Videos, Software, Magazines

DRAGONFLY SOFTWARE

The Standard Edition Glass Eye 2000. This is a stained glass software program for hobbyists, containing the essential features. You'll have tools to draw your own lines, curves, circles, and polygons. Change line width and color. Arrange your lines with tools for resizing, rotating, stretching, flipping, and reflecting. Align your pattern elements with grids, crosshairs, and rulers. When adding glass to your design, choose from an unlimited color palette and fifteen glass textures. Import and export BMP and JPEG images. Access the entire design library of over 400 patterns. Bring in scanned images.

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DRAGONFLY PROFESSTIONAL SOFTWARE

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The Standard Edition Glass Eye 2000. This is a stained glass software program for hobbyists, containing the essential features. You'll have tools to draw your own lines, curves, circles, and polygons. Change line width and color. Arrange your lines with tools for resizing, rotating, stretching, flipping, and reflecting. Align your pattern elements with grids, crosshairs, and rulers. When adding glass to your design, choose from an unlimited glass palette and glass textures. Import and export BMP and JPEG images. Access the entire design library of over 400 patterns. Bring in scanned images. If you wish, turn on piece numbering or produce a bill of materials.
The Professional Dragonfly program uses glass from: Armstrong, Bullseye, Casimir, Gecko, Kokomo, Spectrum, Uroboros, Wissmach and Youghiogheny.

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PaletteCreator

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If you want to create your own tile color palettes instead of using the palettes we provide, you'll want this software utility which eases the creation of TilePalettes. Simply load your colors, name them, and export the Palette for use with TileCreator.

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TileCreator

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Its as easy as 1-2-3! Simply import your images, choose your tile palette and preview your image.

It's that simple!

With TileCreator, you can turn any image into a "tile-by-number" design!

- Imports any picture (scan, stock image, etc)
- Convert any image into a mosaic tile design
- Zoom factor for different tile configurations
- Uses any size tile - not limited to mosaic tiles
- Allows for variable grout widths
- Choose from exact color match or graduation
blends
- Allows colors to be turned on and off as needed
- Creates a "shopping list" of needed tiles
- Print a preview of your design with the chosen tile
- Print a "tile-by-number" design
- Works with any tile manufacturer
- Runs on all window platforms, including XP

Order Grids in the Mosaic Supplies section of this website.

Suggested retail price for TileCreator is $69.95

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TileCreator Artistic

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Create professional mosaic designs in the method of opus vermiculatum, at the click of a mouse! What used to be a painstaking process to create a masterpiece mosaic has become even easier thanks to TileCreator:Artistic. This sophisticated program allows you to import any image and turn it into a tile design, where the contours of the design become the basis for the tile design. Once youre satisfied with your design, you can create a materials list and cartoon of the final design for fabrication. Create work like a master tile designer, only with TileCreator:Artistic. Suggested retail price for TileCreator:Artistic is $149.95

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TileCreator Pro

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If you want to create professional mosaic or ceramic tile designs, TileCreatorPro is the program. It has more features than the basic TileCreator program, such as the ability to create a design from scratch; create a detailed estimate; build random patterns from tile colors; and export your final design, materials list and grid to an Acrobat PDF file. If your intention is to create a number of mosaic tile designs - whether as a contractor or a homeowner - you should consider TileCreatorPro over TileCreator. TileCreatorPro also lets you:

Import an image or create a new design from a blank canvas
Change size dimensions to fit your design
Choose from exact color match or gradation color blends
Change individual tile colors from the tile palette
Turn colors on and off as needed
Export tile preview as a JPEG file
Change grout color using Laticrete grout colors
Create random patterns from color percentages
Change the hue, saturation and lightness from within the program
Can be used for any tile - mosaics to ceramics
Works well for bathrooms, kitchens, countertops, floors, etc.
Prints a "materials list" of needed tiles
Prints a preview of the design
Prints a tile grid, turning the mosaic into a "tile-by-number" design
Prints an estimate based upon tile, labor, materials, etc.
45+ tile palettes, including Trend, Kolorines, Matrix, Bisazza
Easy to build your own tile color palettes
Runs on all Windows platforms, including XP
Free tech support by email and/or TileCreators toll-free line

Order Grids in the Mosaic Supplies section of this website.

