How to make a Stained Glass Window

[@cutthroatcare]

I love the fact that she purposefully makes mistakes so she can show you how to fix them in real time? That's so much more helpful than just saying 'this could happen and you should do this'. She give explanations for her decisions and shows different tools/supplies in use. As someone watching this for the first time, I feel I've actually learned something, which is kinda amazing.

[@collettecaggiano7423]

Couldn't have said it better

[@scrumpymanjack]

I know nothing about stained glass construction but I get the distinct feeling here that we are watching a master at work.

[@Dodo_hanna]

SAME HERE

[@ebeaulieu813]

This lady knows what she is doing. Years of work. Excellent, obvious MASTER of your trade.

[@irenedavo3768]

E Beaulieu she makes it look easy!

[@hannahshirely2133]

E Beaulieu I haven’t been doing that long and I’m 10,I know exactly what I am doing

[@brianbrinkman7964]

@@nikadanelle9658 Well, he did pay her a compliment. It's not like he referred to her as "this broad," lol!

[@ejicon3099]

Donna is my new hero. This video shows that she's been doing this for YEARS! Her techniques are perfection. She's also great at explaining instructions. What a crafty human!

[@tomgreer9998]

Starting a new hobby at 68, thanks to a great rummage sale find; a tote box full ofglass, tools and an Inland grinder; all for $2.00!!! I do envy her steady hands, though!!

[@IETCHX69]

You lucky bugger . whoa Welp. yer a teenager again ...

[@sallysmith4539]

I'm starting to learn this skill at 73 and just love this tutorial.

[@mattnaturally]

Never an age limit on making the world a little more beautiful

[@dodiebondwood]

Oh wow! Lucky lucky lucky!!!!! That's amazing!

[@уяя]

I hope you're enjoying your endeavor!

[@nisuill]

What a ridiculously good lesson! I already feel like I could make an amazing panel now despite never touching any of the equipment in my life 😁. Thanks for the great instructions, what a master!

[@melisabosnia]

Donna is the best. She really makes you feel comfortable working with glass, I must buy this stuff to start.

[@str8evil]

Ok Donna is amazing!!! I’ve watched A LOT of glass videos, this is by far the most I have learned in the shortest amount of time. She went over things no other video I’ve seen has. Thank you Donna!

[@susanlarmour]

My husband and I are new to stain glass so we are watching binge watching youtube videos. You win the youtube soldering prize! Your technique is amazing!

[@kelliegiannola474]

It is 3am and I can't sleep and somehow I ended up on this video and I am now obsessed with stain glass making. Donna, you are a master at your craft.

[@IronJohn755]

Adding to the chorus - after seeing a bunch of "hobbyist" videos it is really amazing to watch a master at work. She has the steady hands and cool head to be a heart surgeon!

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Isn't technology great when you can get an education online? This is one such case! Thank you Donna for sharing your expertise!

[@davidsnyder2000]

7yrs later and this is still the best class on stained glass I’ve seen 👍😄 Thank you

[@joeymacdougall8709]

I want to thank you for your very informative video. I recently pick stained glass again after 20 years break. I still had all my equipment grinder,tools and lots of glass scraps (as everyone knows it collects). You showed a clip on cutting a deep curve by making the one main cut and then a little smaller cut etc. Well, I tried it today and boom it cut beautifully. I am watching many videos from various artists and pick up from each one. Thank you for your professionalism and ease of instruction and the tip. Good day. Joey - Brandon Florida

[@bassfiddle6299]

She's so quick, you can tell she's had plenty of practice. I wish my soldering looked that neat! Beautiful work!

[@bkitteh6295]

Second time I've watched this over a long period of time. I enjoy watching her teach this because she's so clear, organized, and has a wonderful voice. I wonder how many times I'll have to watch before I get up the nerve to try it myself!

[@billgerlach429]

I have learned more useful techniques and hints in this 25 minute video than I have taking hours and hours of classes. Well done, concise and amazingly simple because the instructor understands the perspective of the novice.

[@Barouche]

Nice to see an eloquent craftsman at work.

[@joshdarden846]

Wow she is amazing at soldering! Only a true dedicated person could ever reach that kind of mastered abilities.

[@dustinbyerley]

I like that she isn’t looking fir attention and just providing solid helpful information. Refreshing.

[@Maianara]

What a master she is!!! I came to see how glass mosaics are done, and found out that is way too difficult. Donna makes it look so easy, but it's not only difficult, it's dangerous and risky at the same time; although beautiful. In her hands she makes it a piece of fine art . Thank you.

