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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@pomncraft]

absolutely superb demonstration! This needs significantly more views! I am planning to make some stained glass panes for my new home, and Donna did an outstanding job of teaching me how to do it! 50/10! Excellent.

[@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

[@bassfiddle6299]

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

[@mellymel80]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelellis5217]

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

[@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 !

[@joshdarden846]

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

[@poorsjm]

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

[@Barouche]

Nice to see an eloquent craftsman at work.

[@nicolescheibner8261]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@deborahstevenson9447]

Donna is such an excellent teacher!

[@herojez]

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

[@johnjvaughn]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@telosfd]

Excellent teacher Donna. Thanks.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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. 👍👍👍👏👏🙂

[@yahyaibrahim5591]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@fakingittinit2718]

Awesome teacher best instructional video I've seen thanks

[@bernardong7355]

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

[@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!

[@davidbgreensmith]

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

[@thisguy728]

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

[@jr8209]

Donna is an absolute badass. Cool stuff.

[@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.

[@lakitu02]

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

[@jacqueline4107]

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

[@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.

[@cherihaug1887]

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

[@SomeoneCommenting]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@plantgirl2861]

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

[@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.

[@thekingtroll2]

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

[@joychip5994]

Strip cutter a great tool ♥️great teacher

[@TheQuboman]

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

[@Thiscouldbeyou]

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

[@yvmcl]

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

[@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

[@georgecolacicco1957]

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

[@carlaradich8894]

Amazing teacher! Thank you

[@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.......

[@Swiftykitty]

Thank you for such a clear and helpful tutorial! Absolutely loved this video

[@deebueno3276]

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

[@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.

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

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

[@ScottCraft13]

Wow! Thank you Donna, you’re amazing.

[@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!

[@matizyahw6218]

Great job DONNA!! Beautiful! ❣👏👏👏👏👏

[@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.

[@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.

[@halasousa8697]

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

[@kanemichaelg]

Clearly a master at her craft, fantastic information

[@monicalarue7708]

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

[@Carolyn510]

This vid is everything. Donna is a beast.

[@alejandroesquivel1174]

Thanks Donna very clear explication and beautiful design!

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@nancygrissett6280]

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

[@samanthamckenna9823]

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

[@bostonterriermom]

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

[@patrickmorin7693]

Great instructions and results. A pleasure to watch and learn even for the uninitiated like myself. Now to find the supplies...

[@Tamarindgyal]

Today I took my first class, loved it so much came to see other designs … loved your pace and details, I learned a lot. Thank you

[@glasscrafters3602]

Thank you for coming in!

[@paulkerrigan9857]

This is incredibly useful information. Thank you very much!

[@jesskruk4493]

What a wonderful instructor.

[@mikevozza954]

Donna no longer works there. After 25 plus years new owner let her go back in 2017. Still uses the video though.

[@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.

[@kantwinnada]

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

[@jskow9677]

Donna. You rock, girl.

[@cartmans]

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

[@neevechandler8857]

Wow, what a great teacher. This is the most informative video I've seen with regards to stained glass. I've taken lots of notes to attempt fixing my door panel but also feeling inspired to look for a course!! Thank you Glass Crafters

[@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.

[@oddity2247]

Thank you very much Dona ! from France