Techniques for using heirloom plates as the center of stained glass panels, a perfect way to display family heirloom depression-era glass treasures. Tips are offered for designing the panels, selecting the appropriate glass, planning the details, and assembling the panels. These projects are constructed using the copper foil technique. This article was originally published on page 18 in the Summer 2014 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly. by Judy Kean