[@Dan-ji4db]

The speed and skill is incredible.. she makes it look so easy, the sign of a true craftsman!

[@rinofriio97]

You know how you know ..you have made a fantastic instructional video? When the viewer....thats me learnig....is afraid to take his eyes off of all the wonderful procedures.. You are fantastic...... And I am Greatful..Thank.You.

[@JG-fe1gx]

I'm making a stained glass picture frame for my wife's birthday. I know it won't be as easy as you make it look, but I sure learned alot from your video! Thank you very much for posting it, you're a true expert at your craft.

[@godbluffvdgg]

:)...You do such beautiful work! You make it look easy...As a tradesman for 30 plus years, I know it's your years of practice that make you so good...I'm retiring, now, I've repaired giant stained glass windows in churches, here in philly, but; I would just get a piece of plexiglass and paint it, rough in the shape and caulk it. On a 25 to 40 foot wide unit. you'd never see it; but it's better than a hole...:)...Thanks for the tips on how to do it right!

[@thomaswojdan9175]

only watched 3 minutes of it and i already know its gonna be done as it should. No neccesarry talking away from the subject straight to the point.

[@ErutaniaRose]

Watching this so I can add mini windows to an architecture design module. (I’m still learning and just doing it for fun, so no time limit). This was helpful, thank you! The vocabulary makes a lot more sense with my metalworking background, lol. Thanks!

[@rouser301]

My compliments, I stayed interested the entire video and it was very educational. Normally on one of these, every time the narrator opened her mouth the vid cut away to a close-up selfie of herself instead of what she was doing... you didn't. You showed what I was interested about and did it well and knowledgeably. THUMBS UP

[@Soul1720]

I like Donna very much. She is quick, professional and to the point. Some instructors in videos, speak to you at half speed, and it gets frusturating. Thanks Donna !

[@deborahstevenson9447]

Donna is such an excellent teacher!

[@thisguy728]

This was mesmerising to watch. Thank you for sharing your wonderful skills!

[@poorsjm]

One of the best stained glass tutorials I have ever seen! Donna is amazing!

[@IAmKrow]

I'm simply stunned. Donna is clearly a master stained glass worker/artist and I'd love to see her at work on a bigger project

[@jameskeenan794]

I had several pieces of stained glass that needed repair and was looking for someone that could tell me how to do the basics so I could repair them. Needless to say, after watching this video I am hooked. She makes it look so easy and it is exactly that IF have the correct tools. I got a good Weller Solder Iron and 50/50 solder and the rest is history!! Thank you so much for your video.

[@yahyaibrahim5591]

Golden hands... What a skilled nice lady! Much thanks Mrs Donna.

[@shawncheney1496]

My grandfather did this after he retired. I have his pieces all over the house. He made everything from candy dishes to mirrors and even chandeliers. I would like to do this too. It would definitely teach patience-for sure.

[@bernardong7355]

thank you, I have learnt a great deal from this video. You are a great teacher

[@fakingittinit2718]

Awesome teacher best instructional video I've seen thanks

[@michaelellis5217]

Wow! What a wonderful craftsman. You made it look so easy!

[@nicolescheibner8261]

You’re awesome, Donna! Thank you for sharing your expertise. Such a beautiful skill!

[@herojez]

What a talent! A remarkable skill and a valuable demonstration for everyone interested in getting started! Thanks so much for this superb contribution!

[@alexmaclean1]

I don't know how I got here as I have never had any interest in this but it is very obvious that this lady is an absolute master at this craft and a wonderful teacher. She just gives me a sense that she is a very kind and knowledgeable person.

[@ValerieLynn]

This is a terrific overview of panel making from start to finish. The pace of the video is just right and the steps are organized so that a novice can understand the project. Nice intro to a workshop or studio class. Thank you.

[@kantwinnada]

She makes it look so easy. I see a bunch of pinterest fails if I would try this.

[@telosfd]

Excellent teacher Donna. Thanks.

[@plantgirl2861]

The way she says dark chocolate is so cute! What a lovely accent. Great video!

[@MeandmySara]

Is this as easy as she makes it look or is she just brilliant? I have a fantasy of building my own house and doing this!

[@ohms5054]

If you build your house by doing this, you could run into some serious challenges. The corners of the walls particularly, where the solder will run down and solidify on the floor instead of hardening at the corners.

