How To Make Stained Glass

Learn the basics of how to do stained glass here. The pictorial below takes you through the basic steps of stained glass construction. There's also the easy to follow "How to do Stained Glass" text from the book "Quick Success Stained Glass - A Beginner's Instruction Guide" written by Randy Wardell. When your done, find stained glass supplies, classes, and inspiration at the Stained Glass Retailer near you!

Step 1: Pick a pattern, glass, & tools. If you want to find out more about selecting patterns, glass, or tools see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.
Step 2: Number the pattern and cut it apart. If you want to find out more about pattern preparation and the tools, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.
Step 3: Trace the pattern onto the glass. If you want to find out more about transferring patterns onto glass and the tools you use, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.
Step 4: Score the glass. If you want to find out more about scoring glass and the tools you use, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.
Step 5: Break out the pieces. If you want to find out more about breaking glass and the tools you use, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.
Step 6: Grind the pieces to fit. If you want to find out more about grinding and shaping glass and the tools you use, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.
Step 7: Foil all the pieces. If you want to find out more about foiling glass and the tools you use, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft. You can also find more information on stained glass tapes by clicking on the sponsors box and going to Venture Tapes
Step 8: Solder the pieces together. If you want to find out more about soldering glass and the tools you use, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.
Step 9: Clean & finish the piece. If you want to find out more about cleaning and finishing stained glass and the tools you use, see Randy Wardell's How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.