Whattaya Think?
UNPUBLISHED RESPONSES
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WHATTAYA THINK • SGN #67
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I think if I could start at the beginning of my stained glass learning, I would do this... I would find good teachers so I wouldn't have to struggle. After years of trying, I found good teachers, good tools & products. They have given me all the help I need. That's where I got this SGN & your website! My advise for beginners is, start out right with good teachers.
– Honey PlaggeKeep your soldering iron clean... wipe it off often.
– Sandy RussellOne of the most helpful would be to read. There are some really great books and all sorts of different reading material to help you learn more about your craft. Take a few lessons until you feel comfortable with your skill level to do it on your own. Always ask allot of questions, your local glass shop is a great source for information. Most important, learn to design your own projects, use the books for ideas or to learn about different types of design, but whenever possible design your own. It is really rewarding to look at a finished project and know it is all yours. Best of all, you can't help but have fun working with glass, enjoy!
– Doug NiessenThe most useful piece of advice that I could pass on to any beginner in any craft is "Get Started". I have spent many pleasurable hours over 40 years doing many different crafts. These include stained glass, beadmaking, leatherwork, woodworking, model building, painting, cross-stitch, wool spinning, and assorted others. The most difficult part of any project, including learning a new craft is getting started. I have found that once I am going on a project the directions just seem to all of sudden make sense and the craft item just seems to flow together.
– Joe BaumstarckI have only started learning the art of stained glass this last year. I think having qualified, experienced teachers with lots of patience is absolutely imperative. Being in a well-stocked and safe classroom is of most importance also. A small number of students allows for more individual attention but also encourages creative interaction.
– Alice Carter