[@Jemmyjo]

It is not hard to do, or hard to learn. There is even a "dummies" book written by a master that you can learn so much from. I bought all my glass at this place before spectrum closed and prices skyrocketed. Owner and employees are kind and helpful.

[@coverboy1050]

This would have been my favorite class in school, and she would have been my favorite teacher!

[@SomeoneCommenting]

Wow, she makes it look so easy on braking those curves without damaging the rest of the piece.

[@arnulfoabrea5487]

For years, I've been wondering how stained glass projects were made until i saw and watched your video. now, i know how. Thank you. You're a good teacher. Wish you're here and have a workshop for people who are interested to learn more. Please take good care of your hands ( coz i'm afraid it might cut you). Again, thank you. More power to you and your company.

[@ScottCraft13]

Wow! Thank you Donna, you’re amazing.

[@JamesSchanen]

Thank you for that wonderful presentation. You are a great teacher. I listen to a lot of instructional videos; you have that undefinable gift of demeanor that makes you fun to listen to. Thank you again.

[@jr8209]

Donna is an absolute badass. Cool stuff.

[@elisabethnm4492]

This woman is a teacher, you can absolutely tell. She was absolutely aware of things you might wonder and solved the doubts while she worked. That is empathizing with your students or public. I hope more people would explain so neatly 😊! The only question I have is how do you apply the black patina on the solder lines, what product is it?

[@monicalarue7708]

Great demo especially appreciate showing mistakes and explainig how to correct.

[@samanthamckenna9823]

That’s is a very great point you made about using black patina and solder lines.

[@wandashields6182]

I inherited a whole bunch of glass,...now to look for supplies and give it a whirl !!

[@rhllor7575]

Wow! Excellent video! First one I’ve seen on doing this stuff and I feel so amped and ready to start learning more! Very great at explaining the reasons behind the “why you do it this way” instead of just leaving us hanging. Thank you so much!

[@joychip5994]

Strip cutter a great tool ♥️great teacher

[@DonReynolds-p7o]

A very good demonstration. I am getting interested in this craft and it has been very helpful to watch your video. Thank you, you do a wonderful job with your work and your experience shows. 👍👍👍👏👏🙂

[@johnjvaughn]

Thank you Donna, it was great to watch your skill in action.

[@yvmcl]

I can’t even tell you how much I love this video. Donna, you’re a star. Thanks so much :)

[@lynntucker4196]

Im so glad i watched this video! Watching you just SNAP that glass apart with your hands! So much faster and easier than how i was doing it! Thanks!

[@cherihaug1887]

By far this is the best glass video i've seen yet!

[@richardmabe4186]

Really enjoyed watching a master at work with such clear instruction, nice one Donna. I feel inspired to try some of this for myself.

[@GhostRaskallDef]

This was a great class. I would have loved this in High School. Thank you Mrs. Donna!

[@TwoFingeredMamma]

So.... you know how to make a communist symbol now. This is a great addition to your school indoctrination curriculum. Carl Marx would be proud.

[@GhostRaskallDef]

@@TwoFingeredMamma lmao. U learn techniques to create whatever you want. Lolol. Communist symbols. Lmao!!

[@GhostRaskallDef]

@@TwoFingeredMamma Karl*

[@TwoFingeredMamma]

@@GhostRaskallDef Seems to me that you are not very defiant. You come across as passive and indoctrinated. Do a search for "Jordan Maxwell - Dawn of a new day" here on youtube and watch that presentation.

[@GhostRaskallDef]

@@TwoFingeredMamma lolol. You assume uknow a complete stranger cuz i admire craft and you cant separate the communist indoctrinated intel you received so you fear being influenced. Im so defiant i could sit with the devil and god and take every chip off the poker table. Youre letting your fear control you. Thats why you spoke up. My defiance is way beyond the level you continue to let burden your heart... its glass sculpting... chill.

[@walusimbigodfrey3995]

Thanks I've enjoyed the video. I thought I knew glass cutting, but this video has brought something in me, art and craft! Another business to think about.......

[@iambatman7450]

You are a beast with that soldering wand! Excellent craftsmanship. You make it look so easy. Thank you for this video.

[@iambatman7450]

Just realized I am logged into my son’s gmail. He’s batman, not I. I was slaughtered in an alley while clutching my pearls.

[@carlaradich8894]

Amazing teacher! Thank you

[@georgecolacicco1957]

Wow! A privilege to watch, and learn from a nice lady.

[@Carolyn510]

This vid is everything. Donna is a beast.

