Mosaics and Stained Glass: Learning to make stained glass

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Author Content lineyri Oslo Norway (Zone 5a) September 25, 2007 07:01 AM Post #4014712 Any tips of good books or internetsites for getting started with stained glass? Or basicly: any tips on how to begin? I`m a 'wannebe' in the art of glass! Love the pictures you show here :D Line balvenie Marysville, WA (Zone 7a) September 25, 2007 12:32 PM Post #4015652 Perhaps the best way to start is by going to the place that sells the stained glass supplies. They should have classes for beginners as well as all the materials you would need. There was a very big store in Oslo that carried items that were handcrafted in Norway, a State operated store I think, with branches in many other cities. There might be a link there also if they have any stained glass. jerryhildebrand Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) September 25, 2007 04:31 PM Post #4016364 delphiglass.com you won't be disappointed scooterbug Tellico Plains , TN (Zone 7a) September 25, 2007 04:51 PM Post #4016427 If you can get to a store like suggested it will benefit you by being able to actually see and touch and converse in person with the staff. I vividly remember the 'first' time I walked into a Stained Glass studio/store the surprise and excitement I felt. Plus there was a class being taught at the time so I could see, smell and hear what was going on. SG art is sensual to the artist and nothing compares with at least one hands on experience. Afterwards you will look at what you find on websites with a more knowledgeable 'eye'. Have fun, ~Shirley balvenie Marysville, WA (Zone 7a) September 25, 2007 05:29 PM Post #4016559 I believe the name of the store was Husfliden. lineyri Oslo Norway (Zone 5a) September 26, 2007 01:49 AM Post #4018114 Thanks! I would love to go to a class and a glass store. I have found one store in Oslo, will try to go there and have a look. At this time it is a bit difficult for me to go,and I have a vivid picture of my 4 kids running like a small herd of elephants in the glass store. lol Husfliden is a big store for Norwegian crafts. Very nice but also very expensive. I have found some websites and i get more and more facinated of the art. I have always loved glass. pinkpoodlegirl Rock Hill, SC (Zone 7b) September 28, 2007 08:56 AM Post #4026399 Here is a website that has lots of great info and free patterns too. http://www.stainedglasstownsquare.com/ lineyri Oslo Norway (Zone 5a) September 29, 2007 03:05 AM Post #4029778 Thanks a million pinkpoodlegirl! A very usefull site :)

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