Mini Tiffany

Stained Glass

Colorful abstract artwork titled "RED WINE" by Mariana Prado featuring large geometric shapes resembling a wine glass and bottle, with a textured background and handwritten text at the bottom.

SCHEDULE                                                                                                                                     

  • CLASS #1      GLASS CUTTING, PATTERN SELECTION &PREPARATION, GLASS SELECTION  

  • CLASS #2      CUT ALL GLASS, BEGIN TO GRIND & FOIL

  • CLASS #3      FINISH GRINDING, FOILING & BEGIN SOLDERING

  • CLASS #4      FRAME PROJECT, FINISH SOLDERING AND ADD HOOKS & CHAIN    

    Tools and equipment needed for the stained glass work:

  • pistol grip cutter (tap)                                               

  • glass breaking pliers, running pliers (optional)                                         

  • glass marking pens in white/ black                 

  • waffle grid - glass cutting surface                                         

  • glass grinder, grinder station (optional)                                            

  • 7/32” silverback copper foil, table glass foiler (optional), foil burnisher 

  • glass hammer, pkg. of horseshoe nails                                             

  • soldering iron (with temp. control), iron stand                                                  

  • 1 lb. 60/40 solder, paste flux, sal-ammoniac                                                

  • zinc U channel for framing                                      

  • flux & patina remover, finishing compound 

                                   

 

*The course consists of 4 – 2-hour classes. (16+ years old)

*Class fee: $45.00 per each 2-hour session. ($20 hr. for additional time).

*All classes are private and scheduled by appointment M-Th, from 10:30-4:00.

*Projects are to be selected from our pre-approved pattern catalog. 

*Tools and equipment are provided during the class session.

*Students are required to purchase consumables such as glass, project board, foil,

solder, flux, framing material and chain.

*Only students are allowed in the classroom during the class.

*Closed toe shoes are required in the classroom.

* All tools and equipment are available for purchase at McAllen Stained Glass.

A colorful stained glass artwork depicting a palm tree with green leaves and a brown trunk against a background of blue sky, white clouds, ocean waves, and sandy beach, signed with the words "Palm Tree" and "Maman Prada."
A stained glass suncatcher with blue and green glass, featuring a leaf design, hanging from a chain against a white background.
A stained glass art project in progress featuring floral design with green, yellow, and white glass pieces, surrounded by paper patterns, nails, and tools on a work table.
Craft room with a long work table covered in paint and craft supplies, artworks on shelves, and a large window with hanging stained glass decorations.