Caroline Mills's fascination with the refraction of light through stained glass led her to her hobby, which she says is easy to get started in. Many hobbyists already have basic tools such as a brush and dustpan, a hammer, a screwdriver and a pair of pliers.
Mills also advises using proper safety gear, such as face protection and gloves.
Mills begins her project by creating a template for each piece. Next, she uses a glass cutter to score the glass. Mills advises that you store the tip of the cutter in a cup of oil with steel wool in the bottom to maintain a smooth cutting edge. When scoring, apply firm, steady pressure. She uses a polishing grinder to smooth the edges before covering them with copper foil.