Discover a novel approach to the traditional craft of stained glass. Noted artist Ed Sibbett, Jr.'s unique designs make use of beveled glass and "jewels" — specially cut glass that captures and refracts light. The facets cut into the glass make light dance, mimicking the inner fire of an expertly cut precious gem. The effect is stunning: the rich tones and linear designs of stained glass glitter with sparkling, elegant highlights. The wealth of patterns featured in this volume makes it easy to achieve the exquisite beauty and lore of jewel-cut glass. No special skills are required. One-of-a-kind patterns incorporate beveled and jeweled glass right into the design. They are as easy to use as ordinary stained glass and readily available from craft supply stores. You can create a dazzling array of stained glass projects based on Sibbett's designs. Over 80 floral, geometric, bird, butterfly, fish, Art Nouveau, and Victorian motifs appear in square, rectangular, circular, octagonal, and free-form shapes. Adapt them for door and window panels, box components, candle shelters, mobiles, mirrors, and lightcatchers, or any project that requires extra sparkle and sophistication.

This splendid sourcebook for stained glass designs contains 88 patterns in styles ranging from medieval interlacements to Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern motifs. Suitable for crafters at every level of expertise, the patterns can be easily expanded for full-sized panels, mirror surrounds, and other decorative work.

Scores of simple but elegant designs for sidelights, fanlights, and transoms. The rectangular, circular, and half-circle motifs depict a variety of subjects-from trellised roses, soaring birds, and bouquets of tulips to geometric images and abstract configurations. An excellent source of inspiration for graphic artists, this collection is ideal for workers in stained glass and other crafts. 176 illustrations (25 in color).

Inspired by the elegant simplicity of the Arts and Crafts movement, this compilation of original patterns is the handiwork of an expert in stained glass design. Artists and artisans will find a wealth of design options among its 73 handsome motifs. Here is a garden of florals, with sprays of blossoms and single buds, running patterns of flowering vines, and other images drawn from the natural world, many reduced in the sinuous curved lines that foreshadow the development of Art Nouveau. Framed by oval, rectangular, square, round, and half-round borders, these royalty-free designs are easily adapted for use in a wide variety of craft projects.

Designs featuring specially cut glass patterns that will capture and refract light. Floral, geometric, animal, Art Nouveau, Victorian motifs in varied shapes. Create mirrors, mobiles, door panels, more.

“Well-illustrated...techniques, equipment and safety are all covered in detail...a good addition.”—Library Journal. “More than 20 patterns...illustrated with color photographs. ...Designs are simple, ranging from flowers, to art deco-type angles.”—Booklist.