Painting Faux Stained Glass

by Plaid (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $11.82

  Create the striking appearance of authentic stained glass without the expense or sill. Using readily available glass art paint and either liquid leading or premade leading strips on these patterns, turn the windows in your home into magnificent works of art. The technique is effortless; the finished results will look anything but. In addition to a window, you'll also be able to decorate small screens to sit on a ledge, suncatchers to hang in windows, and glass panels for the door. Now you no longer have to admire stained glass from afar - you can reproduce it to display right in your own home.

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $12.73

  Have you longed for the brilliance of stained glass in your home but been put off by the difficulty, mess, and expense such a big project entails? If you can squeeze glass art paint from a bottle and follow the simple techniques explained here, you can make windows into authentic works of art, reflecting colourful light throughout your interiors, easily, inexpensively, and without any special glass cutting or soldering expertise. Patterns for more than two dozen projects include colour guides, methods for applying lead strips, and instructions for preparing and painting gorgeous classic cameos, and Victorian designs of varying difficulty. Liven up a child's room with playful kites and kittens, decorate your kitchen with fruit motifs or your sun room with garden scenes in minutes.