Suggested retail price for TileCreator Pro is $249.95

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THE ART OF CUTTING by Cutters Productions

Vicki Payne’s one-hour video covers all aspects of glass cutting. Learn how to work with a pattern template and use a strip and circle cutter. Learn production cutting of repetitive shapes and how to use a light box to create the most exciting glass projects you have ever produced. Plus learn how to use the Gemini Ring saw to cut textured glass and difficult shapes. The perfect guide for the beginner, excellent skill builder for even the most experienced glass cutter. 45 mins. Available in VHS or DVD. Choose from the option box.

THE ART OF GLASS CONSTRUCTION by Cutters Productions

Learn how to build a stained glass panel using a variety of techniques including copper foil and lead came in this informative one-hour video. When to use copper foil and when to use came is clearly explained. Learn how to work with different sizes of lead and foil, use a grinder to obtain a perfect fit and how to make lead came panels airtight and waterproof by cementing. 43 mins. Available in VHS or DVD. Choose from the option box.

PROFESSIONAL SOLDERING TECHNIQUES by Cutters Productions

Soldering can be one of the most difficult skills to master. Smooth, even, consistent solder seams and joints are the goal of every stained glass craftsperson. This video will take the mystery out of soldering and give you the knowledge you need to master all your soldering tasks including decorative soldering techniques. Learn how to create and enhance a project with solder and create your own copper foil overlays. 60 mins. Available in VHS or DVD. Choose from the option box.

STAINED GLASS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS / DVD

Learn stained glass and save by purchasing the set. More people have learned how to create stained glass projects using the techniques on these #1 best selling professional video tapes than any other videos available today. They are better than a hands-on workshop because of great close-up shots and you can stop and start the lesson over and over again. All 3 in one DVD which includes: ART OF CUTTING (45 mins.), ART GLASS CONSTRUCTION (50 mins.) AND PROFESSIONAL SOLDERING TECHNIQUES (60 mins.).

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STAINED GLASS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS / SET OF 3 VHS

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Learn stained glass and save by purchasing the set. More people have learned how to create stained glass projects using the techniques on these #1 best selling professional video tapes than any other videos available today. They are better than a hands-on workshop because of great close-up shots and you can stop and start the lesson over and over again. 3 videos include: ART OF CUTTING (45 mins.), ART GLASS CONSTRUCTION (50 mins.) AND PROFESSIONAL SOLDERING TECHNIQUES (60 mins.). VHS

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BASICS OF ART CLAY SILVER JEWELRY

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Learn how to create beautiful real silver jewelry without investing in expensive jewelry tools and years of training. Jackie Truty, Artist, Author and President of Art Clay World, USA, shares her expertise as she teaches the basics of working with clay to create the shapes and effects you desire. DVD / 60 mins.

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HOW TO REPAIR STAINED GLASS PANELS / Lead & Foil

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This video will teach you how to repair a copper foil and a lead came panel from the beginning of removing the broken piece to the final steps in restoring your panel to its original beauty. DVD / 60 mins.

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YOUR NEW GLASS STUDIO by Cutter's Productions

Learn how to set up your studio, build a glass rack and light box, make your first sun catcher, decorate with glass, create a safe studio and much more. VHS 60 mins.

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25 PRO TIPS & TECHNIQUES by Joe Porcelli

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These instructions are for the beginner as well as the novice stained glass artist.

