Making Tiffany Stained Glass, Step by Step

Abstract

The objective of the article is to compile a detailed manual for making cartoon of Tiffany stained glass with the best choice of materials, tools and equipment. It describes stages of preparatory work for producing Tiffany stained glass and the sequence of actions, reveals step-by-step technique of making a sketch and cartoon, lists necessary materials and justifies their choice. The author discusses possible errors and problems, and suggests his solutions. He defines main terms related to Tiffany stained glass technique presented here in a clear and detailed manner. This gives the ability to competently deal with stained glass cartoon and to successfully move through all the stages of its making. The description of materials and processes will be useful not only to professional artists, but also to any person who even has never worked with stained glass. The procedures characterized in the article are applicable in other artistic areas.