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Let's Do the Lead Came Glass Art Method from A to Z!Note: This section is quite long, so it is broken up into subpages. Each page will have a link to each page in the process to make this method easier to follow. I have a friend who swears by this process. He and his wife enjoy it much better than the copper foil method. It is a certainly a great way to create glass art! Ok, back to the action... The joint is where two pieces of came meet. These joints are soldered to build a strong continuing metal frame around each glass piece. Here is the method in a simple step by step outline...  There are two lead came shapes to be aware of and 3 faces:
2. U-Shaped. This is used on the exterior of the glass pieces. 3. The three faces are flat, round, and colonial. The size you choose should be based on the size of the glass pieces. The smaller the came face is, the better it is on smaller pieces. Remember, the larger the face, the bulkier the look. However, there is a fine line between a bulky look and enough support so your piece doesn’t come falling down. There is nothing like busting your butt and making a gorgeous piece of art to have it crumbling before you show anyone. Yes, it has happened to us! Since you have a choice between the type of metal came (keep in mind the number of pieces of glass and curves in design), lead is the most flexible and easier to work. Lead can be cut and trimmed with a lead knife. It is a much easier way to go than utilizing other metals. Another point is the other, harder metals may need to be bent or shaped with a came bender. You can cut these metals with a power came saw. It is almost time to lead up, which is the process of assembling the glass pieces with the came. Below is a list of links that continue this stained glass process. As we venture into this method, there are a series of steps, stained glass supplies, and more that we must cover so you are armed with all the knowledge you need to create your came glass projects. Other Steps in this Stained Glass ProcessLet's talk tools - which ones we recommend for this method
The detailed process of came assembly Lead Came Design Finishing Steps
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