At Colorado Glass Works we believe serious beginners deserve professional-grade tools from day one. Our COGW Beginner Stained Glass Kits are personally curated with the highest-quality supplies that will grow with you instead of frustrating you. No cheap tools that break or need immediate replacement.

Whether you are taking one of our online or in-person classes or learning independently, these complete kits remove the guesswork so you can focus on creating beautiful stained glass right away.

What’s Included in Every COGW Beginner Stained Glass Kit

• Smoke Absorber – safe, comfortable soldering environment
• Foil Sheers & Glass Pen – precision foiling and marking
• Toyo Pistol Grip Cutter – comfortable, accurate scoring
• Waffle Grid, Fletcher Running Pliers & Fan Out Grozing Pliers – essential breaking and shaping tools
• Lead Dykes & Cutting Oil – clean, efficient work
• Copper Foil Tape, Fid, Canfield Solder, Gel Flux & Flux Brush – complete foiling and soldering system
• Hakko FX 601 Soldering Iron & Iron Stand – reliable temperature control trusted by professionals
• Kwik Clean, Clarity Wax, Safety Glasses & LeadOff Wipes/Soap – safety and finishing essentials
• 20-pack Tinned Copper Wire Jump Rings – ready for hanging and assembly

Everything is chosen for durability and performance so your first projects (and many future ones) succeed.

Choose Your Kit Level – Grinder Options

Basic Kit – All the tools listed above. Ideal if you already own a grinder or prefer traditional hand-grinding methods. Starting at $620.

Standard Kit (with The Grinder 3) – Adds our recommended entry-level professional grinder for smooth, precise edges on every piece.

Deluxe Kit (with The Grinder 2) – Step up to one of the most popular grinder models among stained glass artists for faster, cleaner work.

Supreme Kit (with The Grinder) – The top-tier professional grinder for makers who want the very best equipment and plan to create regularly.

Exact current pricing and availability for each configuration are shown on the product page. All kits ship from our Colorado studio. 

Why COGW Kits Are Different from Typical Beginner Sets

Most mass-market “starter kits” cut corners on the tools that matter most. Our kits use premium, pro-grade components (Hakko iron, Toyo cutter, quality grinders) because we know from teaching hundreds of students that frustration with poor tools is the #1 reason beginners quit. These are tools you will still be using years from now.

Shipping & Peace of Mind

• Free US shipping on all orders over $100
• $15 flat-rate shipping on orders under $100
• International orders: you are responsible for duties; any shipping overcharge is refunded