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I would like to foil as I'm going along so I know exactly what adjustments I have to make. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:24:49 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/ikostudio.html Italian studio specialized in hand painted and leaded stained glass windows and beautiful wall lamp, we offer also residential courses in out country side Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:19:40 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/index.html Discover the tips & techniques to create stained glass art that will be beautiful and professional. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:39:39 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/difficulty-breaking-glass-for-stained-glass.html Q: Having a lot of difficulty with curved pieces and breaking the glass. They all seem to be breaking in the middle. Would running pliers help at all? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:12:36 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/is-there-a-way-to-freshen-up-copper-foil.html Q: I am getting restarted with Stained glass and have some old copper foil. Is there a way to refresh it so I get good adhesion? Also, I have some Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:08:22 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/summer-rain-stained-glass-piece.html A depiction of my daughter walking in the rain. Editor Comment: Pamela thank you for allowing us to view your excellent work! If you get the opportunity Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:24:22 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/permanent-marker-for-stained-glass-pattern.html Q: I've received a Taurus 3 ringsaw for Christmas. So I'm brand new to this project. I am having real difficulty cutting out my pattern pieces as they Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:34:52 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/why-do-my-mirror-panel-fixings-not-stay-fixed.html Q: Hi, it seems that no matter how clean I get my solder etc and how much flux I put on I have problems with my fixings for panels and mirrors. Often Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:55:35 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/doing-letters-in-a-stained-glass-project.html Q: Hello, My name is Robin and I am new at stained glass. I am working on my fifth project, it is a sign for my tavern and it has words... On it my Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:54:05 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/drilling-holes-in-stained-glass.html Q: We are interested in designing a valance out of hanging individual stained glass pieces with fluid organic shapes across a 72 window. Can you drill Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:29:11 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/water-proofing-stained-glass-for-outdoor-use.html Q: How do i water proof my stained glass panel for outdoor use? Editor Comment: Please help Jennifer out with your own tips and advice in the comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:53:18 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/large-copper-foil-window-repair.html Q: This window has perhaps 30 or more broken pieces. It fell out of a friends window. I have repaired leaded windows and restored the same, however, Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:49:47 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/blue-menagerie.html Shades of blue & yellow abstract made with lead construction. My first commission work, client loves ducks, so there's a 'hidden' duck, lab, & whale Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:04:20 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-square-up-a-stained-glass-panel.html Q: I have a large panel out of square 1/4... What is the easiest way to square up the panel for framing? Thanks, Shelle Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:02:17 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/lead-came-or-copper-foil-for-large-stained-glass-piece.html Q: I am starting what may be cosidered a large piece. It is 23 x 48. I was planning on copper foiling, but am now second guessing myself thinking I Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:19:59 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-sealed-in-argon.html Q: What is the average cost to have three stain glass windows about 28 x 36 sealed in argon using tempered glass for commercial building? What is the Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:52:33 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-minature-house.html Q: When I was taking a stained glass about 10 years ago I ran across a book that had patterns for 3D light up stained glass houses. I have been trying Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:50:25 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/finishing-the-soldering.html Q: I am finishing my stained glass project and attaching the frame to the glass and for some reason the lead is not adhering to the copper tape. Any Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:23:02 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/can-glass-cutters-do-this.html Q: I want to know if you yourself have ever or you have heard of hand held glass cutters being used to cut thin slabs of stone. The stone would be agate Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:10:27 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/soldering-help-and-question.html Q: I am having difficulty with the solder sticking to the copper foil. Is there anything that I should do? I have fluxed the seam but it dones flow Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:22:52 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/method-other-than-copper-foil-or-lead.html Q: I notice that stained glass windows from china use different materials than lead or copper foil. What is it? Also, what is the adhesive used when Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:19:41 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/gold-patina-on-silver-solder.html Q:I had a stained glass piece made in which the two pieces of glass were fused with a silver colored solder. Can the silver solder that is fusing the Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:46:50 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-basement.html Stained Glass Basement: Quality and customer satisfaction above all else. I have been a hobbyist for several years creating objects ranging from simple Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:43:54 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/putting-black-patina-over-gold-patina.html Q: I have made side windows for my sister - they are now finished and ready to patina. She thinks she would like them with gold patina. However (thinking Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:42:01 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-do-you-make-lead-look-copper-with-a-patina.html Q: I started learning stained glass 12 yrs ago and then stopped when I got pregnant. Now...12 yrs. later I am trying to remember how to do this hobby Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:35:36 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/trouble-framing-my-piece-with-zinc.html Q: I have made many numerous pieces with no problem with the solder adhering to the zinc strip for framing my finished piece. Well, today my older piece Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:33:48 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/glass-saw-or-cutters-mate-system.html Q: I'm just getting started with stained glass and before I sink any significant money into equipment, I would like your opinion on the strengths and weaknesses Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:31:06 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/what-style-of-stained-glass-to-pursue.html Q: I am looking for a form of stained glass that is not messy. The idea of grinding the glass does not sound tidy and very dangerous of wandering pets. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:17:08 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/can-you-transfer-a-picture-to-glass.html Q: A Friend has asked me to do a stained glass of her 3 dogs along with some other items in the same pane. The detail for the dogs only, would be difficult, Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:15:15 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/do-you-tack-solder-big-panel-as-you-go.html Q: If I am making a larger sized copper foil panel, is it necessary to tack solder pieces as I go. If I do this do I clean flux off of glass so I don't Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:06:49 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/sunrise-cross-stained-glass.html This stained glass piece was made using the copper foil method. I drew the pattern myself and picked the colors to mimic the many sunrises that I have Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:23:00 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-patina.html Q: I was never taught how to patina my finished project. I use the patina for solder and the one for zinc and I apply 3-4 times but my patina never Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:20:06 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/soldering-problem.html Q: At times when soldering there appear to be bubbles and black specks? What am I doing wrong? Editor note: Help Laura out with your soldering tips Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:16:50 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/rose-fan-stained-glass.html It is a fan shaped piece with roses and vines. This is my 3rd piece of art, I am a beginner, not bad really! Other helpful resources: Stained glass making Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:30:39 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-custom-made-creations.html I first became interested in stained glass while living and traveling in Europe in the 1990’s. I later took classes while living in Kailua, Hawaii. The Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:11:49 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/installing-into-existing-door-or-window.html Q: I am working on a design for a door and two side panels for a customer. The door and windows are gel wen double pane with a rubber seal in between Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:07:26 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-reinforce-a-4x6-panel.html Q: I have always had trouble with reinforcement large pieces. I would like to avoid using the rebars. Do copper reinforcing strips really do the adequate Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:38:31 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/cutting-stained-glass-dvd.html Discover on this cutting stained glass DVD the tips & techniques to cutting and breaking stained glass art. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:00:44 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-solder-video.html Discover proven strategies on soldering stained glass in this stained glass solder video. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:59:53 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stain-glass-creations.html I create stain glass pieces ranging from Windows to picture frames mirrors and sun catchers. Other areas of interest on the Createstainedglass.com site... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:47:21 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/soldering-a-large-piece-and-turning-it-over.html Q: I am working on a large piece 22 X 48 and want to know the best way once I finish soldering on one side, how to turn it over properly since it is so Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:13:11 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/correct-mixture-for-glazing-lead-came-windows.html Q: There are lots of opinions, which seem to boil down to these: 1) mix whiting with boiled linseed oil and solvent (turpentine) 2) use whiting AND plaster Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:11:24 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/can-i-add-hooks-after-applying-patina.html Q: I finished my project and did not add hooks for hanging. Can I add the hooks even though I have applied patina and if so how do I do it? Help Denise Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:09:10 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/birds-stained-glass-window.html I love birds. This window was custom made to fit Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:07:36 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/i-draw-my-own-patterns-based-on-my-clients-needs.html All of my windows, sun catchers, wind chimes, etc are custom. Martha's cross is a project that I am very proud of. The cross is hanging in the charleston Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:05:32 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/removal-of-window-glazing-compound-from-glass.html Q: I am in the middle of taking a window apart a stained glass window which was done in about 1980 and is done entirely in full antique glass. It appears Sun, 29 May 2011 14:59:43 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-framed.html this is stained glass wall hanging item. there are different type of styles Sat, 28 May 2011 22:30:04 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/heading-into-the-sunset.html Never to be reproduced over 400 hours in the construction, made with the finest vintage stained glass on the market,Uroboros,Youghiogheny ,$300.00 in Sat, 28 May 2011 22:27:46 GMT