Stained Glass of McKinney News, Events and Classes

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Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:06:03 GMT

Welcome to our web site. We specialize in designing and building stained, leaded, beveled, etched, fused and painted glass works. We can repair and restore art glass, provide custom sized tempered glass, and energy efficient enclosures for new and existing stained glass panels if needed.

We carry supplies, tools, patterns, literature, and glass stock for the glass hobbyist as well as classes in traditional leaded, foiled, and fused glass methods.

Whether you are a homeowner looking for something unique, an interior designer interested in what we can offer, or a homebuilder looking for custom panels, we are interested in working with you to achieve the look you want.

Come to historic downtown McKinney and visit our retail store.

Event - Scare on the Square Oct. 31st. 4 - 6

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:02:59 GMT

(Starts: 10/31/2008) - This annual event has grown to hundreds of trick or treaters enjoying hayrides, treats, and a safe, secure, family fun Halloween event. Downtown McKinney is closed off for trick or treaters to cross the streets safely, going shop to shop for goodies. When: October 31, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Where: Historic Downtown McKinney For more information contact McKinney Main Street at 972.547.2660.

Event - Dickens of a Christmas Nov. 28 - 30th

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:03:44 GMT

(Starts: 11/28/2008) - Downtown McKinneys premier event, the 27th annual Dickens of A Christmas. An Old fashioned, Victorian Christmas atmosphere with horse drawn carriages, traveling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, the Christmas tree lighting and activities for all ages. Plus a chance to finish all that holiday shopping in one place with over 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, apparel, gifts and antiques. When: Friday - Sunday, November 28 - 30, 2008 (Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Where: Historic Downtown McKinney For more information contact McKinney Main Street at 972.547.2660.

Class - Gold Leafing on Carved Glass ($95.00)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:09:36 GMT

(Starts: 9/27/2008 at 1:00 AM) - In this class, you will learn how to use the Color Magic Glass Paints with Gold Leaf on a carved piece of glass. You will select a pre-made carving, paint the design with Color Magic and layer Gold Leaf on the back side. The results are wonderful and very colorful. This technique can be used on any sandblasted glass piece.

Class - Gold Leafing on Carved Glass ($95.00)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:30:36 GMT

(Starts: 10/11/2008 at 1:00 PM) - In this class, you will learn how to use the Color Magic Glass Paints with Gold Leaf on a carved piece of glass. You will select a pre-made carving, paint the design with Color Magic and layer Gold Leaf on the back side. The results are wonderful and very colorful. This technique can be used on any sandblasted glass piece.

Class - Try It - You'll Like It ($65.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:38:05 GMT

(Starts: 9/13/2008 at 10:00 AM) - Interested in stained glass but afraid to make the make the investment in tools and lessons until you're sure its the hobby for you? In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques you will need to build your own small piece. Great group event - like Girls night out, etc.

Class - Try It - You'll Like It ($65.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:38:34 GMT

(Starts: 10/18/2008 at 10:00 AM) - Interested in stained glass but afraid to make the make the investment in tools and lessons until you're sure its the hobby for you? In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques you will need to build your own small piece. Great group event - like Girls night out, etc.

Class - Try It - You'll Like It ($65.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:39:05 GMT

(Starts: 11/22/2008 at 10:00 AM) - Interested in stained glass but afraid to make the make the investment in tools and lessons until you're sure its the hobby for you? In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques you will need to build your own small piece. Great group event - like Girls night out, etc.

Class - Try It - You'll Like It ($65.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:39:42 GMT

(Starts: 12/6/2008 at 10:00 AM) - Interested in stained glass but afraid to make the make the investment in tools and lessons until you're sure its the hobby for you? In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to the tools and techniques you will need to build your own small piece. Great group event - like Girls night out, etc.

Class - Beginning Copper Foil Class ($75.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:31:43 GMT

(Starts: 9/20/2008 at 9:00 AM) - In this class, you will fabricate a stained glass panel using the (Tiffany) copper foil method. We will cover glass selection, glass cutting, fitting glass pieces to the pattern, foiling, soldering, and framing.

Class - Mosaics and Stepping Stones (25.)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:10:33 GMT

(Starts: 10/4/2008 at 1:00 PM) - This is your chance to use up all of that scrap glass that you have - or a chance to learn how to use glass scaps to decorate stepping stones, table bases, you name it. It all looks better with glass. :)

Class - Beginning Copper Foil Class ($75.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:32:27 GMT

(Starts: 10/25/2008 at 9:00 AM) - In this class, you will fabricate a stained glass panel using the (Tiffany) copper foil method. We will cover glass selection, glass cutting, fitting glass pieces to the pattern, foiling, soldering, and framing.

Class - Advanced Copper Foil Class ($75.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:32:42 GMT

(Starts: 9/20/2008 at 9:00 AM) - Work with 3-dimensional projects such as boxes, whirls, and kaleidoscopes! Maybe even incorporating some slumped or fused pieces in your stained glass panel.

