The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

Simplistic, suggested for amateurs, 24 Sep 2002
Very simplistic designs. If you are looking for a challenging design, look somewhere else.

The book is in black and white, and therefore lacks colour suggestions. Which also hints that most of these designs were never implemented on glass - they're just designs

However, if your collection lacks traditional designs, this is the one for you.

A wonderful collection of stained glass designs, 12 Sep 2001
This book is a must to all proffesional or amateur glass makers, many of the designs included are workable, most produce beautiful pieces. Both stylish and practical.

A wide range of authentic traditional designs, 26 Mar 1999
As a stained glass enthusiast and renovator of historic homes, I'm putting this book at the top of my favorites list.

Unlike so many stained glass pattern books that modernize patterns, the beautiful and varied patterns in this book are rendered directly from historic homes. The patterns are organized into five sections: Art Nouveau, Victorian Geometric, Victorian Floral, Edwardian and The Twenties.

All patterns were gleaned from homes in a fairly localized area of England, and they are slightly limited in their regionalism -- the Victorian patterns, in particular, are definitely English Victorian, which sometimes varies widely from what I'm used to here in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are patterns for all tastes and all skill levels, most of which lend themselves more properly to lead came than copper foil.

All patterns are for windows, doors, sidelights and the like. There are no craft, lamp or jewelry projects included in the book.

It's made, installed amd looks dam good., 14 Mar 1999
My girfriend's just started stain glass making and has produced her first window from one of the designs in this book. She had no problems producing it - apart from cutting her fingures to sheds on the lead (not the books fault). It's now installed over our front door and it looks wonderful. Well done Susan!

Solid, accurate pattens spanning many eras, great base book., 26 Mar 1998
This book is a great one for learners and pros alike. The patterns span many design eras and it is a good tool for demonstrating to clients and friends what is possible, pattern-wise, for a project.

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

Simplistic, suggested for amateurs, 24 Sep 2002
Very simplistic designs. If you are looking for a challenging design, look somewhere else.

The book is in black and white, and therefore lacks colour suggestions. Which also hints that most of these designs were never implemented on glass - they're just designs

However, if your collection lacks traditional designs, this is the one for you.

A wonderful collection of stained glass designs, 12 Sep 2001
This book is a must to all proffesional or amateur glass makers, many of the designs included are workable, most produce beautiful pieces. Both stylish and practical.

A wide range of authentic traditional designs, 26 Mar 1999
As a stained glass enthusiast and renovator of historic homes, I'm putting this book at the top of my favorites list.

Unlike so many stained glass pattern books that modernize patterns, the beautiful and varied patterns in this book are rendered directly from historic homes. The patterns are organized into five sections: Art Nouveau, Victorian Geometric, Victorian Floral, Edwardian and The Twenties.

All patterns were gleaned from homes in a fairly localized area of England, and they are slightly limited in their regionalism -- the Victorian patterns, in particular, are definitely English Victorian, which sometimes varies widely from what I'm used to here in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are patterns for all tastes and all skill levels, most of which lend themselves more properly to lead came than copper foil.

All patterns are for windows, doors, sidelights and the like. There are no craft, lamp or jewelry projects included in the book.

It's made, installed amd looks dam good., 14 Mar 1999
My girfriend's just started stain glass making and has produced her first window from one of the designs in this book. She had no problems producing it - apart from cutting her fingures to sheds on the lead (not the books fault). It's now installed over our front door and it looks wonderful. Well done Susan!

Solid, accurate pattens spanning many eras, great base book., 26 Mar 1998
This book is a great one for learners and pros alike. The patterns span many design eras and it is a good tool for demonstrating to clients and friends what is possible, pattern-wise, for a project.

Inspired to Enamel!, 06 Nov 2006
There is so much information in this wonderful book, that it is quite difficult to know just where to begin..

While it certainly could not be described as a beginner's guide to enamelling, it does tell the enameller who is just starting out, every detail they could possibly want to know about various metals and enamels, and how they work together. At the same time, those with more experience will also gain much from having the book by their side. There truly is something for everyone, no matter what their level of expertise.

It is absolutely packed from cover to cover with detailed instruction, tips and inspirational photographs. Many of the pieces illustrated will be far beyond the capabilities of the beginner, but by the time you have gone from chapter one to the end, you feel that anything is possible with this fascinating and addictive art form.

The author is an experienced tutor, and it feels as though one is being taken through a comprehensive course in enamelling, but without being talked down to or patronised. The text is thankfully free from the unfortunate 'New Age' homilies and supposedly inspirational quotes, that often seem to litter some books from the US, which serve little but to drive the reader bonkers and show that in fact the author knows very little. Quite the opposite in this case - it is obvious that the author knows just about EVERYTHING - with regard to enamelling, at any rate! And just as important, is prepared to share that knowledge.