The 25 tips are as follows: How to hold your glass cutter, Get a great score every time, Cutting with a template, Advanced template cutting, Grinding without a grinder, Sequential cutting, The perfect cutting surface, Popping out a piece of glass, Cutting geometric pieces quickly, How to cut drapery glass, Tapping out a score, Choosing the right size foil, Finger fids, Foiling for thin solder lines, Sequential foiling, Foiling drapery glass, How to hold your soldering iron, Soldering iron maintenance, Getting a great bead, Soldering the rear of your panel, Puddle soldering, Fix a broken lamp piece, Making a new lamp template, Replacing and finishing a broken lamp piece. Approx. 50 mins. Available in VHS or DVD. Choose from the option box.

A TALE OF TWO TECHNIQUES

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Join 2 of the leaders in the stained glass industry, Tommy "G" Giambusso and Joe Porcelli as they both create the same stained glass window. Tommy G builds his window using the traditional lead came method while Joe builds his using the copper foil technique. Along with learning each of these techniques, learn how to use a glass cutter, make perfect scores, make templates, solder like a pro, apply putty & patina and framing your window. DVD

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GET THE LEAD OUT with Tommy G

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TV personality and popular workshop instructor Tommy G. brings his expertise and teaching skills to the video format, explaining lead glass crafting from A to Z. The in-depth and engaging lessons cover everything from the many different profiles of lead came, to all of the tools you'll need, to how to properly set up a glasscrafting workspace, soldering, puttying, framing your piece and more. Tommy's studio-proven techniques will show you how easy and rewarding creating a stained glass work of art can be. Join Tommy in this complete step-by-step video workshop and you'll be well on your way to creating your own leaded glass masterpiece. Available in DVD or VHS. Choose from the option box.

GET FIRED UP with Lisa Vogt

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In this 45 minute DVD, Lisa demonstrates everything you need to know to have a successful fusing project every time. She covers glass selection, tools and materials, different kilns available and several glass manipulating techniques using a variety of fusible glasses.

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GLASS WITH AN ANGLE with Kent Lauer

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This DVD is a comprehensive introduction to beveling featuring Master Beveler, Kent Lauer. Kent's work has been seen worldwide in famous homes and important buildings. He shows how to create straight bevels, produce beautiful outside and inside curves. Also great tips on grinding and polishing.

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HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSES

How to construct your favorite lighthouse using the lead came technique. Vickie Payne shows how to put together the historical Cape Lookout Lighthouse from making your pattern, cutting your glass, using came and came overlay. She goes over tools and how they are used, cutting and placing your lead came into your project and soldering joints. VHS - 30 mins.

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ALL JEWELED UP by Cutter's Productions

Basic stained glass jewelry making for the beginner. Create and design your own stained glass jewelry using glass nuggets, beads, old jewelry, glass chips or pre-cut stained glass designs. Learn how to incorporate wire and hardware to make unique designs. Instructions on basic tools and how to use them. As a bonus, Meg Licursi from Gallery Glass shows how to make faux stained glass windows using lead adhesive and paint. VHS 30 mins.

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WORKING WITH A LIGHTBOX

30 min. video on the advantages of having a lightbox in your studio. VHS 30 min.

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DECORATIVE SOLDERING TECHNIQUES

Want to jazz-up your cooper foil projects? Why not add decorative soldering details. You will learn how to create a practice board to display and perfect your various decorative techniques. How to select the proper soldering iron, solder tip, solder and flux for each technique. Learn to run the perfect smooth bead and then dress it up with stippling, balls, beads, teardrops and bamboo. Then learn how to create cooper foil overlays using full sheets of copper foil and solder. You’ll learn how to pre-tin copper wire and even sign your name in metal. The most comprehensive decorative soldering video ever produced. 30 mins.