Class - Decorative Soldering - sculptures, foil, and freeform (40.00)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:08:47 GMT

(Starts: 9/20/2008 at 1:00 PM) - In this workshop, you will learn how to work with the solder to form lacy patterns, tool copperfoil and use it in a project, and how to create molds and melt solder into them for use in projects. Supplies are not included.

Class - Advanced Copper Foil Class ($75.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:32:42 GMT

(Starts: 10/25/2008 at 9:00 AM) - Work with 3-dimensional projects such as boxes, whirls, and kaleidoscopes! Maybe even incorporating some slumped or fused pieces in your stained glass panel.

Class - Lead Came Construction. ($75.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:32:55 GMT

(Starts: 9/20/2008 at 9:00 AM) - In this class, you will fabricate a stained glass panel using lead came. We will cover the basics of panel construction with emphasis on cutting and fitting lead came around glass pieces, soldering lead joints, glazing, polishing, and burnishing the lead.

Class - Lead Came Construction. ($75.00 )

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:32:55 GMT

(Starts: 10/25/2008 at 9:00 AM) - In this class, you will fabricate a stained glass panel using lead came. We will cover the basics of panel construction with emphasis on cutting and fitting lead came around glass pieces, soldering lead joints, glazing, polishing, and burnishing the lead.

Class - Contemporary Glass Painting with Liquid Enamels, Frits, and Powders ($125.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:07:31 GMT

(Starts: 9/6/2008 at 10:00 AM) - In this class you will learn to paint on the glass with wet enamels, frits and powders, create stencils, and how to fire your finished project in the kiln. This enameling class involves hand-decorating glass surfaces with vibrantly colored liquid enamel paints, frits and powders. You will make at least 2 projects, one painted, and one with frits and powders. "Glass enameling is achieved through the transformation of glass granules fusing into glorious pools of color" - Kay Bain Weiner.

Class - Intro to Jewelry Fusing ($95.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:55:29 GMT

(Starts: 8/30/2008 at 1:00 PM) - 4 hour workshop. This class covers basic glass cutting, glass compatibility, basic fusing principles and kiln safety. In this class you will complete a couple of pieces of jewelry that can be completed in one firing. Tool use and supplies included.

Class - Intro to Jewelry Fusing ($95.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:56:58 GMT

(Starts: 9/27/2008 at 1:00 PM) - 4 hour workshop. This class covers basic glass cutting, glass compatibility, basic fusing principles and kiln safety. In this class you will complete a couple of pieces of jewelry that can be completed in one firing. Tool use and supplies included.

Class - Intro to Jewelry Fusing ($95.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:29:28 GMT

(Starts: 10/4/2008 at 1:00 PM) - 4 hour workshop. This class covers basic glass cutting, glass compatibility, basic fusing principles and kiln safety. In this class you will complete a couple of pieces of jewelry that can be completed in one firing. Tool use and supplies included.

Class - Intermediate Jewelry Fusing ($95.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:57:42 GMT

(Starts: 8/30/2008 at 1:00 PM) - 4 hour workshop. This class covers intermediate fusing techinques for jewelry. Some of the items covered will include multiple layers of glass and creating chain space with different types of media. Tool use and supplies included.

Class - Intermediate Jewelry Fusing ($95.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:57:42 GMT

(Starts: 9/27/2008 at 1:00 PM) - 4 hour workshop. This class covers intermediate fusing techinques for jewelry. Some of the items covered will include multiple layers of glass and creating chain space with different types of media. Tool use and supplies included.

Class - Advanced Jewelry Fusing ($150.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:57:26 GMT

(Starts: 8/30/2008 at 1:00 PM) - Two 4 hour sessions. This class will cover advanced fused jewelry requiring multiple firings and cold work. You will create a scarab pendant and a cold shaped fused pendent. Tool use and supplies included.

Class - Advanced Jewelry Fusing ($150.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:57:26 GMT

(Starts: 9/27/2008 at 1:00 PM) - Two 4 hour sessions. This class will cover advanced fused jewelry requiring multiple firings and cold work. You will create a scarab pendant and a cold shaped fused pendent. Tool use and supplies included.

Class - Kaiser Lee Board - Project 6 ($35.00)

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:31:56 GMT

(Starts: 8/30/2008 at 9:00 AM) - In this workshop, you will carv the KLB board to made creatures, figurines, or abstract shapes. You will then make parts to change the creatures from flat to standing pieces. Supplies are not included, but will be available for purchase.

Class - Kaiser Lee Board - Project 7 ($35.00)

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:32:33 GMT

(Starts: 9/13/2008 at 10:00 AM) - In this workshop, you will complete the creature molds by filling them with glass and firing them.

