Aimee McCulloch, an accomplished modern glass artist, goes beyond traditional stained-glass techniques and makes glass into modern and contemporary works of art.
Aimee McCulloch, an accomplished modern glass artist, goes beyond traditional stained-glass techniques and makes glass into modern and contemporary works of art. Readers will enjoy that contemporary focus in this complete guide.
McCulloch first teaches beginner stained-glass skills (cutting glass, soldering, etc.).
Explore 10 ambitious, exciting, and inspiring projects that can be displayed at home or given as gifts.
By learning each of the techniques in these, readers will be able to continue working and experimenting with stained glass to combine techniques and create your own special designs.
With McCulloch's help, aspiring stained-glass artists can combine new, contemporary techniques with historical ones to bring this popular art form into the present day.
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200+ color photos and illustrations
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Höhe: 255 mm
Breite: 213 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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978-0-7643-6307-8 (9780764363078)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Aimee McCulloch holds a master's degree in glass design from Edinburgh College of Art. She maintains her own studio in London. Her work has been commissioned for homes and buildings in New York, Australia, and the UK. Aimee lives in Edinburgh. www.aimeemcculloch.com
Introduction 7
Tools and Equipment 21
Core Skills 27
Leaded Glass 60
Leaded Glass Projects 62
Project 1: Repeat Pattern 63
Lettering 70 Project 2: Anaglyph Letters 71
Project 3: Mirror 76
Example Cartoons 82
Surface Manipulation 84
Sandblasting 88
Project 4: Frosting Glass 89
Sandblasting Flashed Glass Technique 93
Tracing Paint, Enamel, and Silver Stain 97
Tracing Paint Technique 100
Enamel Technique 108
Silver Stain Technique 112
Project 5: Painting Exercises 116
Frit 118
Project 6: Frit Moons 122
Project 7: Mica 128
Project 8: Decals 132
Project 9: Stringers 136
Copper Foil 138
Project 10: Hanging Panel 142
Project 11: 3D Structures 148
Project 12: Slumping Bottles 152
Conclusion 158
About the Author 160