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TRADITIONAL LEADED GLASS WINDOWS by Cutter's Productions

Learn how to create traditional stained glass windows using the lead came technique. This video shows step-by-step how to master this traditional technique. Your will see the creation of three different leaded glass panels. First you’ll learn to recreate an authentic Art Nouveau window featuring flowers and texture glasses. Learn how to save time and money while creating a more beautiful window by using light-box glass cutting techniques. You'll be given tips for cutting textured ripple glass, you’ll learn how to drill holes in zinc for hanging panels, you will learn how to properly stretch your lead came, construction techniques and how to solder lead and zinc. The second lead project is an original antique floral design. Learn how to work with a came saw to get the perfect fits you need for framing your leaded panels. Learn to cut, construct and solder the panel with tips on how to use patina to make your panel look like a great antique. The third project is an Art Deco double-hung window design. You’ll get another look at all the basic steps with special instructions on how to cut glass using a strip-cutter and step-by-step instructions for how to install panels into an existing window. DVD 70 mins.

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THE ART OF STAINED GLASS BOXES by Cutters Productions

Vicki Payne's fast & easy box-making techniques reveal tips and secrets such as selecting the best glass for the project, perfect soldering that will help you look like a pro, producing different styles with the same pattern, and more. 30 mins. VHS

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BUILDING BEVELED WINDOWS by Cutters Productions

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Learn how to create three beautiful windows using Vicki Payne’s easy to follow instructions. This one hour DVD contains step-by-step information from creating your window templates to installation techniques for 3 different beveled glass panels: an arch top window using lead came with a lead border; a large rectangular panel using lead came with a zinc border; and a small rectangular panel using copper foil. 60 mins. DVD

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BIRDBATHS, SUNDIALS & FOUNTAINS by Cutters Productions

More great mosaic projects for your garden. Learn to make a colorful birdbath, a working fountain and an elegant sundial. Great gifts! 60 mins. VHS

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DESIGNING FOR STAINED GLASS by Cutters Productions

The techniques in this highly acclaimed video shows step-by-step instructions on how to layout a full size pattern, how to draw a diamond window, create an arched topped window template, work with different border effects and establish functional, yet attractive, breaklines. 45 mins. VHS

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FUSED GLASS JEWELRY by Cutters Productions

Fused Glass Jewelry is a colorul, fun and easy to follow video featuring the talents of Vicki Payne and Jayne Persico. Working with Evenheat’s popular jewelry kiln and compatible fusing glasses including Coatings by Sandberg’s beautiful new dichroic glass, Vicki an Jayne take the confusion out of successfully fusing beautiful glass jewelry. In addition to covering all the basics, the video is loaded with advanced jewelry techniques such as wire wrapping, etching, engraving and drilling holes in glass. 60 mins. Available in VHS or DVD. Choose from the option box.

GLASS CANE BRACELETS by Cutters Productions

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Until now you had to have a glass furnace to pull your own cane and a torch to make your bracelet. Jayne Persico shares in detail her great technique on how to make beautiful cane bracelets with your kiln. 30 mins. Available in VHS or DVD. Choose from the option box.

GLASS PATTERNS QUARTERLY

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A quarterly magazine that is directed to the hobbyists of stained glass. Each issue is packed full of projects for both cut and fused glass. Full size patterns.

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HOT GLASS FUSING AND SLUMPING TECHNIQUES by Cutter's Productions

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Vicki Payne takes you step-by-step through two fusing projects with easy to understand, uncomplicated instructions. Learn to create a set of glass tile coasters and a glass vase using the fusing and slumping techniques. 60 mins. DVD

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HOT GLASS EMBOSSING by Cutters Productions

With Jayne Persico’s latest innovation, The Glass Embossing System, you will learn how to emboss beautiful patterns directly into your fused glass work. This exciting trademarked system uses a series of components to press flowers, leaves, scrolls, and other designs into glass. This embossing tool will create a world of possiblities for adding patterns to your fused glass work. You will also learn the keys to timing and temperature for handling the glass. 30 mins. Available in VHS and DVD. Choose from the option box.

KILN FORMED BRACELETS & WATCHBANDS by Cutters Productions