers 136 Copper Foil 138 Project 10: Hanging Panel 142 Project 11: 3D Structures 148 Project 12: Slumping Bottles 152 Conclusion 158 About the Author 160

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Aimee McCulloch holds a master's degree in glass design from Edinburgh College of Art. She maintains her own studio in London. Her work has been commissioned  for homes and buildings in New York, Australia, and the UK. Aimee lives in Edinburgh. www.aimeemcculloch.com

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