[@thekingtroll2]

Wow, what a great lady to learn from. Very professional and skilled at her art.

[@Thiscouldbeyou]

I have learned so much from watching you do this. Your experience shows, you make it look almost effortless. Thank you!

[@уяя]

You madame, are an absolute master. You made this look incredibly easy (I know it's not). Very clear and precise tutorial! Thank you.

[@lakitu02]

What a wonderful teacher! Great job on quality of video all around! Thank you!

[@SkyOctopus1]

Very informative! I'd assumed there'd be H-shaped lead or something that the glass fitted into, but nope! Also, that glass cutting. Making it look so easy really highlights experience and skill right there.

[@deebueno3276]

What a fantastic teacher. I loved watching and learning from her ❤️👌

[@jacqueline4107]

Thank you for showing this to us and for letting us know just how easy it is to do!

[@nancygrissett6280]

Very interesting. Well taught. Another of information for beginners like myself. Thankyou so much Donna.

[@pandrews5042]

AS with most highly skilled craft workers you made that look so easy, it was a pleasure to watch and a an inspiration to try and have a go, Thankyou so much for sharing it with us. Phil.

[@ddistrbd1]

I think I've watched this video at least 5 times already and each time I learned something new, another reason I like you videos so much is because I'm left handed and can duplicate your moves in my head easier, thank you for taking the time to make things easier for us newbies.

[@davidbgreensmith]

Brilliant video. Clear instructions and lots of what looks like good advice and tips.

[@MR_R.o.b.o.t.o]

You are a GREAT Teacher! !! Very good at everything!, your home must be BEAUTIFUL! !

[@halasousa8697]

a generous explaining for every step!!! thank u so much . 🙏🏻

[@paulkerrigan9857]

This is incredibly useful information. Thank you very much!

[@tonyravenhill9420]

Thank you Donna. This was a very informative and helpful video. A lot of great information in just over 25 min. Loved all of the tips you gave and appreciated you sharing your expertise.

[@stuartsullenbarger2023]

Great job Donna.....I've been doing copper foil for over 10 years now,and still going...great video's for beginners..I've been buying your supplies for years now,but I'm really sad to know they don't manufacture glue chip anymore,but I'm glad I bought a bunch before they stopped,but I use it sparingly now..thanks for keeping this hobby alive.

[@TheQuboman]

Pure genius...Practically a basic master-class. Thank you.

[@bostonterriermom]

Thank you. I just picked it up after many years. Lots of great tips and great tutorial

[@alejandroesquivel1174]

Thanks Donna very clear explication and beautiful design!

[@lourias]

Great tutorial!! You walked through the processes quickly and proficiently!! You explained the nuances without being too gabby or opinionated!! You explained and defined terms... GREAT AND AWESOME VIDEO!!! I learned a lot!

[@cartmans]

Very nice video to watch, she makes it look so easy, that's experience for yah👏

[@lotterydiscounts4326]

Man, this lady is efficient.

[@colehaynes1894]

Everything about your video, wow, you're a true artist! I sincerely appreciate you sharing your detailed techniques, tricks, and tools...and beyond. This video has given me the guts to restore our 100 year old diamond leadlight windows. I don't see anything about cams, however, I'm sure I can figure out that part! I solder electronics all the time and obviously very different but also quite similar. I'm just working with irreplaceable objects! THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@colehaynes1894]

Also, all of my windows seem to be black patina solder, or at least the repaired ones. I simply love the geometric look of our window glass, and the black solder really makes the geometric objects the focal point!

[@craftylittlerthings]

I know this was made a while ago, I had to say though I enjoyed watching what was made. I used to work soldering in a factory and had to do nice straight lines, so I would maybe be ok with that.....but glass scares me silly lol. I had a bad experience as a kid and many scars later I’m scared of it! It’s the one thing I’ve always wanted to do though, I have done every sort of craft there is, apart from this. Thank you for showing how it can be done.

[@imawtichproductions]

That's an amazing beginner's tutorial. It's the first video I've seen on how to make stained glass and I feel very confident in beginning now! My only regret is that I think all the videos I watch after this aren't going to be as good!

[@kanemichaelg]

Clearly a master at her craft, fantastic information

[@susanbertoncini4761]

Thanks very much, I am working on panels and beginning to design patterns of my own. I appreciate your precise explanation. I look forward to seeing future updates

[@olympiarealestate]

This is Amazing! Donna Rocks!!

[@oddity2247]

Thank you very much Dona ! from France