Three Rivers Art Glass
Three Rivers Complete Studio Kit
Ready to build your own stained glass studio at home?
The Three Rivers Complete Studio Kit is a professional-grade stained glass starter kit designed for serious beginners and committed hobbyists who want to start the right way — with the same trusted tools and supplies we use inside our studio at Three Rivers Art Glass.
This kit was built by Three Rivers Art Glass - a teaching studio and supply shop serving stained glass artists at every level.
Quality Tools
Grinder “A grinder is essential for shaping glass accurately and achieving tight, professional fits. Choose the model that matches your long-term goals.”
Gryphon Gryphette The trusted workhorse we use in our own classes.
Techniglass Grinder3 Cleaner aesthetic, modern design
Techniglass Grinder2 Performance upgrade: Quieter. More powerful. Built for long sessions.
Techniglass The Grinder Professional upgrade: For artists building a serious production studio.
Hakko FX-601 Temperature-Controlled Soldering Iron - Industry-standard iron holds steady heat for soldering stained glass
Studio Pro Iron Stand - Heavy cast iron base with tip cleaning sponge
Top Tools Pistol Grip Glass Cutter - Steel wheel cutter, we use this in our classes
Glass Pro Running Pliers - 8" steel pliers with 1" jaw width
Glass Pro Breaker/Grozer Pliers - Used for removing small pieces or working inside curves
Nylon Burnisher - A necessity for smooth foil
18" Aluminum Rule - 18" x 1-1/8" with bold easy to read numbers
18" L Square - Used to cut 90 degree angles or straight, even strips
Flux Brush - I recommend trimming the bristles to 1/4" for better flux application
Essential Supplies
1 lb Amerway Sapphire 60/40 Solder
7/32" EDCO Black-Backed Copper Foil
CJ’s Glass Cutting Oil (8 oz)
Tiger’s Eye Gel Flux (8 oz)
CJ’s Flux Remover (8 oz)
Liva Stained Glass Polish
Who this is for
Beginners ready to build a home stained glass studio
Students transitioning from class to independent work
Artists who want a reliable, all-in-one stained glass supply kit