Stained glass as a hobby can be an intimidating craft to get started in. All the different stained glass supplies, glass grinders, and saws that it seems impossible to determine which tools and supplies you need to buy to get started.

The good news is that getting started with your first piece is actually a lot easier than most people would think. Everyone doesn't start with the catholic church down the street, and you don't either. No sense in intimidating yourself with a big church project when you can get started with something for your kitchen window. As long as you get a good stained glass cutter, you can master the fundementals within a couple hours. There are also plenty of retailers that offer local classes in case you need some hand holding.

The best and most trusted stained glass is spectrum glass They have the largest selection of glass in different textures and colors and also have the best quality of glass. You can walk into pretty much any one of the spectrum dealers and ask for a sample set that will give you a few colors to get working with.

Another question that most people wonder whether or not its going to be cost prohibitive to get started. The answer is no. Sure, cutting glass would be easier with a high powered stained glass saw, but a simple cutter will do the trick. now, when you first start off you will need some of the essentials. Essentials typically include stained glass, safety goggles, flux, a grinder, a cutter, breaking pliers, solder, and a pattern. Do not get intimidated by the large list though, these are starter tools so they are usually pretty cheap to pickup.

As your projects advance with your skill, it might be a good idea to invest into higher end Gryphon, glastar, or inland stained glass grinders which will make shaping your stained glass a much easier job. Until then, just tough it out with a simple grinder tool like the cutter mate. A power stained glass grinder will make projects go faster by smoothing out rougher edges, but its always a good idea to learn the basics first.

Stained glass can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. There are always new projects out there to test your skills and it's something that you can enjoy with the whole family. Don't let a salesperson talk you into every Morton Glass products available (there are a lot!), just stick with the basics and you can get your stained glass career started off with little expense!