You are doing great! I haven't seen this thread before and I don't know why. ??? I love doing stained glass. I agree with all of the advice you've been given.

Borrow equipment whenever you can until you know what you want.
Save your glass scraps too! I do mosaics with those pieces and I love that too.
My challenge now is how to do it with a puppy around.

I worry about the glass fragments, chemicals, and lead. You also need to be careful to wash your hands before you touch them. So, I've been nervous about starting up again. I did one frame for my GE buddy gift. Now I have to get started again.
Have fun!
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