There are some 'historical highlights' scattered throughout the book, but these are concise, interesting and relevant - not as I sometimes feel, used to merely pad the book out. Neither does the book use up pages and pages of valuable instruction space with huge double page spreads illustrating maybe a couple of tools looking 'artistic' - another bugbear of mine. All the equipment you need is indeed illustrated, but at a sensible size, and well integrated into the text.

I particularly appreciated the inclusion of experimental contemporary pieces alongside those showing more traditional techniques - these have given me ideas I never thought possible in enamelling - and the fact that the book covers other forms of the art besides jewellery, which is not everybody's passion.

There are some 'projects' in the book, which usually puts me off completely, but what I particularly liked about this book is that the projects are really challenging - a world away from the usual 'let's make a pendant with a big hole in it' type that I have seen before, (and why are they always red?)

For me personally, the final project in the book, the 'Enamel and Encaustic Assemblage', involving the use of copper foil, liquid enamel, wax, copper mesh and wood, is a tour de force, and worth the price of the book on it's own. However, if this is not to your taste, there are earrings, brooches, buttons, pendants, a necklace, a dish, a spoon and a ring - and this is only the final chapter!

If you are a beginner, skip the enamelling for dummies and buy this book, you will learn much more. If you are experienced, buy it anyway, for the inspiration and ideas it offers.

Brilliant, 08 May 2006
This booked helped me immensely. I had done a 10-week course in enamelling already so I had some idea how it worked, but this book takes you right back to the beginning and goes through all the steps. As a reference book for those already into enamelling it's also great, because it details which enamels to use with which metals etc. etc., so if you have a brain-drain and forget a fact you can find it quickly and easily with this book. Pictures are inspiring too.

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

Simplistic, suggested for amateurs, 24 Sep 2002
Very simplistic designs. If you are looking for a challenging design, look somewhere else.

The book is in black and white, and therefore lacks colour suggestions. Which also hints that most of these designs were never implemented on glass - they're just designs

However, if your collection lacks traditional designs, this is the one for you.

A wonderful collection of stained glass designs, 12 Sep 2001
This book is a must to all proffesional or amateur glass makers, many of the designs included are workable, most produce beautiful pieces. Both stylish and practical.

A wide range of authentic traditional designs, 26 Mar 1999
As a stained glass enthusiast and renovator of historic homes, I'm putting this book at the top of my favorites list.

Unlike so many stained glass pattern books that modernize patterns, the beautiful and varied patterns in this book are rendered directly from historic homes. The patterns are organized into five sections: Art Nouveau, Victorian Geometric, Victorian Floral, Edwardian and The Twenties.

All patterns were gleaned from homes in a fairly localized area of England, and they are slightly limited in their regionalism -- the Victorian patterns, in particular, are definitely English Victorian, which sometimes varies widely from what I'm used to here in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are patterns for all tastes and all skill levels, most of which lend themselves more properly to lead came than copper foil.

All patterns are for windows, doors, sidelights and the like. There are no craft, lamp or jewelry projects included in the book.

It's made, installed amd looks dam good., 14 Mar 1999
My girfriend's just started stain glass making and has produced her first window from one of the designs in this book. She had no problems producing it - apart from cutting her fingures to sheds on the lead (not the books fault). It's now installed over our front door and it looks wonderful. Well done Susan!

Solid, accurate pattens spanning many eras, great base book., 26 Mar 1998
This book is a great one for learners and pros alike. The patterns span many design eras and it is a good tool for demonstrating to clients and friends what is possible, pattern-wise, for a project.

Inspired to Enamel!, 06 Nov 2006
There is so much information in this wonderful book, that it is quite difficult to know just where to begin..

While it certainly could not be described as a beginner's guide to enamelling, it does tell the enameller who is just starting out, every detail they could possibly want to know about various metals and enamels, and how they work together. At the same time, those with more experience will also gain much from having the book by their side. There truly is something for everyone, no matter what their level of expertise.

It is absolutely packed from cover to cover with detailed instruction, tips and inspirational photographs. Many of the pieces illustrated will be far beyond the capabilities of the beginner, but by the time you have gone from chapter one to the end, you feel that anything is possible with this fascinating and addictive art form.

The author is an experienced tutor, and it feels as though one is being taken through a comprehensive course in enamelling, but without being talked down to or patronised. The text is thankfully free from the unfortunate 'New Age' homilies and supposedly inspirational quotes, that often seem to litter some books from the US, which serve little but to drive the reader bonkers and show that in fact the author knows very little. Quite the opposite in this case - it is obvious that the author knows just about EVERYTHING - with regard to enamelling, at any rate! And just as important, is prepared to share that knowledge.

There are some 'historical highlights' scattered throughout the book, but these are concise, interesting and relevant - not as I sometimes feel, used to merely pad the book out. Neither does the book use up pages and pages of valuable instruction space with huge double page spreads illustrating maybe a couple of tools looking 'artistic' - another bugbear of mine. All the equipment you need is indeed illustrated, but at a sensible size, and well integrated into the text.

