This volume contains an outstanding array of 83 stained glass patterns--from Ancient Egyptian to Art Deco--ideal for any project requiring historical ambience. Motifs also include Greek mythological figures, intricate interlacements of Celtic and Arabic art, Art Nouveau, and Gothic, Romanesque, Chinese, Pennsylvania Dutch, American Indian, medieval Italian, and Victorian. Each design is copyright free.

Make beautiful stained glass pieces using the easy-to-learn copper-foil method. Step-by-step instructions and 45 photos, drawings, and diagrams explain patterns and pattern cutting, scoring glass, foiling, soldering, framing, patinas, more.

Shows crafters at all levels how to create stunning lampshades. Projects include a candle chimney, lantern, panel shade, hanging cylinder lamp, and procedures using the lead-came method and copper-foil. 180 black-and-white figures.

Identifies and summarizes thousands of books, article, exhibition catalogues, government publications, and theses published in many countries and in several languages from the early nineteenth century to 1981.