{"product_id":"kicking-glass-a-creative-guide-to-stained-glass-craft","title":"Kicking Glass: A Creative Guide to Stained Glass Craft","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCrafting stained glass has been \n\u003cb\u003eNeile Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e's job and passion for over 20 years. Based in Sparta, New Jersey, USA, she has created everything from jewelry and tiny boxes to large-scale win-dow installations. In 2015 Neile began creating her stained glass cabin in the woods, a small sanctuary clad entirely in reclaimed window frames filled with her stained glass. She is an experienced educator and gives regular tutorials and workshops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"From simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eStudio setup \u0026amp; safety \u003cbr\u003eTools \u0026amp; supplies \u003cbr\u003eGlass \u003cbr\u003eCutting glass \u003cbr\u003eUsing patterns \u003cbr\u003eFoiling \u003cbr\u003eLayout \u003cbr\u003eSoldering \u003cbr\u003eFinishing \u003cbr\u003eClean, patina, \u0026amp; polish\u003cbr\u003eDesigning patterns \u003cbr\u003eSuncatchers \u003cbr\u003e3D construction \u003cbr\u003eReclaimed windows\u003cbr\u003ePatterns \u003cbr\u003eSuppliers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A thorough, enthusiastic guide to the art, full of beautiful projects, helpful advice, and inspiring thoughts from working stained glass artists\" --\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Novices can expect all the familiar faces of how-to books: tools and supplies, an examination of materials, and clear directions on finishing, all well illustrated with quality color photographs.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Neile's warm and supportive approach comes across as she shares the vision behind the creation of her own sanctuary - a cabin in her garden that she is lovingly decorating with reclaimed window frames and stained glass designs based on her love of the natural world. [...] \n\u003ci\u003eKicking Glass\u003c\/i\u003e offers comprehensive training and a liberal helping of motivation through beautiful imagery and practical designs to try.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eContemporary Glass Society\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"When I'm ready to dip my toes, Kicking Glass by Neile Cooper is where I'll begin exploring this gorgeous hobby. Cooper's thorough tome walks beginners through setting up a space, picking out supplies, and basic techniques required for creating stained glass.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Mercury\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The photography is stellar with lushly colorful clear pictures and tutorial explanations. The author provides project lists with tools and supplies and step by step instructions. The book feels like a small, well organized workshop with a well spoken and competent teacher. The projects are varied and attractive and are a mix of more traditional looking and modern.\" --Nonstop Reader \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The book is full of beautiful, full colour illustrations, and instructions are easy to follow, if not easy to master. This is great guide for anyone considering starting in the hobby.\" --Novel Obsession \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative and practical, \u003ci\u003eKicking Glass\u003c\/i\u003e is a step-by-step guide for those wanting to practice the popular craft of stained glass.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass with a creative handbook for both the novice and more experienced crafter alike. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully illustrated with photographs of Neile's own work including her glorious glass cabin in the woods as well as pieces from some of today's most stylish designers, \n\u003ci\u003eKicking Glass\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with ideas to guide and inspire. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book provides comprehensive technical instruction in the copper foil method, covering everything from tools and supplies to exploratory techniques such as including foraged and found objects into your work. Skills are demonstrated through tutorials with photos, instructional drawings and 16 stunning patterns. Whether you're looking to decorate your windows, create lovely gifts for friends and family or design your own epic masterpiece, \n\u003ci\u003eKicking Glass\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential modern guide to stained glass making. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/27\/2021 (EAN 9781789940497, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/15\/2022 pg. 35 (EAN 9781789940497, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eCooper, Neile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafting stained glass has been Neile Cooper's job and passion for over 25 years. Based in Sparta, New Jersey, USA, she has created everything from jewelry and tiny boxes to large-scale win-dow installations. In 2015 Neile began creating her stained glass cabin in the woods, a small sanctuary clad entirely in reclaimed window frames filled with her stained glass. She is an experienced educator and is the author of \u003ci\u003eKicking Glass.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @neilecooper\u003cbr\u003eglasscabinstudio.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooper, Neile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbert Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2022-05-24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Glass \u0026amp; Glassware|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Decorating|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Jewelry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass craft|Glass painting and staining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781789940497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781789940497\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbert Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52402933793049,"sku":"SP-9781789940497","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781789940497_spiral.png?v=1778998548","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/kicking-glass-a-creative-guide-to-stained-glass-craft","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}