UK STAINED GLASS NEWS February 2008
and THE UK STAINED GLASS REGISTER
SUPPLIERS to STAINED GLASS ARTISTS
SOUTH
DORSET
Bournemouth Stained Glass Dorset's own!
HAMPSHIRE
Sunrise Stained Glass Southsea
KENT
Creative Glass:
The emphasis is on hot kiln work. Headquarters in Switzerland.
GILLINGHAM, KENT
Indulgence Glass
A small fast growing supplier of stained glass supplies; they have an industrial unit in Gillingham
ISLE OF MANN
RAMSEY:
Ramsey Craft Centre
Supplier in the Isle of Man for mainly Kokomo glass, copper foils, lead came and tools for the hobby user.
LONDON
THE LONDON CROWN GLASS COMPANY
The London Crown Glass Company specialises in high quality conservation
glasses selected from the best of the traditional European craftsman. Within their range there are products suitable for all
types of building, dating from the reign of Elizabeth the First to that
of George the Fifth.
SOUTHWEST
BRISTOL:
CREATIVE GLASS GUILD
Supplier in the South-West of glass, tools and consumables for leading,copper foil and kiln work.
Manufacture and restoration of leaded and architectural panels.
BRISTOL:
DICHROIC-GLASS.CO.UK
Suppliers of dichroic for hot glass working, such as kiln fusing,
jewellery and bead making as well as for stained glass and
architectural glass work. They stock over 100 different Dichroic
colours, patterns and textures as well as Bullseye fusing glass and
unique glass cabochons.
EXETER
OPUS MOSAIC
Specialists in all areas of Mosaic.
We supply Mosaic Tiles and stained glass to the Craft, DIY and Commercial markets. We create Mosaic Murals for all commercial & domestic needs. Mosaic Classes are held at our studios on a Wednesday Morning and Evening & two Weekends per month.
FOREST OF DEAN:
FOREST OF DEAN STAINED GLASS
Supplier of tools, glass and hobby materials, offering various
services, such as large scale cartoon printing and sandblast stencil
cutting. "We only sell the same top quality materials as we would use ourselves - so we have done the quality control for
you!" Mail order service using a combination of Royal Mail, Parcelforce and a carrier.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, NAILSWORTH BAROQUE STAINED GLASS
glass centre providing glass and tools to fusing and stained glass students as well as artists and interior designers.
MIDLANDS
ALVECHURCH, BIRMINGHAM:
ENGLISH ANTIQUE GLASS
Original hand made glass Products including
Decorative sheet glass
Crown Glass Bullions and Norman Slabs
BEDFORD
Tempsford Stained Glass
On line catalogue and shopping
Huge selection of lamp bases
An excellent selection of Uroboros.
LUTON
Artemis Glass Decorators: Mostly engraved and etched glass work, but they do supply Victorian Style corner glories to other stained glass artists. Follow the <Decorated Panels> link.
LUTON
TOMKINSONS STAINED GLASS
Dealers in antique stained glass panels.
STAFFORDSHIRE
Living light Studios
Full range of Stained Glass Supplies. Stock mainly Spectrum and Kokomo Glass. A fully fitted & dedicated Teaching Studio is now fully operational.
LOUGHBOROUGH
Tatra Glass
Tatra plan to start making stained glass again. Site well worth a look.
WEST
LIVERPOOL
Pearsons Glass Limited Glass merchant.
MANCHESTER
RegaLead
Suppliers of bevelled glass.
EAST
NORWICH:
Trinity Stained Glass, Ber Street
NORTH
BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE
Decorative Glass Supplies
NEW ON-LINE SHOP. Web site with on-line purchasing.
Large selection ofglass
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKS
KANSA GLASS(SOUTH YORKS., 3 miles from the M1):
This is the place to go for excellent top quality lamp bases, as well as all other stained glass supplies.
Standard slumped pieces for lamps
SCOTLAND
EAST KILBRIDE: Pearsons Glass Limited
Glass merchant.
EDINBURGH: Stained Glass House
Extensive range of supplies for professionals and hobbyists.
ALLOA near STIRLING: Retro Glass
We stock mainly America's Bullseye and compatible fusing products, also Spectrum for stained glass crafting. We have an extensive range of glass, tools and equipment. Our main suppliers are based in Central Europe and the UK, making it easier to get our supplies quickly and efficiently.
IRELAND
DUBLIN: PANGUR BAWN CRAFT SUPPLIES
Irish supplier, selling Spectrum, Kokomo and Bullseye glass. According to the web site they are based in Parnell Street off O'Connel Street, but they also give their address as 40 Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown Road. Take your pick.
DUBLIN: DUBLIN STAINED GLASS
Paul Gannon is the owner. No web site.
Telephone 353.1.2957261
PATTERNS and BOOKS:
HATFIELD:
Soldering On
Stained Glass Pattern Site where you'll only pay for the patterns you want, (with a FREE section that is always being
added to) and the files are in PDF format (Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free from www.Adobe.com). They are also available
in JPEG format for Computerised Knitting Machines, and Embroidery Sewing Machines.
Pandorabookshop.com
Online ordering only: They supply books for the glass community about stainedglass, Fused Glass, Mosaics, Lamp working, Bead making.
Offering a 24 hour turnround on all items.
Williams and Byrne: Teach Yourself to Piant on Glass
There are so many reasons why you’ll want to download our book on the techniques and secrets of painting beautiful stained glass designs. Our downloadable book on painting beautiful stained glass designs gives you the tips that many books forget.
AUSTRALIA:
Kim Fowler Stained Glass Patterns
Lamp and Window patterns available in pdf file format. Most of them are actual size, so all you need to do is print them, a few
of them will need to be printed then enlarged. Detailed instructions for printing come with each pattern. Most Window Patterns
are full size.
USA:
Art Glass Quarterly
Art Glass Quarterly feature four high-quality issues annually. They are beautifully designed and printed, rich in color and detail,
showcasing excellent artists and Art Glass. USA publication.
USA:
Glass Patterns Quarterly
Glass Patterns Quarterly features stained glass patterns for all levels of expertise and offer step-by-step instructions. All types of glass methods are covered including beadmaking, glass etching, fusing, copper foil, lead, beveling, slumping, painting, overlay techniques and more.
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