Well maby not so blindly, but it feels like it. I am new to stained glass. I have been reading, taking classes, and practicing. I am doing okay with 'cutting' my glass, but when it comes to 'pattern making' there are so many different opinions on the best way to proceed.
To some, the best way is the fastest, to others, the most accurate. I have a textile background, and tend to be a bit detail oriented (read-overly picky about exactness). What are your preferences is getting your pieces cut? for example, trace pattern right onto glass; cut out pattern with pattern shears - then trace on to glass...you get the idea. I know about leaving room for the foil, but some say to cut your pieces so they fit exactly, others so there is wiggle room.
I sure would like to learn from your experiences. I love what I am doing...even when I make a mistake(s) or my glass doesn't break like I want it to. Maybe I am still in the honeymoon stage. But I love it!!
Thanks badcatbailey