Class - Intro to Glass Fusing/Plate Fusing ($95.00 )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:30:00 GMT

(Starts: 10/11/2008 at 9:00 AM) - In this class you will learn the basics of glass fusing and create a piece of your own.

Class - Kaiser Lee Board - An Introduction ($35.00)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:37:26 GMT

(Starts: 10/25/2008 at 9:00 AM) - In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn about Kaiser Lee Board for fusing and it's many different uses. You will make a flat fused project in this class using the Kaiser Lee Board. Supplies not included, but will be available to purchase.

Class - Learn the Basics - Silver Art Clay ($250.00 )

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:34:28 GMT

(Starts: 9/13/2008 at 9:00 AM) - Instructor: Sallie Bly. In this class you will learn how to work with the metal clay paste, syringe, and clay. You will learn the techniques to make several projects. There are $250 worth of supplies and tools (yours to keep) that are included in the price of the class that will be used to complete the projects. There is more than enough silver clay to complete your projects and some to take home and make more!! This class definitely has the WOW factor.

Class - Beveled Candle Shelters (25.)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:34:35 GMT

(Starts: 10/18/2008 at 2:00 PM) - Learn to use bevels and mirror to create a candle shelter. These make great gifts. Prior copper foil experience required.

Tips - Common glass COE values.

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:26:10 GMT

32 Borosilicate (Pyrex)
82 (approx) Float Glass, Armstrong (Float compatible), some bottles.
89 - 90 Bullseye, Wasser, Uroboros
96 Spectrum, Uroboros
104 Moretti
109 Gecko

Unless glass is certified or list... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Where to recycle lead came in Dallas-Ft. Worth

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:29 GMT

For small amounts of lead, zinc and solder you have from hobby work, you can drop the items off at our store, and we will include them in our recycling runs.

There are also scrap yards that will accept lead in Lewisville, Grand Prarie, and Dall... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Dichroic done your way!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:23:09 GMT

Remember trying those temporary tattoos that were water-based decals? Frustrated by not having the glass you want available with a dichroic coating? You can always send in some glass to have it coated, but someone's got a new answer to your problem - it's... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Figuring out the electricity cost per firing.

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:29 GMT

This only works well with kilns with kiln-sitters and time-limit dials... (sorry) but if you happen to have an older kiln you are using an external electronic controller with, you have a low-accuracy way to track how much electricity your kiln uses easily... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Kiln Ramp Speeds

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:30 GMT

I think one of the things that makes a good artist (and good art) is all the experience people gain and issues they overcome in making their art.

One of the details that can make or break a project (literally in our case!) is ramp sp... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - How to Heal Cuts, scrapes, dry skin from working with glass.

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:30 GMT

We now carry a new product in our store for your hands. I usually would not put this under tips, but I am very pleased with this product. I was having trouble with my hands always being rough, dry, scraped, etc. from the constant washing, chemicals, and... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Pot Melt - or an interesting way to recycle...

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:30 GMT

Have you heard about a "pot melt"? Its not a particularly new way to use a kiln and scrp glass, but it is fun, and if you put some reseach effort into it, it can become an artform on its own.
Pot melts are simple - Load compatible scrap glass into a... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Silver Clay Tools

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:30 GMT

We recently offered a beginning basics class on Silver Art Clay, and I have to admin it was really interesting!

I have found that Sallie Bly has a really good set of tools in her class materials, and a lot of them are pretty ingenious creations... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - A brief warning about kiln environments..

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:30 GMT

You may fire your kiln to 1500 or so as the maximum (or 1650 if you use silver clay) and never really see the outside of the kiln get hot. Why, then, does every manual always state you need 12 inches minimum clearance from any combusible object around the... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - 3 eyes are useful... but where to put the extra one?

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:30 GMT

You may have heard about Jacquis brief encounter with a glass shard... the bucket of scrap was out of the path of traffic mostly, but was sitting where you could walk into it if you tried. It got her in the lower leg and required 11 stiches. (She is fine!... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Ice Cream Recipe

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:07:30 GMT

Stained Glass Ice Cream Makes 4 quarts. Vanilla beans can be sliced long ways and the beans inside scraped out, but put the hull in the milk when scalding to get the rest out while you stir.
1% milk - 3 Cups
Sugar - 1 1/4 Cups
Salt - 1/2 Te... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Using hair spray as glass adhesive.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:29:07 GMT

An interesting idea we received, and tested, and have decided to start using ourselves because of how well it works. Use hair spray (the cheap stuff, like Suave) in a pump aerosol to temporarily fix your glass items for fusing.

It burns off... (see the rest of this tip on the website)

Tips - Another way to help the environment and the school system!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:29:33 GMT

You've probably seen the newsletters containing information about the KBW Foundation and how we teach the teacher for free in our classes, but you may not have noticed that we also donate lots of scrap glass to the schools for their projects.