I particularly appreciated the inclusion of experimental contemporary pieces alongside those showing more traditional techniques - these have given me ideas I never thought possible in enamelling - and the fact that the book covers other forms of the art besides jewellery, which is not everybody's passion.

There are some 'projects' in the book, which usually puts me off completely, but what I particularly liked about this book is that the projects are really challenging - a world away from the usual 'let's make a pendant with a big hole in it' type that I have seen before, (and why are they always red?)

For me personally, the final project in the book, the 'Enamel and Encaustic Assemblage', involving the use of copper foil, liquid enamel, wax, copper mesh and wood, is a tour de force, and worth the price of the book on it's own. However, if this is not to your taste, there are earrings, brooches, buttons, pendants, a necklace, a dish, a spoon and a ring - and this is only the final chapter!

If you are a beginner, skip the enamelling for dummies and buy this book, you will learn much more. If you are experienced, buy it anyway, for the inspiration and ideas it offers.

Brilliant, 08 May 2006
This booked helped me immensely. I had done a 10-week course in enamelling already so I had some idea how it worked, but this book takes you right back to the beginning and goes through all the steps. As a reference book for those already into enamelling it's also great, because it details which enamels to use with which metals etc. etc., so if you have a brain-drain and forget a fact you can find it quickly and easily with this book. Pictures are inspiring too.

Value for money with a wide variety of content., 30 Sep 2001
If you are looking for lots of colour photographs, then this book is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a good source of Art Deco patterns, then I would strongly recommend this book for you. The price of the book is reasonable with enough designs to satisfy any lover of Art Deco, and if you cannot find what you are looking for, you should find enough inspiration to design your own. The patterns are suitable for windows and door panels, and I have used some of the smaller designs and parts of larger designs as sun catchers. If you buy it, you won't be disappointed.

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

Simplistic, suggested for amateurs, 24 Sep 2002
Very simplistic designs. If you are looking for a challenging design, look somewhere else.

The book is in black and white, and therefore lacks colour suggestions. Which also hints that most of these designs were never implemented on glass - they're just designs

However, if your collection lacks traditional designs, this is the one for you.

A wonderful collection of stained glass designs, 12 Sep 2001
This book is a must to all proffesional or amateur glass makers, many of the designs included are workable, most produce beautiful pieces. Both stylish and practical.

A wide range of authentic traditional designs, 26 Mar 1999
As a stained glass enthusiast and renovator of historic homes, I'm putting this book at the top of my favorites list.

Unlike so many stained glass pattern books that modernize patterns, the beautiful and varied patterns in this book are rendered directly from historic homes. The patterns are organized into five sections: Art Nouveau, Victorian Geometric, Victorian Floral, Edwardian and The Twenties.

All patterns were gleaned from homes in a fairly localized area of England, and they are slightly limited in their regionalism -- the Victorian patterns, in particular, are definitely English Victorian, which sometimes varies widely from what I'm used to here in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are patterns for all tastes and all skill levels, most of which lend themselves more properly to lead came than copper foil.

All patterns are for windows, doors, sidelights and the like. There are no craft, lamp or jewelry projects included in the book.

It's made, installed amd looks dam good., 14 Mar 1999
My girfriend's just started stain glass making and has produced her first window from one of the designs in this book. She had no problems producing it - apart from cutting her fingures to sheds on the lead (not the books fault). It's now installed over our front door and it looks wonderful. Well done Susan!

Solid, accurate pattens spanning many eras, great base book., 26 Mar 1998
This book is a great one for learners and pros alike. The patterns span many design eras and it is a good tool for demonstrating to clients and friends what is possible, pattern-wise, for a project.

Inspired to Enamel!, 06 Nov 2006
There is so much information in this wonderful book, that it is quite difficult to know just where to begin..

While it certainly could not be described as a beginner's guide to enamelling, it does tell the enameller who is just starting out, every detail they could possibly want to know about various metals and enamels, and how they work together. At the same time, those with more experience will also gain much from having the book by their side. There truly is something for everyone, no matter what their level of expertise.

It is absolutely packed from cover to cover with detailed instruction, tips and inspirational photographs. Many of the pieces illustrated will be far beyond the capabilities of the beginner, but by the time you have gone from chapter one to the end, you feel that anything is possible with this fascinating and addictive art form.

The author is an experienced tutor, and it feels as though one is being taken through a comprehensive course in enamelling, but without being talked down to or patronised. The text is thankfully free from the unfortunate 'New Age' homilies and supposedly inspirational quotes, that often seem to litter some books from the US, which serve little but to drive the reader bonkers and show that in fact the author knows very little. Quite the opposite in this case - it is obvious that the author knows just about EVERYTHING - with regard to enamelling, at any rate! And just as important, is prepared to share that knowledge.

There are some 'historical highlights' scattered throughout the book, but these are concise, interesting and relevant - not as I sometimes feel, used to merely pad the book out. Neither does the book use up pages and pages of valuable instruction space with huge double page spreads illustrating maybe a couple of tools looking 'artistic' - another bugbear of mine. All the equipment you need is indeed illustrated, but at a sensible size, and well integrated into the text.

