This guide contains over 40 projects in stained glass, from small sculptures to more complex creations which display the range of glass-cutting and design techniques. Detailed instructions explain straight cuts, cutting curved or shaped glass pieces, using a template, welding glass and connecting pieces with copper wire. Among the objects readers can make are: a Tiffany lampshade fashioned out of five colours of opalescent glass, a golden butterfly box, floral hangings and trays and a multicoloured glass panel. Professional work featured includes; "art deco" sliding doors with a geometric design in 11 kinds of glass, an aquarium table of marine blues and greens, and a beautiful bow window.