Review by Booklist Review
Every type of craft carries with it a unique vernacular. In the case of stained glass, the words appear early in the text: opalescent versus cathedral glass, rondels, glass nuggets, among others. All are defined and illustrated via photographs in the very beginning of TV host-crafter extraordinaire Payne's explanations, along with a complete examination of the tools and supplies needed. Not content to immediately launch into the 20 projects, she devotes a great deal of space to a sample Art Nouveau tulip panel, with easy-to-follow sequential color photographs and straightforward narrative. When it comes to the patterns, the home-accessory designs take their main inspiration from Arts and Crafts style, ranging from a Frank Lloyd Wright-look window panel to simple candle cubes. Too bad that the actual patterns didn't receive as much attention as the sample panel, since beginners might have a difficult time with interpretations. Metric conversion chart included. --Barbara Jacobs Copyright 2004 Booklist
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