How to Make Art Out of Stained Glass

Summary: As you walk into a Christian church, your eyes are immediately drawn to the elaborate patterns and colors of the windows. As the light floods through, images of the legendary and mythical events of Christian history are illuminated in colorful glass. This ancient art form is known as stained glass, and many of these ancient stained-glass works have survived for centuries. Throughout its thousand-year history, stained glass has been displayed in many different forms and varieties. However, the most common (as any connoisseur of religious traditions will tell you) is depicted on the walls and windows of Christian churches.

Though the religious connotations of the art still exist, a modern movement has also shaped the stained-glass craft. For instance, many use stained glass in their own windows at home. Some have designed stained-glass patterns that are abstract and creative. There are many ways to solder stained glass, and because of this, new forms of stained-glass art are emerging everyday. For those who lack the expertise of soldering and cutting glass, many have discovered the beauty of sun catchers. A smaller form of stained-glass art, these sun catchers have become a favorite craft of children and adults.

If you have been considering a new hobby, why not learn how to make stained-glass art? With its long and lasting history, it is clear why everybody enjoys stained-glass artwork. With stained-glass patterns, you can create almost anything you want. In this free video series, our expert takes time to show you a simple stained-glass project. Learn how to pick glass for your project and how to draw your own stained-glass pattern. Our expert shows you how to trace your pattern onto the glass, and gives you tips for cutting glass pieces. Learn how to use copper foil on your stained-glass project, and how to solder your work as well.