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Nevertheless, if you don't have the original book, this one will give you a useful stock of standard designs that we see in houses all over the UK. Periods covered are Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and 1930's. |
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I have to admit that most are complex, but good Art Nouveau windows usually are! There are all kinds from those with a clear centre, framed by exciting art nouveau detail, those with a design in the centre, so that all the window is a nouveau extravaganza, and those with a pastoral scene in the centre, framed by art nouveau swirls and flows. No line drawings which is a let down. |
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She suffers from Parkinson's disease, and yet has the grit and spirit that have enabled her to do this window, in spite of ridiculously short planning and execution times.
This is a stunning book that would make a wonderfully stimulating and fascinating read for all stained glass artists, experienced, or just starting out. Its a can't put down, can't forget chronicle, diary, examination. Don't miss it! |
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Most of the projects feature grand entryways and there is a LOT of bevelled glass. Preston studios like curvy flowing designs and there are plenty of those. A good balance is achieved with their section on abstract and artdeco . There are numerous excellent colour plates over 79 pages, each and every one an inspiration. |
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Available from your stained glass merchant. Review copy provided by Wardell Publications. |
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This is a beautiful book, and would make a marvellous Christmas Present for both the expert, and someone just starting out with an interest in making stained glass windows. Its an intriguing mix, with at least 19 fantastic and major projects featured in detail, intermingled with plenty of information on how these windows are made, and the thought processes taken on some of the work done by this studio. There are so many lovely photographs the book defies description. There are 157 pages, each and every one with several colour plates. The book both inspires artists, and informs prospective clients. It is a book about ecclesiastical stained glass, written to be readable AND interesting. |
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Available from Decorative
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This book uses what it calls "The Component Method" to construct stained glass window designs. It takes part of a pattern, that can be traced or even drawn, adds it to others, and builds up the design. The book builds on this basic stepping stone with many excellent design and construction tips throughout and has a number of well illustrated examples of all the points it raises. Includes a number of design components in full size components. |
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Available from Decorative
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There are some gems: the Alberta Water Lily (on the cover) and the Penguins,
which I particularly like, for example. There is also an excellent Rabbit
from the 100 Acre Wood, on the Kid's Page. |
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This book is purely a feast of designs (There are no instructions, and only a few colour plates). How do we rate this book?
Available from Decorative Glass Supplies Reviewed 3rd October 2001 Decorative
Glass Supplies also stock the second book in the series, Northern
Lights, shown here. |
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Author: Jillian Sawyer
Published by the Original Redback Press, Australia
Available from TEMPSFORD
STAINED GLASS
Now this IS a good book! It has about forty seven designs, all shown in colour and with black and white line drawings. The theme is mostly modern, but with strong traditional influences. The book has a superb section on how to make your own stained glass window designs, hence the name GRIDS. My favourite designs are the Light House on page 12, and the Fruit Floral side light on page 4. This latter is a very detailed panel and will take some making. Two fantastic designs. How do we rate this book?
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Available from DECORATIVE
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