I particularly appreciated the inclusion of experimental contemporary pieces alongside those showing more traditional techniques - these have given me ideas I never thought possible in enamelling - and the fact that the book covers other forms of the art besides jewellery, which is not everybody's passion.

There are some 'projects' in the book, which usually puts me off completely, but what I particularly liked about this book is that the projects are really challenging - a world away from the usual 'let's make a pendant with a big hole in it' type that I have seen before, (and why are they always red?)

For me personally, the final project in the book, the 'Enamel and Encaustic Assemblage', involving the use of copper foil, liquid enamel, wax, copper mesh and wood, is a tour de force, and worth the price of the book on it's own. However, if this is not to your taste, there are earrings, brooches, buttons, pendants, a necklace, a dish, a spoon and a ring - and this is only the final chapter!

If you are a beginner, skip the enamelling for dummies and buy this book, you will learn much more. If you are experienced, buy it anyway, for the inspiration and ideas it offers.

Brilliant, 08 May 2006
This booked helped me immensely. I had done a 10-week course in enamelling already so I had some idea how it worked, but this book takes you right back to the beginning and goes through all the steps. As a reference book for those already into enamelling it's also great, because it details which enamels to use with which metals etc. etc., so if you have a brain-drain and forget a fact you can find it quickly and easily with this book. Pictures are inspiring too.

Value for money with a wide variety of content., 30 Sep 2001
If you are looking for lots of colour photographs, then this book is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a good source of Art Deco patterns, then I would strongly recommend this book for you. The price of the book is reasonable with enough designs to satisfy any lover of Art Deco, and if you cannot find what you are looking for, you should find enough inspiration to design your own. The patterns are suitable for windows and door panels, and I have used some of the smaller designs and parts of larger designs as sun catchers. If you buy it, you won't be disappointed.

An introduction, an inspiration, instruction ., 06 Sep 2003
How wonderful to find in one book everything you could possibly need to learn and marvel at this enthralling subject. How clever of the author to appeal to and inform the beginner with clear and inspirational descriptions of the many methods of enamelling, without either talking down in over-patronising simplicity, or scaring off with jargon and complexity. The photographs of contemporary work, the history of ancient and modern methods and materials, the elegant incorporation of all the above into each page to illustrate particular techniques makes this an invaluable reference for the know-all and the know-nothing. Quite an achievement. I wish I'd discovered enamelling years ago, and now that I have, this book will be a constant source of help and inspiration.

Fantastic, 07 Oct 2002
What a great book, lots of colour pictures explainations of tecniques used and loads more pictures. It's nice to have a book specifically dedicated to enamelling with modern information and pieces. Esentially, plenty of pics and commentary make this well worth a read.

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

Simplistic, suggested for amateurs, 24 Sep 2002
Very simplistic designs. If you are looking for a challenging design, look somewhere else.

The book is in black and white, and therefore lacks colour suggestions. Which also hints that most of these designs were never implemented on glass - they're just designs

However, if your collection lacks traditional designs, this is the one for you.

A wonderful collection of stained glass designs, 12 Sep 2001
This book is a must to all proffesional or amateur glass makers, many of the designs included are workable, most produce beautiful pieces. Both stylish and practical.

A wide range of authentic traditional designs, 26 Mar 1999
As a stained glass enthusiast and renovator of historic homes, I'm putting this book at the top of my favorites list.

Unlike so many stained glass pattern books that modernize patterns, the beautiful and varied patterns in this book are rendered directly from historic homes. The patterns are organized into five sections: Art Nouveau, Victorian Geometric, Victorian Floral, Edwardian and The Twenties.

All patterns were gleaned from homes in a fairly localized area of England, and they are slightly limited in their regionalism -- the Victorian patterns, in particular, are definitely English Victorian, which sometimes varies widely from what I'm used to here in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are patterns for all tastes and all skill levels, most of which lend themselves more properly to lead came than copper foil.

All patterns are for windows, doors, sidelights and the like. There are no craft, lamp or jewelry projects included in the book.

It's made, installed amd looks dam good., 14 Mar 1999
My girfriend's just started stain glass making and has produced her first window from one of the designs in this book. She had no problems producing it - apart from cutting her fingures to sheds on the lead (not the books fault). It's now installed over our front door and it looks wonderful. Well done Susan!

Solid, accurate pattens spanning many eras, great base book., 26 Mar 1998
This book is a great one for learners and pros alike. The patterns span many design eras and it is a good tool for demonstrating to clients and friends what is possible, pattern-wise, for a project.

Inspired to Enamel!, 06 Nov 2006
There is so much information in this wonderful book, that it is quite difficult to know just where to begin..

While it certainly could not be described as a beginner's guide to enamelling, it does tell the enameller who is just starting out, every detail they could possibly want to know about various metals and enamels, and how they work together. At the same time, those with more experience will also gain much from having the book by their side. There truly is something for everyone, no matter what their level of expertise.

