Stained glass project log with pattern grids, glass inventory and notes

Stained glass artists can use this project log to draw each pattern on a grid, keep count of the pieces and look back on how every panel was built. It is undated, holds 45 pages and comes as an instant PDF download in US Letter and A4.

You get 12 two page project plans and logs, a glass inventory, an index for your pattern library, notes on cutting and grinding, notes on solder and finishes, lists for tools and supplies, idea pages for suncatchers and panels, class notes and a full page pattern grid.

How the stained glass log helps you plan, build and improve

Each project gets a two page spread. On the left, sketch the pattern on a roomy grid and note its width and height, the number of pieces, a pattern number and whether you are working in copper foil, lead came, zinc came or a mix. Add the foil or came size, your solder and patina, then tick through ten stages from first pattern to hanging hook. On the right, log as many as ten sessions and their hours, what materials cost, any recuts and leftovers, the parts that fought back, what to change next time and a score out of 5.

Your glass inventory and scrap pages show what already sits in the racks and offcut bins, so you can design from your stash before buying another sheet. Over the months, the cutting practice tracker and solder tests become proof of how your scores, curves and beads have improved.

Who this glass art journal is for

• Beginners in their first glass class who need a spot for notes, cutting practice and early suncatchers
• Hobby glass artists using copper foil or lead came who want to recall the glass, solder and patina behind each piece
• Makers with a growing stash who would like to check their sheets and scraps before buying more
• Anyone drawing original patterns who wants a numbered pattern library and grid pages together

Design and printing

• Minimal, elegant white pages with soft blush pink details that are kind to your ink supply
• Wide margins all round, so your home printer will not trim anything
• Print it on US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) or A4 (210 x 297 mm) paper, in portrait
• Undated, so any project in any year can be your starting point
• Pale gray 5 mm grids for sketching patterns, so your own lines stay clear
• Generic material names only, so it suits any glass, foil, came or solder
• Keep it in a binder, clip it to a clipboard or have it spiral bound at a print shop

Inside the stained glass project log: 45 pages

1. 1Cover page with contents
2. 2A welcome and how the log works, why glass captured you, what you want to make this season, your style, colors and favorite glass, a 1 to 5 self check on five core skills and a reminder about safety
3. 3Safety and workspace. Six easy safety habits (eyes, lead, fumes, hands, bench, heat), a checklist for before and after each session, notes on glass waste and lead scrap, how your workspace is set up and a list for first aid
4. 4Tool inventory. A checklist of what is already on your bench (cutter, running, grozing and breaking pliers, grinder, soldering iron, safety glasses, pattern shears, layout board and others), what you still want, a details table, grinder bits and iron tips and upkeep reminders
5. 5Supply list. Track copper foil, solder, flux, patina, came, wax, cleaner, hooks and pattern paper by size, how much remains and when to reorder, alongside a shopping list, the shops you use, a budget per month and a wish list
6. 6Glass guide. Short descriptions of six art glass types (cathedral, opalescent, streaky, textured, glue chip and iridized), a table for glass you have tried, notes from light tests and color pairings that work
7. 7Glass inventory. Twenty four rows for each sheet's glass, type, color, texture, size, quantity, storage spot and reorder
8. 8Scrap glass by color. Ten color families with what you have, rough sizes and good uses, small scrap projects and colors running low
9. 9Cutting and grinding notes. Four cutting fundamentals, a practice tracker where you score eight cuts out of 5 (straight line, thin strip, curves, circle, point, textured glass) and a table to learn from breaks that went wrong
10. 10Solder and finish notes. A table for solder tests, fixes for three common bead problems, a table of patina and finish results, tips for better beads and things to try
11. 11Pattern library index. Twenty numbered rows for the pattern, its source, size, piece count, level, made or not and where it is kept, plus patterns you want and how you store them
12. 12Project index numbered 1 to 12 and onward, noting method, size, pieces, a heart beside favorites and page numbers, with space for the pieces that make you proudest and those worth repeating
13. 13 to 36Twelve projects, each with a plan page and a log page. Plan: name of the project and who it is for, kind of piece, width, height and piece count, pattern number, a big grid to draw on, scale and where the pattern came from, method, foil or came size, solder, patina, frame or hook, ten stages and a table listing glass colors and types. Log: dates started and finished, total hours, number of pieces cut, ten work sessions, a table for materials and cost, recuts and leftovers, the tricky parts, ideas for next time, a 1 to 5 score for the result and where the piece went
14. 37 and 38Suncatcher ideas. Eight grid boxes, each with a name, piece count and glass and colors
15. 39 and 40Panel and lamp ideas. A large design grid, size, inspiration, a palette of six color boxes, where it will hang or stand, the glass you would choose and next steps
16. 41 and 42Class notes. Which class, the date and the teacher, techniques you were shown, what stuck, a box on a grid for sketches, questions for next time, things to practice at home, supplies to pick up and when the next class is
17. 43Where my pieces live. Twenty rows for the date, piece, kept or given, to whom or where, price and care notes, with totals and your most loved piece
18. 44A full page pattern grid in 5 mm squares for drawing your designs
19. 45Lined notes page

Files in your download

• Stained Glass Project Log, US Letter PDF (45 pages)
• Stained Glass Project Log, A4 PDF (45 pages)
• Read Me First, a short PDF printing guide

How to download and print

• Check out with PayPal, a debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your download page opens as soon as the payment goes through.
• We email the same private download links to you, so you can download your files again later.
• Open the PDF in a free reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader and print at 100% or Actual size.
• Print only the pages you need, as often as you like, for your own personal use.

Good to know

• This log is a PDF meant for printing, not a hyperlinked digital planner. You can still import it into most note taking apps and write on the pages.
• This is a digital download only. Nothing physical is shipped.
• Colors may appear a little different on screen compared with paper.
• For personal use only. Please do not share, resell or redistribute the files.
• Digital files cannot be returned, but if one does not open or print properly, email us and we will help right away.
• Safety comes first. Wear eye protection when you cut, grind and solder, and follow the soldering and lead safety guidance that comes with your tools and solder.
• The safety page offers general reminders only and does not replace a class or the manufacturer's instructions.

How this was made

Designed and written by PetiteDiary. AI tools helped draft parts of the text, and some background scenes in the preview images were created with AI. Every page was designed, reviewed and checked before release.

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