Comments on: First Stained Glass Panel http://www.catherinecheek.com/2008/07/01/first-stained-glass-panel/ artblog and writing resume Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:33:41 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sue http://www.catherinecheek.com/2008/07/01/first-stained-glass-panel/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Sue Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:58:30 +0000 http://www.catherinecheek.com/2008/07/01/first-stained-glass-panel/#comment-388 Once you get comfortable with the techniques, you will find stained glass very creative. I can see how you would relate it to woodworking at this point in time. It all seems very mechanical at first. You will be able to focus on creativity as soon as you get past thinking of it as mechanical (and that will happen!). I have taught many artists that have turned out the most wonderful stained glass pieces. So, stick with it. I know you will be so glad that you did. Learn to cut accurately. That will cut down on having to reshape the pieces after you cut them, and it will practically eliminate cutting yourself. There are quite a few household tools and items that you can use for stained glass work. You can use an exacto knife to cut your lead. Use a carborundum stone to smooth the edges of the glass. Granted, there are certain tools you will need to purchase, so get the best ones possible. In the case of tools for stained glass, you get what you pay for. Go to my web site. You will find many step by step tutorials and practical tips that should help you. One last comment...I totally agree with the moral of your story! Once you get comfortable with the techniques, you will find stained glass very creative. I can see how you would relate it to woodworking at this point in time. It all seems very mechanical at first. You will be able to focus on creativity as soon as you get past thinking of it as mechanical (and that will happen!).

I have taught many artists that have turned out the most wonderful stained glass pieces. So, stick with it. I know you will be so glad that you did.

Learn to cut accurately. That will cut down on having to reshape the pieces after you cut them, and it will practically eliminate cutting yourself.

There are quite a few household tools and items that you can use for stained glass work. You can use an exacto knife to cut your lead. Use a carborundum stone to smooth the edges of the glass. Granted, there are certain tools you will need to purchase, so get the best ones possible. In the case of tools for stained glass, you get what you pay for.

Go to my web site. You will find many step by step tutorials and practical tips that should help you.

One last comment…I totally agree with the moral of your story!

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