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.

I use ...

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.

So ...

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 .

Find ...

What kind of solder to use for stained glass  Q: What kind of solder to use for stained glass?

A: There are several types that we can recommend.

There is 60/40 or 50/50.

This is the ...

Alternative to using an engraving pen to sign stained glass  Q: Is there an alternative to using an engraving pen to sign your work?

My hands aren't steady enough to engrave. I thought about it and purchased ...

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??

I have been making stained glass ...

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.

Should I complete ...

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??

A:
Preface:...

Can you combine lead and copper foil together?  Q: Can you combine lead and copper foil together to make one panel?

A: Short answer, yes!

This is good if you do the copper foil in the design ...

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.

If ...

How to Paint Stained Glass on Door  Q: I am curious as how to paint the stained glass window on a door?

Our A: I don't know how many pieces of glass you have but we can recommend ...

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?

A: There are many ways folks have set up their work spaces. I ...

How much room do I need to make stained glass  Q: How much room do I need to make stained glass?

A: My work bench is about 5'long and 3' deep.

1. You need an area to cut glass for stained ...

Best Way to Cut Curves and Rounding Lines  Q: What is the best way to cut curves and rounding lines?

A: If the below doesn't answer your question, be sure to check out our cutting glass ...

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?

Our A: You asked a great question about the cost to get started and ...

How to score stained glass correctly  Q: I am getting back into making stained glass .

I just want to make sure I am scoring (cutting) stained glass the right way. So I need more ...

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?

A1: We don'...

What are the basic start up costs for stained glass making  Q: What are the basic start up cost of getting the materials needed?

A: We handle this question quite a bit and it is a great question for someone ...

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?

Our A: This is a great ...

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?

Our A: You asked a big question about how to choose your glass types and your colors 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.

Our A: You have asked a question as to where to sell ...

How to Cut the Different Shapes of Stained Glass  Q: How to cut the different shapes of stained glass?

A: You asked a really good question about cutting the different shapes of glass.

There ...

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 ...

How to square up my stained glass projects  There are actually multiple stained glass questions on this one...

Q's: How to square up my projects? How do I keep a straight piece straight while ...

How to Cut Long This Glass Pieces  Q: How do I cut long thin pieces like grass blades?

A: Hello and welcome. It sounds like you are working on a very interesting project. We would ...

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?

Before we answer, we have a great DVD tutorial that will help with this step of the ...

Whats the white stuff when I solder  Q: Some of my projects get a white look around some of the soldering.

I clean the flux off with brush, hot water and Dawn dish soap. Why to ...

How to patina unleaded solder  Q: Is there a way to add patina to unleaded solder?

Is there a prep step you may know of or a specific type of patina?

Anything information ...

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.

I can wiggle them back and forth like a loose tooth. I ...

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.

I used a sponge ...

Where to Get Stained Glass Tools and Supplies  Q: Where can we find/buy stained glass tools, materials, and supplies?

A: There are many great choices available to buy tools and supplies to ...

Where to Get Stained Glass Patterns  Q: Where are some places to get patterns?

A: You can get them from just about anywhere. We have some patterns on our site.

Also you can ...

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 ...

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.

I have tried using copper foil but It doesn't want to stick....

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.

What is this soldering ...

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...

A: Note - this is ...