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Art Deco Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Stained Glass Instruction)

The geometric orientation of Art Deco and its brilliant hard colors make this style perfect for the medium of stained glass. This collection contains 91 newly rendered, yet authentic, Art Deco patterns, which constitute a rich source of ideas for stained glass workers. The designs represent the major Art Deco motifs and sub-styles — abstract patterns in both straight-line and curved motifs; representations of men and women in characteristic 1920s garb; geometrically stylized birds, trees, and animals; and the flowing forms of flowers and plants that are a holdover from the Art Nouveau period.

Series: Dover Stained Glass Instruction

Paperback: 72 pages

Publisher: Dover Publications (November 1, 1977)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0486235505

ISBN-13: 978-0486235509

Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.2 x 11 inches

Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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True, at first it does look a little like a coloring book but that's the fun of it. Why does everyone always need examples? What happened to using your imagination? This is a form of art. This book gives you the room to make decisions about the colors and textures of glass you want to use, which is what I like about it. Actual stained glass artists create their own color combinations. In order to preserve these type of books the pattern is photocopied and then each section is cut out so you have a template to use to cut out the glass. If anyone's worried about color then just do what others do. Either use colored pencils to color the pattern so you have an idea of what it will look like or pic out glass that appeals to you. It's really not that hard.

I was disappointed to find that there were no color suggestions for any of the designs in the book. Also, the presentation of the drawings made the book look like a children's coloring book. Several of the designs would make nice stained glass projects despite the presentation.

This book is exactly what it claims and perfectly fit my needs. The designs are lovely, effective and quite usable.

Nice designs. However, pages are printed on both sides so you'll need to trace or photocopy your pattern to avoid destroying the design on the backside . Also some of the pages have two designs on a page which makes them small.

Great book of patterns. I like them all. Highly recommend to any one who likes art deco. Easy to more difficult patterns.

I think that Ed. Sibbett Jr. is one of the greats in stained glass. The patterns are very well put together, easy to copy, and cut, and are very artistic in nature.

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