Just Two Possibilities …

So say today you visit this website right here in front of you -

Welcome!

“Kiln-Fired Stained Glass Painting – Your Best Guide”, it says at the top.

Yes, the ancient, proper craft.

Now – there are just two possibilities …

“It’s all too much!”

Possibility #1 – someone stops for a few seconds then quickly leaves forever because …

“There’s too much information here. I want something quick and cheap.

I don’t want to think for myself. I mean, why do I have to practice? I don’t want to practice.

I just want someone to tell me how to paint glass like an expert. Right now.”

So it’s “Goodbye!” right now to anyone who doesn’t want to learn and practice. It’s always best to decide this quickly.

But that’s not you, is it?

No – because you’re still reading – this is more like you:

“It’s like a dream come true”

Possibility #2 – maybe you can’t quite believe your eyes because, well, there is so much information here …

“Is this true? There’s so much knowledge and experience here. I’ll read a few articles today. And I’ll think about what I’ve read, maybe try it for myself.

And I can even ask them questions – is this true? Really? Williams & Byrne will also answer my questions?

I’ll come back tomorrow and make sure it’s not a dream! I do hope it’s not a dream …”

No it’s not a dream. Information – excellent information, lots of it – about so many different aspects of stained glass:

Brushes and other tools, for example
Or maybe you’re interested in a step-by-step account of how a stained glass design is born
Or a fascinating analysis of the way in which painting on glass is so very different from painting on paper
And here’s a useful piece on how people always mix silver stain the wrong way (which gives them so many problems …)
And there’s even something on using pen and oil on glass
Or which is better – liquid or powdered gum Arabic?
Or – if like us you do all your glass painting in just one firing – what happens if you make a mistake
Or – Heaven help us – how this encyclopaedic glass painting resource began
Plus (to return to Earth again) the pros and cons of tracing with vinegar

And so much more.

How to find what you want

Here are 3 quick ways to discover what you want to know:

Use the Search box on the right of the screen – it’s just beneath the picture at the top.

Or the Calendar beneath it – it’s a great way to browse.

Or simply click on one of the Keywords beneath the calendar – there’s everything from “A” for arm rest to “W” for whiting.

Or just wander where you wish.

There’s also a menu bar at the top of the screen with “Ask” to ask glass painting questions, “Sign Up” to get free glass painting tips and “Guides” – well, more about them in a moment.

The information is for you, for everyone who wants to explore and learn.

How to never miss a new article

That’s really quick and easy. Scroll up and click SUBSCRIBE, top-right.

Then you’ll never miss an article.

How to learn more – choose a guide

Read and practice and enquire and experiment in your own time and at your own speed.

Whenever you want really detailed information, check the “Guides” page for stained glass painting downloads.

Everything from how to mix paint, how to shade before you trace, how to paint with oil on top of unfired water-based paint, the secrets of successful silver staining plus loads of case studies – faces, birds, flowers and medieval beasts for example …

Cick right here for stained glass painting guides and downloads.

Also with online video for you to watch and copy

There are even free video demonstrations like:

How to prepare a kiln tray
How to paint with oil, and
How to create some magnificent ancient-looking forgeries

And many free video demonstrations also come with the free glass painting newsletter. So you must join to get them.

Plus there are the downloadable guides – very useful because you can have them by you in your workshop, or read them sitting comfortably in an armchair.

Some guides even come with more online video for you to watch and copy.

And all the time you can use the Ask tab on the menu bar at the top to ask questions about kiln-fired stained glass painting.

If you’re serious, so are we.

Whether you’re a professional or an enthusiastic amateur, a complete beginner or a seasoned glass painter – there is something here for you.

If you’re serious, it’ll be a pleasure to work along side you over the weeks, months and years ahead.

Let’s all go forward together.

And do please join the free glass painting newsletter – weekly tips, ideas and free video demonstrations – it’s a great way to learn and improve. Free.

P.S. And if you haven’t seen it already, you must read the challenge of the tycoon’s casket. Discover – if you dare! – all the steps to make an ancient-looking stained glass forgery.