by James H. Hepburn

Based on the long-running success of Dover's stained glass line, stained glass continues to be among the most popular crafts with today's hobbyists. And among the favorite stained glass projects are lampshades. This books by an expert worker in the field is one of the few devoted exclusively to lampshades. It presumes only that the reader is slightly familiar with the general terminology used in stained-glass work. The skills and techniques needed are developed throughout the book, building step-by-step into more complicated procedures and methods. Included are easy-to-follow instructions for a candle chimney, stained-glass lantern, panel shade for a reading lamp, hanging cylinder lamp, lampshade dome using lead came, large hanging lampshade using a form, and a 1000-piece lampshade using the copper-foil method. Other helpful chapters cover the basics of stained-glass working, using and creating lampshade patterns, electrical and hanging hardware, lamp bases, and variations. With this illustrated, hands-on guide, novices and experienced craftspeople alike will be able to create stunning lampshades that will add decorative beauty to any room.

Unabridged replication of the work first published by President Press, Inc., 1974. 180 black-and-white figures. Preface to the Dover edition. 112 pp. 8½"x 11".