Meet Cindy Weber
Principal Library Assistant & Stained Glass Artisan |
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Cindy is a principal library assistant in the Outreach Services section at the Mays Landing Branch. She has worked with our Books By Mail program for 29 years. Her favorite part about the library is working with the patrons.
"The Books By Mail patrons are a great bunch of people. They never complain and are very appreciative of everything they receive. It's been a pleasure working with them." |
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When did you begin working with stained glass?
I became interested in stained glass in 1983. I saw a glass parrot in an antique store for $100. I decided I could make one cheaper. That started a long line of projects costing way more than $100.
Did you ever have formal training or take art classes in school?
Like most students, I had art classes in grade school and high school, but never any formal training. I get together with friends who like crafting and we discuss different techniques. I read a lot of books on the subject - but I guess you could say I'm self-taught.
I like to go to shows where stained glass is featured.
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What do you enjoy most about stained glass crafting?
I find it relaxing. It's fun looking for patterns and shopping for glass. I like the challenges, too. Trying to come up with interesting designs and just the right glass for the design offers a sense of accomplishment. |
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Some of Cindy's designs come from patterns.
Roll your mouse over the lampshade image at left to see the pattern from which the lampshade is designed.
"This is a complicated project. The lampshade is made in four pieces, and then the pieces are assembled into the shade," Cindy told us.
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| "I work on a number of projects at the same time. The lampshade will probably take me a year or more to complete." |
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What tools and materials are used in stained glass arts?
I use a soldering iron, glass nippers, glass cutter, glass running pliers, copper foil, solder, flux and a glass grinder to even out the rough edges.
Pictured at right and below: Cindy's stained glass work decorates her office windows. |
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To learn more about our Books By Mail service, visit the web page.
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