Tools and Books of Stained Glass Manufacture
Stained glass art has manifested itself in religious houses from the Middle Ages to the present day. Its beauty has been interpreted and recreated by generations of artisans, and each have had special tools and books to guide them in their process. Here is a description a desription of all the tools used in stained glass manufacture and a curated list of five essential books for any aspiring stained glass artisan.
Stained glass art requires a special set of
stained glass tools to craft, primarily for cutting and manipulating the stained glass. The most essential of these tools include a glass cutter, running pliers, grozing pliers, lead knife, and lead saw. A glass cutter is the most essential of these tools, used to cut the glass into the desired shape. Running pliers then help to reduce the size of the cut glass pieces and add beveled edges. Grozing pliers, meanwhile, shave small portions of the edge to further refine the shape. A lead knife is used to cut lead strips, while a lead saw helps to create the small holes necessary to join lead strips together.
Essential Books
Stained glass art also requires a significant level of knowledge, and there are a number of books available to guide aspiring artisans. Here is a selection of the top five books for anyone looking to learn the craft:
* Stained Glass Basics: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started by Michael Johnston
* Stained Glass: Design and Construction by C.W. Whittemore
* Craft of Stained Glass by Albinas Elskus
* Stained Glass for the Beginner by convicted edge
* Office Design 'Made Simple' Stained Glass Design & Construction by Vince Goodeve
In summary, creating stained glass art is an intricate process that requires both the right
stained glass tools and ample knowledge. Five of the most essential books for anyone honing the craft are Stained Glass Basics, Stained Glass Design and Construction, Craft of Stained Glass, Stained Glass for the Beginner, and Stained Glass Design and Construction.
