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Permanent marker for stained glass pattern
Q: I've received a Taurus 3 ringsaw for Christmas. So I'm brand new to this project.
Finishing the soldering
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.
Soldering help and question
Q: I am having difficulty with the solder sticking to the copper foil.
Gold Patina on Silver Solder?
Q: I had a stained glass piece made in which the two pieces of glass were fused with a silver colored solder.
Do you tack solder big panel as you go?
Q: If I am making a larger sized copper foil panel, is it necessary to tack solder pieces as I go.
How to patina
Q: I was never taught how to patina my finished project.
Soldering problem
Q: At times when soldering there appear to be bubbles and black specks? What am I doing wrong?
How to reinforce a 4'x6' panel
Q: I have always had trouble with reinforcement large pieces. I would like to avoid using the rebars. Soldering a large piece and turning it over 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 ...
can i add hooks after applying patina
Q: I finished my project and did not add hooks for hanging.
Removal of window glazing compound from glass
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.
Black Flecks in Solder
Q: What causes black flecks in my solder lines?
Taping the pieces down on pattern
Q: I took stained glass classes a few years ago but can't remember something very important!
How to get tape to stick to glass?
Q: Trying to put together panels for a lamp shade before soldering together but the tape won't stick to the glass.
Can you manually cut a circle or hole from the center of a piece of glass?
Q: Is there a way to cut a circle or large hole out of the center of a sheet of glass, while still keeping the sheet intact?
how to write a name or phrase in stain glass
Q: What is the best way to write a name or phrase in stain glass?
What kind of space do I need for stained glass?
If I'm wanting to learn to do the more basic pieces of stained glass, what kind of space would I need?
How do I apply copper patina?
When I tried using a copper patina it did not apply evenly. I tried scrubbing the solder with steel wool and it helped a little...
How to make my fan lamp fit snugly in it's base
I just finished my first fan lamp. Signing stained glass art Q: Hi, I just found your website browsing for my question, and am so glad I found it!! I've been searching for an answer for a year, believe it or ... Why so much carbon forming when I solder stained glass Q: I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TOO MUCH CARBON FORMING ON THE TIP OF MY IRON WHEN i SOLDER AND IT KEEPS FROM MAKING A NICE CLEAN SEAM. HOW CAN i AVOID ...
Does the glass have to be cut?
Q: My front door is original from when my row house was built back in the 1920's and has 3 long windows down the middle of the door.
Stained glass sealed in argon?
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 style of stained glass to pursue?
Q: I am looking for a form of stained glass that is not messy.
My patina is not turning out as I expected
Q: Whenever I choose the bright copper patina to finish a project, it doesn't turn out bright copper at all. It is more a blotchy green.
making a picture into a pattern
Q: I have a black and white picture that i have been ask to make into stained glass for this person, but i have never made a pattern before.
Lining up stained glass pattern
Q: If I use foil scissors to cut out the stained glass pattern, the project usually doesn't fit together when I wrap it with copper foil .
What kind of solder to use for stained glass
Q: What kind of solder to use for stained glass? Lead free solder is ruining my soldering iron tip Q: The lead free solder I am using seems to be blackening my soldering iron tip, and doesn't seem to flow as good as traditional solder but I want ...
Attaching a Blob of solder to glass
Q: I am trying to attach a blob of solder to the front of a suncatcher for eyes.
Alternative to using an engraving pen to sign stained glass
Q: Is there an alternative to using an engraving pen to sign your work?
Do you have to cut each stained glass piece?
Q: I would like to try something more free form. copper foil stained glass question 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 ...
Difficulty breaking glass for stained glass
Q: Having a lot of difficulty with curved pieces and breaking the glass.
Is there a way to freshen up copper foil
Q: I am getting restarted with Stained glass and have some old copper foil.
Why do my mirror panel fixings not stay fixed?
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.
Doing letters in a stained glass project
Drilling holes in stained glass
Q: We are interested in designing a valance out of hanging individual stained glass pieces with fluid organic shapes across a 72" window.
Water proofing stained glass for outdoor use
Q: How do i water proof my stained glass panel for outdoor use?
Large copper foil window repair
Q: This window has perhaps 30 or more broken pieces. It fell out of a friends window.
How to square up a stained glass panel
Q: I have a large panel out of square 1/4"... Stained Glass minature house 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 ...
putting black patina over gold patina
Q: I have made side windows for my sister - they are now finished and ready to patina.
How do you make lead look copper with a patina?
Q: I started learning stained glass 12 yrs ago and then stopped when I got pregnant.
Trouble framing my piece with zinc
Q: I have made many numerous pieces with no problem with the solder adhering to the zinc strip for framing my finished piece. Glass Saw or Cutters Mate System? 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 ...
Can you transfer a picture to glass?
Q: A Friend has asked me to do a stained glass of her 3 dogs along with some other items in the same pane.
Installing into existing door or window
Q: I am working on a design for a door and two side panels for a customer.
correct mixture for glazing lead came windows
Q: There are lots of opinions, which seem to boil down to these:
How do I remove a glaze from a window pane of stained glass?
Q: I recently bought a window pane of stained glass at a local antiques store.
How best to build a window using both foil and lead techniques?
Q: The outside border is all lead, the inside design foil. Hanging outdoor stained glass panels Q: I have made 6 panels which are each 15"x45" and will be on an outdoor patio. What is the proper way to hang them? They are all framed in zinc ...
marc chagalls technique
I have a rare film of Chagall working on a window.
How much stained glass do I need?