It is absolutely packed from cover to cover with detailed instruction, tips and inspirational photographs. Many of the pieces illustrated will be far beyond the capabilities of the beginner, but by the time you have gone from chapter one to the end, you feel that anything is possible with this fascinating and addictive art form.

The author is an experienced tutor, and it feels as though one is being taken through a comprehensive course in enamelling, but without being talked down to or patronised. The text is thankfully free from the unfortunate 'New Age' homilies and supposedly inspirational quotes, that often seem to litter some books from the US, which serve little but to drive the reader bonkers and show that in fact the author knows very little. Quite the opposite in this case - it is obvious that the author knows just about EVERYTHING - with regard to enamelling, at any rate! And just as important, is prepared to share that knowledge.

There are some 'historical highlights' scattered throughout the book, but these are concise, interesting and relevant - not as I sometimes feel, used to merely pad the book out. Neither does the book use up pages and pages of valuable instruction space with huge double page spreads illustrating maybe a couple of tools looking 'artistic' - another bugbear of mine. All the equipment you need is indeed illustrated, but at a sensible size, and well integrated into the text.

I particularly appreciated the inclusion of experimental contemporary pieces alongside those showing more traditional techniques - these have given me ideas I never thought possible in enamelling - and the fact that the book covers other forms of the art besides jewellery, which is not everybody's passion.

There are some 'projects' in the book, which usually puts me off completely, but what I particularly liked about this book is that the projects are really challenging - a world away from the usual 'let's make a pendant with a big hole in it' type that I have seen before, (and why are they always red?)

For me personally, the final project in the book, the 'Enamel and Encaustic Assemblage', involving the use of copper foil, liquid enamel, wax, copper mesh and wood, is a tour de force, and worth the price of the book on it's own. However, if this is not to your taste, there are earrings, brooches, buttons, pendants, a necklace, a dish, a spoon and a ring - and this is only the final chapter!

If you are a beginner, skip the enamelling for dummies and buy this book, you will learn much more. If you are experienced, buy it anyway, for the inspiration and ideas it offers.

Brilliant, 08 May 2006
This booked helped me immensely. I had done a 10-week course in enamelling already so I had some idea how it worked, but this book takes you right back to the beginning and goes through all the steps. As a reference book for those already into enamelling it's also great, because it details which enamels to use with which metals etc. etc., so if you have a brain-drain and forget a fact you can find it quickly and easily with this book. Pictures are inspiring too.

Value for money with a wide variety of content., 30 Sep 2001
If you are looking for lots of colour photographs, then this book is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a good source of Art Deco patterns, then I would strongly recommend this book for you. The price of the book is reasonable with enough designs to satisfy any lover of Art Deco, and if you cannot find what you are looking for, you should find enough inspiration to design your own. The patterns are suitable for windows and door panels, and I have used some of the smaller designs and parts of larger designs as sun catchers. If you buy it, you won't be disappointed.

An introduction, an inspiration, instruction ., 06 Sep 2003
How wonderful to find in one book everything you could possibly need to learn and marvel at this enthralling subject. How clever of the author to appeal to and inform the beginner with clear and inspirational descriptions of the many methods of enamelling, without either talking down in over-patronising simplicity, or scaring off with jargon and complexity. The photographs of contemporary work, the history of ancient and modern methods and materials, the elegant incorporation of all the above into each page to illustrate particular techniques makes this an invaluable reference for the know-all and the know-nothing. Quite an achievement. I wish I'd discovered enamelling years ago, and now that I have, this book will be a constant source of help and inspiration.

Fantastic, 07 Oct 2002
What a great book, lots of colour pictures explainations of tecniques used and loads more pictures. It's nice to have a book specifically dedicated to enamelling with modern information and pieces. Esentially, plenty of pics and commentary make this well worth a read.

More like "Simple Designs and Simple Techniques", 28 Oct 2007
When I saw the cover of the book, I thought that it would contain a few new techniques and some modern ideas for the stained glass artist.
However, I would say that this is more a book for the beginner, as the cover design was the most complex item in it.
The book is a good read for the newcomer, but did not inspire me much. If you are looking for a book packed with inspirational modern designs, then look at Contemporary Stained Glass by Andrew Moor.

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

Simplistic, suggested for amateurs, 24 Sep 2002
Very simplistic designs. If you are looking for a challenging design, look somewhere else.

The book is in black and white, and therefore lacks colour suggestions. Which also hints that most of these designs were never implemented on glass - they're just designs

However, if your collection lacks traditional designs, this is the one for you.

A wonderful collection of stained glass designs, 12 Sep 2001
This book is a must to all proffesional or amateur glass makers, many of the designs included are workable, most produce beautiful pieces. Both stylish and practical.

A wide range of authentic traditional designs, 26 Mar 1999
As a stained glass enthusiast and renovator of historic homes, I'm putting this book at the top of my favorites list.

Unlike so many stained glass pattern books that modernize patterns, the beautiful and varied patterns in this book are rendered directly from historic homes. The patterns are organized into five sections: Art Nouveau, Victorian Geometric, Victorian Floral, Edwardian and The Twenties.

All patterns were gleaned from homes in a fairly localized area of England, and they are slightly limited in their regionalism -- the Victorian patterns, in particular, are definitely English Victorian, which sometimes varies widely from what I'm used to here in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are patterns for all tastes and all skill levels, most of which lend themselves more properly to lead came than copper foil.

All patterns are for windows, doors, sidelights and the like. There are no craft, lamp or jewelry projects included in the book.

It's made, installed amd looks dam good., 14 Mar 1999
My girfriend's just started stain glass making and has produced her first window from one of the designs in this book. She had no problems producing it - apart from cutting her fingures to sheds on the lead (not the books fault). It's now installed over our front door and it looks wonderful. Well done Susan!

Solid, accurate pattens spanning many eras, great base book., 26 Mar 1998
This book is a great one for learners and pros alike. The patterns span many design eras and it is a good tool for demonstrating to clients and friends what is possible, pattern-wise, for a project.

Inspired to Enamel!, 06 Nov 2006
There is so much information in this wonderful book, that it is quite difficult to know just where to begin..

While it certainly could not be described as a beginner's guide to enamelling, it does tell the enameller who is just starting out, every detail they could possibly want to know about various metals and enamels, and how they work together. At the same time, those with more experience will also gain much from having the book by their side. There truly is something for everyone, no matter what their level of expertise.

It is absolutely packed from cover to cover with detailed instruction, tips and inspirational photographs. Many of the pieces illustrated will be far beyond the capabilities of the beginner, but by the time you have gone from chapter one to the end, you feel that anything is possible with this fascinating and addictive art form.

The author is an experienced tutor, and it feels as though one is being taken through a comprehensive course in enamelling, but without being talked down to or patronised. The text is thankfully free from the unfortunate 'New Age' homilies and supposedly inspirational quotes, that often seem to litter some books from the US, which serve little but to drive the reader bonkers and show that in fact the author knows very little. Quite the opposite in this case - it is obvious that the author knows just about EVERYTHING - with regard to enamelling, at any rate! And just as important, is prepared to share that knowledge.

There are some 'historical highlights' scattered throughout the book, but these are concise, interesting and relevant - not as I sometimes feel, used to merely pad the book out. Neither does the book use up pages and pages of valuable instruction space with huge double page spreads illustrating maybe a couple of tools looking 'artistic' - another bugbear of mine. All the equipment you need is indeed illustrated, but at a sensible size, and well integrated into the text.

I particularly appreciated the inclusion of experimental contemporary pieces alongside those showing more traditional techniques - these have given me ideas I never thought possible in enamelling - and the fact that the book covers other forms of the art besides jewellery, which is not everybody's passion.

There are some 'projects' in the book, which usually puts me off completely, but what I particularly liked about this book is that the projects are really challenging - a world away from the usual 'let's make a pendant with a big hole in it' type that I have seen before, (and why are they always red?)

For me personally, the final project in the book, the 'Enamel and Encaustic Assemblage', involving the use of copper foil, liquid enamel, wax, copper mesh and wood, is a tour de force, and worth the price of the book on it's own. However, if this is not to your taste, there are earrings, brooches, buttons, pendants, a necklace, a dish, a spoon and a ring - and this is only the final chapter!

If you are a beginner, skip the enamelling for dummies and buy this book, you will learn much more. If you are experienced, buy it anyway, for the inspiration and ideas it offers.

Brilliant, 08 May 2006
This booked helped me immensely. I had done a 10-week course in enamelling already so I had some idea how it worked, but this book takes you right back to the beginning and goes through all the steps. As a reference book for those already into enamelling it's also great, because it details which enamels to use with which metals etc. etc., so if you have a brain-drain and forget a fact you can find it quickly and easily with this book. Pictures are inspiring too.

Value for money with a wide variety of content., 30 Sep 2001
If you are looking for lots of colour photographs, then this book is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a good source of Art Deco patterns, then I would strongly recommend this book for you. The price of the book is reasonable with enough designs to satisfy any lover of Art Deco, and if you cannot find what you are looking for, you should find enough inspiration to design your own. The patterns are suitable for windows and door panels, and I have used some of the smaller designs and parts of larger designs as sun catchers. If you buy it, you won't be disappointed.

An introduction, an inspiration, instruction ., 06 Sep 2003
How wonderful to find in one book everything you could possibly need to learn and marvel at this enthralling subject. How clever of the author to appeal to and inform the beginner with clear and inspirational descriptions of the many methods of enamelling, without either talking down in over-patronising simplicity, or scaring off with jargon and complexity. The photographs of contemporary work, the history of ancient and modern methods and materials, the elegant incorporation of all the above into each page to illustrate particular techniques makes this an invaluable reference for the know-all and the know-nothing. Quite an achievement. I wish I'd discovered enamelling years ago, and now that I have, this book will be a constant source of help and inspiration.

Fantastic, 07 Oct 2002
What a great book, lots of colour pictures explainations of tecniques used and loads more pictures. It's nice to have a book specifically dedicated to enamelling with modern information and pieces. Esentially, plenty of pics and commentary make this well worth a read.

More like "Simple Designs and Simple Techniques", 28 Oct 2007
When I saw the cover of the book, I thought that it would contain a few new techniques and some modern ideas for the stained glass artist.
However, I would say that this is more a book for the beginner, as the cover design was the most complex item in it.
The book is a good read for the newcomer, but did not inspire me much. If you are looking for a book packed with inspirational modern designs, then look at Contemporary Stained Glass by Andrew Moor.


Lovely stuff, 30 Apr 2000
Great patterns, which I've used both for copper foiling and painting.

Stained glass patterns used for silk painting, 17 Jan 2000
This book is a must for those of us silk painters/craftworkers who cannot draw! The designs are beautifully executed and easy to trace. The only thing you need is imagination as regards the colours.

The Stain Glass Garden projects and patterns, 12 Aug 2008
Lovely book lots of interesting and exciting items to make that you can actually find usefull aswell as looking beautiful. Good mix of copper foil and leaded came projects. All in colour with easy to follow step by step instructions. All in all fabulous,

A comprehensive & accessible guide to creating stained glass, 15 Nov 2000
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at this book as well as working from it as it contains some beautiful pieces of art that really inspired me. The instructions and advice were clear and helpful giving useful tips on working with such a volatile material. I was easily able to create several of the items in the book on my own. It gave a brief but fascinating history of stained glass and its origins as well as looking at the differences between antique stained glass and what we use today. The only criticism was that some of the equipment and coloured glass was quite expensive and difficult to track down but the book does try and advise where it is best to look. Really, after looking at other books on stained glass I was very impressed with the diversity of this one, it really covers all aspects of the art being practical as well as interesting.

A Great Buy, 23 Jul 2008
This is a great book. I almost didn't buy it as it's only 64 pages long and I thought it couldn't really cover the subject in much detail (the other good reviews changed my mind). I was surprised at how much information is packed into this book. It covers all the main enamelling techniques in easy to follow projects. A perfect book for beginners.

Perfect start, 01 Jan 2007
This is a really excellent book, the projects are clear and informative and each one is well illustrated. It introduces a wide variety of techniques in a way that is easy to understand and shows inspiring pieces of work alongside. I would highly recommend this book

Amazing and insiprational book, 18 Aug 2006
I had done a very short course on enamelling and bought this book to see if it was worth investing in a kiln. Cockrell explains a variety of techniques in a clear and open manner showing you how to get result with a number of projects. She also shows how enamelling artist have used these techniques in their work. Lovely photo's too!

Simplistic, suggested for amateurs, 24 Sep 2002
Very simplistic designs. If you are looking for a challenging design, look somewhere else.

The book is in black and white, and therefore lacks colour suggestions. Which also hints that most of these designs were never implemented on glass - they're just designs

However, if your collection lacks traditional designs, this is the one for you.

A wonderful collection of stained glass designs, 12 Sep 2001
This book is a must to all proffesional or amateur glass makers, many of the designs included are workable, most produce beautiful pieces. Both stylish and practical.

A wide range of authentic traditional designs, 26 Mar 1999
As a stained glass enthusiast and renovator of historic homes, I'm putting this book at the top of my favorites list.

Unlike so many stained glass pattern books that modernize patterns, the beautiful and varied patterns in this book are rendered directly from historic homes. The patterns are organized into five sections: Art Nouveau, Victorian Geometric, Victorian Floral, Edwardian and The Twenties.

All patterns were gleaned from homes in a fairly localized area of England, and they are slightly limited in their regionalism -- the Victorian patterns, in particular, are definitely English Victorian, which sometimes varies widely from what I'm used to here in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are patterns for all tastes and all skill levels, most of which lend themselves more properly to lead came than copper foil.

All patterns are for windows, doors, sidelights and the like. There are no craft, lamp or jewelry projects included in the book.

It's made, installed amd looks dam good., 14 Mar 1999
My girfriend's just started stain glass making and has produced her first window from one of the designs in this book. She had no problems producing it - apart from cutting her fingures to sheds on the lead (not the books fault). It's now installed over our front door and it looks wonderful. Well done Susan!

Solid, accurate pattens spanning many eras, great base book., 26 Mar 1998
This book is a great one for learners and pros alike. The patterns span many design eras and it is a good tool for demonstrating to clients and friends what is possible, pattern-wise, for a project.

Inspired to Enamel!, 06 Nov 2006
There is so much information in this wonderful book, that it is quite difficult to know just where to begin..

While it certainly could not be described as a beginner's guide to enamelling, it does tell the enameller who is just starting out, every detail they could possibly want to know about various metals and enamels, and how they work together. At the same time, those with more experience will also gain much from having the book by their side. There truly is something for everyone, no matter what their level of expertise.

It is absolutely packed from cover to cover with detailed instruction, tips and inspirational photographs. Many of the pieces illustrated will be far beyond the capabilities of the beginner, but by the time you have gone from chapter one to the end, you feel that anything is possible with this fascinating and addictive art form.

The author is an experienced tutor, and it feels as though one is being taken through a comprehensive course in enamelling, but without being talked down to or patronised. The text is thankfully free from the unfortunate 'New Age' homilies and supposedly inspirational quotes, that often seem to litter some books from the US, which serve little but to drive the reader bonkers and show that in fact the author knows very little. Quite the opposite in this case - it is obvious that the author knows just about EVERYTHING - with regard to enamelling, at any rate! And just as important, is prepared to share that knowledge.

There are some 'historical highlights' scattered throughout the book, but these are concise, interesting and relevant - not as I sometimes feel, used to merely pad the book out. Neither does the book use up pages and pages of valuable instruction space with huge double page spreads illustrating maybe a couple of tools looking 'artistic' - another bugbear of mine. All the equipment you need is indeed illustrated, but at a sensible size, and well integrated into the text.

I particularly appreciated the inclusion of experimental contemporary pieces alongside those showing more traditional techniques - these have given me ideas I never thought possible in enamelling - and the fact that the book covers other forms of the art besides jewellery, which is not everybody's passion.

There are some 'projects' in the book, which usually puts me off completely, but what I particularly liked about this book is that the projects are really challenging - a world away from the usual 'let's make a pendant with a big hole in it' type that I have seen before, (and why are they always red?)

For me personally, the final project in the book, the 'Enamel and Encaustic Assemblage', involving the use of copper foil, liquid enamel, wax, copper mesh and wood, is a tour de force, and worth the price of the book on it's own. However, if this is not to your taste, there are earrings, brooches, buttons, pendants, a necklace, a dish, a spoon and a ring - and this is only the final chapter!

If you are a beginner, skip the enamelling for dummies and buy this book, you will learn much more. If you are experienced, buy it anyway, for the inspiration and ideas it offers.

Brilliant, 08 May 2006
This booked helped me immensely. I had done a 10-week course in enamelling already so I had some idea how it worked, but this book takes you right back to the beginning and goes through all the steps. As a reference book for those already into enamelling it's also great, because it details which enamels to use with which metals etc. etc., so if you have a brain-drain and forget a fact you can find it quickly and easily with this book. Pictures are inspiring too.

Value for money with a wide variety of content., 30 Sep 2001
If you are looking for lots of colour photographs, then this book is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a good source of Art Deco patterns, then I would strongly recommend this book for you. The price of the book is reasonable with enough designs to satisfy any lover of Art Deco, and if you cannot find what you are looking for, you should find enough inspiration to design your own. The patterns are suitable for windows and door panels, and I have used some of the smaller designs and parts of larger designs as sun catchers. If you buy it, you won't be disappointed.

An introduction, an inspiration, instruction ., 06 Sep 2003
How wonderful to find in one book everything you could possibly need to learn and marvel at this enthralling subject. How clever of the author to appeal to and inform the beginner with clear and inspirational descriptions of the many methods of enamelling, without either talking down in over-patronising simplicity, or scaring off with jargon and complexity. The photographs of contemporary work, the history of ancient and modern methods and materials, the elegant incorporation of all the above into each page to illustrate particular techniques makes this an invaluable reference for the know-all and the know-nothing. Quite an achievement. I wish I'd discovered enamelling years ago, and now that I have, this book will be a constant source of help and inspiration.

Fantastic, 07 Oct 2002
What a great book, lots of colour pictures explainations of tecniques used and loads more pictures. It's nice to have a book specifically dedicated to enamelling with modern information and pieces. Esentially, plenty of pics and commentary make this well worth a read.

More like "Simple Designs and Simple Techniques", 28 Oct 2007
When I saw the cover of the book, I thought that it would contain a few new techniques and some modern ideas for the stained glass artist.
However, I would say that this is more a book for the beginner, as the cover design was the most complex item in it.
The book is a good read for the newcomer, but did not inspire me much. If you are looking for a book packed with inspirational modern designs, then look at Contemporary Stained Glass by Andrew Moor.


Lovely stuff, 30 Apr 2000
Great patterns, which I've used both for copper foiling and painting.

Stained glass patterns used for silk painting, 17 Jan 2000
This book is a must for those of us silk painters/craftworkers who cannot draw! The designs are beautifully executed and easy to trace. The only thing you need is imagination as regards the colours.

The Stain Glass Classroom , 12 Aug 2008
Great book with lots of exciting projects for around the home. Very easy to understand step by step instructions. Patterns included you just have to photocopy them and make them bigger but it tells you what size to zoom them too and lists all the relevant items to use and explains what tools are needed.