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Thu, 17 May 2012 10:28:16 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-make-stained-glass.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-make-stained-glass.html Learn how to make stained glass art from a real glass art master. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:33:34 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/beautiful-abstract-blue-stained-glass-suncatcher.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/beautiful-abstract-blue-stained-glass-suncatcher.html This piece will grab your attention to the point of staring. With many facets of the glass, it really sparkles at different angles. Will get many compliments Tue, 15 May 2012 15:31:35 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/peacock-stained-glass.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/peacock-stained-glass.html BEAUTIFUL STAINED GLASS PEACOCK IMPORTED FROM MEXICO You are bidding on an exquisite, genuine stained glass piece imported from Mexico in excellent condition! Tue, 15 May 2012 15:24:47 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/index.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/index.html Discover the tips and techniques to create stained glass art that will be beautiful and professional. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:22:48 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/lemarda-falls-stained-glass-window.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/lemarda-falls-stained-glass-window.html I made this six foot wide window for my sister who is an accomplished waterfall photographer. The pattern and glass choices were based on the colors Thu, 10 May 2012 18:12:24 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-sailboat-project.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-sailboat-project.html Editor Comment: A visitor to our site has since made some great stained glass art after utilizing our videos and a local class. 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In the Studio: Making Menfolk from Tue, 01 May 2012 19:15:38 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/custom-designed-stained-glass-critters.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/custom-designed-stained-glass-critters.html Our line of stained glass collectibles include dairy & meat goats, burros, cows and other farm animals are created using our own designed patterns. We Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:31:09 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-solder-video.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/stained-glass-solder-video.html Discover proven strategies on soldering stained glass in this stained glass solder video. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:39:12 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-grind-and-foil-video-course.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-grind-and-foil-video-course.html How to grind and foil video course. Learn how to grind and foil stained glass in the comfort of your own home. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:34:24 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/cutting-stained-glass-dvd.html 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. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:18:19 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-have-a-permanent-tracing-when-grinding.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-to-have-a-permanent-tracing-when-grinding.html Q: How to have a permanent tracing over a piece that will be grinded cause I'm always losing my pattern when i refine the piece to the grinder even if Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:21:55 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/why-is-my-foil-pulling-away-from-the-glass-as-i-tack-solder-the-lamp-sections-together.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/why-is-my-foil-pulling-away-from-the-glass-as-i-tack-solder-the-lamp-sections-together.html Q: I am making a 6 sided lamp. I put the sections in a circle and used electrical tape to hold sides together. I raised them up to a cone, and the foil Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:18:27 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/help-for-a-stained-glass-piece.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/help-for-a-stained-glass-piece.html I’m a student and was wondering if anyone could really help me out with one of my assignments. I have had to design patterns that would be made into Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:46:19 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/the-guide.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/the-guide.html This piece is to be one of a series, inspired by the many church windows depicting angels I have been privileged to have seen closely through the years. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:32:23 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-do-i-hang-this-panel.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-do-i-hang-this-panel.html Q: I just finished a small window and now I need to know how to hang it. My teacher said to run a wire through the opening at the top, but I'm unsure Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:26:17 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/why-is-my-new-leaded-window-is-bowing-in-the-center.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/why-is-my-new-leaded-window-is-bowing-in-the-center.html Q: I just completed a 48 x 20 leaded window and I notice when cleaning the window, the center is bowed less than an 8th of an inch. How did this happen Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:42:06 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/size-appropriate-stained-glass.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/size-appropriate-stained-glass.html Q: My bathroom window is 34 inches wide and 48 inches long and I have found a beautiful stained glass that I love it is 30 inches wide and 22 inches deep... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:40:42 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/2-indian-headdresses-and-1-big-eagle.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/2-indian-headdresses-and-1-big-eagle.html 1 eagle 71 X 28 1/4 2 Indian headdresses- each one is 35 X 35 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:38:57 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/beveled-pyramid.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/beveled-pyramid.html Q: How do you solder 4x4x4 bevels into a sealed pyramid with shells and such inside without getting condensation inside Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:02:14 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/does-a-door-panel-have-to-be-tempered.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/does-a-door-panel-have-to-be-tempered.html Q: I'm making my first panel to go in a door. It measures 25x25. It is a copper foil project reinforced with re-strip. Does the finished panel have Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:00:32 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/lead-came-size.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/lead-came-size.html Q: What is the correct size of lead came that would have been used in the 1920's for a front door glass panel? Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:48:38 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-do-you-determine-the-finished-size-of-your-project.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-do-you-determine-the-finished-size-of-your-project.html Q: How do you determine the finished size of your project? How much space should you allow for the copper/lead solder? Learn tips and techniques from Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:22:16 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/vintage-glass.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/vintage-glass.html It's like vintage couture glass only made out of tissue paper. Editor Comment: Thank you for sharing Holly. Learn the A to Z methods with our stained Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:19:56 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/making-a-porch-lantern.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/making-a-porch-lantern.html Q: I am making a 4 sided porch lantern. Each side is edged with U-channel lead came. Do I attach them corner to corner forming a v-shaped channel or Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:37:56 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-much-room-do-i-need-to-leave-for-a-zinc-channel-frame.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/how-much-room-do-i-need-to-leave-for-a-zinc-channel-frame.html Q: When designing a pattern, how much room should I leave on the edge to account for the overlap of the frame? Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:16:03 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/light-grey-patina.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/light-grey-patina.html Q: LIGHT grey patina? I just did a repair on a newer production cabinet door insert for someone which was constructed from brass came and solder joints Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:15:22 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/fixing-a-lead-c-section-to-an-oval-piece.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/fixing-a-lead-c-section-to-an-oval-piece.html Q: How do you fix a lead C section to an oval copper foil piece is it cemented on or just crimped around the piece and soldered at the joint? Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:25:51 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/combining-lead-with-copper-foil-techniques.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/combining-lead-with-copper-foil-techniques.html Q: I'm doing a 3ft x 2 ft panel that is primarily based on lead. But one section is made up of many small parts (sunflowers) which I thought I should Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:24:34 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/do-you-have-to-cut-each-stained-glass-piece.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/do-you-have-to-cut-each-stained-glass-piece.html Q: I would like to try something more free form. Rather than draw/outline and score and cut each fragment to form my design, can i use a collation of Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:35:08 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/nanotechnology-and-stained-glass.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/nanotechnology-and-stained-glass.html I am doing a PHd in Nanotechnology and being stained glass on of the 1st applications (several centuries ago) of these technologies to Human's daily-life Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:31:52 GMT http://www.createstainedglass.com/copper-foil-stained-glass-question.html http://www.createstainedglass.com/copper-foil-stained-glass-question.html I am making a 12 x 55inch panel for a transom with 175 pieces. 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 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/difficulty-breaking-glass-for-stained-glass.html 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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