How To Do Stained Glass | Basic Steps

Learn the basics of how to do stained glass here. The pictorial below takes you through the basic steps of stained glass construction. There's also the easy to follow "How to do Stained Glass" text from the book "Quick Success Stained Glass - A Beginner's Instruction Guide" written by Randy Wardell. When your done, find stained glass supplies, classes, and inspiration at the Stained Glass Retailer near you!

Step 1: Pick a pattern and the glass

Find out more about selecting patterns, glass, and the tools you need for stained glass in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the "How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 1: pick a pattern and glass

Step 2: Number the pattern and cut it apart.

Find out more about pattern selection, preparation and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the "How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 2: cut pattern apart

Step 3: Trace the pattern onto the glass.

Find out more about transferring patterns onto glass and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the "How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 3: trace the pattern onto glass

Step 4: Score the glass.

Find out more about scoring glass and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 4: score the stained glass

Step 5: Break out the pieces.

Find out more about breaking stained glass and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the " How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 5: breaking the score lines

Step 6: Grind the pieces to fit.

Find out more about grinding and shaping glass and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the "How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 6: grinding and shape the stained glass pieces

Step 7: Foil all the pieces.

Find out more about foiling glass and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the "How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step7: applying copper tape to stained glass

Step 8: Solder the pieces together.

Find out more about soldering staomed glass and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's"How to do Stained Glass" or the "How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 8: solder the glass pieces together

Step 9: Clean & finish the piece.

Find out more about cleaning, applying patina, and finishing stained glass and the tools you use in Randy Wardell's "How to do Stained Glass" or the "How to Use Stained Glass Tools" section by Inland Craft.

 Make stained glass step 9: clean, patina, and polish your stained glass