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Ed. Sibbert, Jr., Easy-to-Make Stained Glass Lampshades, With Full-Size Templates. New York: Dover, 1980.
Large format (31 x 23 cm), card wraps, 3 pages x 30 plates (all clear templates on stiff paper).
Cover lightly scuffed. Very good condition.
Easy-to-Make Stained Glass Lampshades by Ed Sibbett Jr. is a short, practical craft manual published by Dover in 1980. It belongs to a series of pattern books aimed at hobbyists working with stained glass.
What the book contains
1. Full-size lampshade patterns (the core of the book)
The main content is 30 full-size templates for stained glass lampshades.
These are ready-to-use patterns, meaning you can trace them directly onto glass.
Designs are primarily in:
Art Nouveau (flowing floral, organic forms)
Art Deco (geometric, symmetrical styles)
Intended for:
Table lamps
Hanging lamps / chandeliers
In other words, this is less a reading book and more a pattern portfolio.
2. Construction guidance
Although not a full beginners manual, it includes basic instructions on:
Cutting and assembling glass panels
Joining pieces into a lampshade form
General workflow for stained glass projects ([AbeBooks][2])
However, its typically described as best suited to people who already know the basics of stained glass work.
3. Color suggestions
The book provides recommended color schemes for the designs (printed on the inside covers).
These are not strict rules, but guidance to help achieve visually balanced results.
Important because stained glass appearance depends heavily on color choice and light.
4. Physical format and usability
A notable feature:
Templates are printed on heavyweight stock so they can be reused or traced easily.
This reflects Dovers typical approach: practical, workshop-friendly books rather than purely instructional texts.