I have a 2x2 glass window that I want to stain glass over the existing window. Why am I getting black in the solder Q: When I solder the 60/40 solder it is getting black pieces in the silver and I want to keep it a bright silver. Does the amount or type of flux ...
How do I create a pattern without a photo
Q: I've been inspired by Disney's Beauty and the Beast stained glass pictures in the movie.
instructions on making table lanterns stained glass
Q: I am trying to make a 3 panel triangle table lantern and am not sure how to display, can you give an idea? How do I use sheet copper? Q: My project calls for using sheet copper to make the feet on the stained glass rooster. How do I attach the sheet copper feet once I have them out ... What is the best tin lead ratio to work with Q: I am running out of lead and dread running out to buy more when i have two spools that are 40 tin 60 lead versus the 60/40 i usually use. is it ...
Products to putty stained glass
Q: What to use to putty stain glass projects? What kinds of window putty would work?
hanging large panels for stained glass
Q: I was wondering what the best way to hang a 6 foot wide by 1 foot tall (transom) panel.
Pattern piece spacing
Q: I'm using Pattern Shears to cut out pattern pieces, The 1/32, (actually more like .050 inch) spacing between pieces seems quite large to me.
Pattern piece spacing
Q: I'm using Pattern Shears to cut out pattern pieces, The 1/32, (actually more like .050 inch) spacing between pieces seems quite large to me.
How do I re-enforce a 60 " by 25" stained glass picture
Q: I am in the process of starting a new project. A 60" by 25" stained glass picture to be put in my home. Firescreens for Stained Glass Q: If you put an inner panel of tempered glass with an outer panel of stained glass (with copper foil and solder) would this prevent the glass from ...
How to hang a large stained glass
Q: I made a 21" x 17" rectangular stained glass that weighs over 6 pounds.
How do I solder zinc framing to my glass panel
Q: I have made 10 or so glass panels over the past couple of years and have enjoyed this new hobby.
How to make a wooden frame for stained glass
Q: I was wondering how to make a wooden frame? Do most people just buy them or make them with their projects??
Patina on Zinc
Q: I am making a foiled panel with a zinc border. I want the border to be a black patina and the foil lines to be silver colored.
Framing a circle shape
Q: I was sold a thick U shape to finish my window that is in a circle.
teaching stained glass art
Q: What do I need to teach stained glass?? Are there liablity issues I have to consider?? Also I don't have a shop where could I do it??
Can you combine lead and copper foil together?
Q: Can you combine lead and copper foil together to make one panel?
standard size lead came for 1/8th inch thick stained glass
Q: I am a new stained glass artist and need information about proper sizing of lead or zince came. I am using the standard 1/8th inch glass.
How to Paint Stained Glass on Door
Q: I am curious as how to paint the stained glass window on a door?
Best way to lay out the stained glass work space
Q: what is the best way to lay out the work space/area for making stained glass?
How much room do I need to make stained glass
Q: How much room do I need to make stained glass?
Best Way to Cut Curves and Rounding Lines
Q: What is the best way to cut curves and rounding lines?
How much does stained glass equipment cost and can I do it out of my garage?
Q: How much does all the equipment cost and can I do it out of my garage?
How to score stained glass correctly
Q: I am getting back into making stained glass .
How to turn a photo or picture into a pattern
Q1: Is there a web site that you can send a picture of an animal or other image and they will send back pattern as well as glass?
What are the basic start up costs for stained glass making
Q: What are the basic start up cost of getting the materials needed?
How long does it take to learn and start stained glass
Q: How long does it take to learn, and get started? Also, can i learn this art without getting in debt up to my eyeballs? What kind of glass to practice stained glass techniques on Q: I am just starting out and I want to know what kind of plain glass that I can use to practice on. Can I use window glass if so what quality would ...
How to choose the colors and type of stained glass
Q: How to choose the colors and type of glass?
Where to sell stained glass projects
Q: Where to sell stained glass projects? I am looking for good spots to sell my projects.
How to Cut the Different Shapes of Stained Glass
Q: How to cut the different shapes of stained glass?
How to square up my stained glass projects
There are actually multiple stained glass questions on this one...
How to Cut Long This Glass Pieces
Q: How do I cut long thin pieces like grass blades? Making a Stained Glass Table Q: I need a light under the plexiglass, so that the pattern - it can be cut free hand so the pattern would be under the glass and the light would ...
How to solder without the glass cracking from heat
Q: How do I solder without the glass cracking from the heat?
Whats the white stuff when I solder
Q: Some of my projects get a white look around some of the soldering.
How to patina unleaded solder
Q: Is there a way to add patina to unleaded solder?
Why are my stained glass pieces unstable when finished
Q: When i am done soldering a stained glass piece, some of the sections are not stable.
What is the technique to make the soldering look like brass
Q: I have just completed attaching stain glass Christmas bulb shapes to copper wire for a Christmas ornament for a window or door.
Where to Get Stained Glass Tools and Supplies
Q: Where can we find/buy stained glass tools, materials, and supplies?
Where to Get Stained Glass Patterns
Q: Where are some places to get patterns? How to Hang a Large Stained Glass Piece Q: I am finishing up a 20" diameter-round, Tiffany-style piece. What is the best way to hang this? Is it too big to solder hangers too without a ...
What is Running or Floating Solder
Q: I was recently told a "running solder" technique would look fabulous on a project I am working on and going to came. Stained Glass Projects for Kids Q: I am secondary school teacher and would like to find some lesson plans as well as How To make stained glass projects. Perhaps you know of some ...
How to keep the pattern on the pieces when grinding
Q: continued - They seem to get wet and fall off. I am using double faced tape sheets that I had left from scrapbooking... New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |