Stained Glass Tools - Page 2
In this section you’ll find every tool and material you need to make stained glass.They’re organised by technique when applicable, with separate pages for Copper Foiling Tools and Leaded Stained Glass Tools.
If you’d like to know which tools I use – and why – I have a list of Recommended Tools here. You’ll find reviews and practical information on Glass Cutting Tools, Soldering Irons, Stained Glass Sheets and Grinders.
I take reviews seriously and would never recommend a product I haven’t tried myself. I weigh up both the good and the bad to help you make the right choices for your needs.
If you’d like to know which tools I use – and why – I have a list of Recommended Tools here. You’ll find reviews and practical information on Glass Cutting Tools, Soldering Irons, Stained Glass Sheets and Grinders.
I take reviews seriously and would never recommend a product I haven’t tried myself. I weigh up both the good and the bad to help you make the right choices for your needs.
Get the best Stained Glass Kit
Ready-made Starter Kits make tool buying simple. Make sure you get the best bundle of equipment and don’t pay for things you don’t actually need by reading these Stained Glass Kit reviews.
Top performing Soldering Iron
Select the best Soldering Iron and achieve smooth rounded seams. Find out about which wattage you need and the best type of tips to use. Includes amazing stained glass soldering video.
Achieve Precision FitsCut down on waste with a Stained Glass Grinder that matches your particular needs. Read reviews of different grinders and find out which one comes out top for value and quality.
Useful Leading Tools
And What To Do With Them When learning how to make leaded stained glass you need to know about the various tools that help you shape lead came. This page introduces you to the lathekin, oyster knife and Fid (sometimes called an All Nova Tool). The Fid Or All Nova…
Stained Glass Soldering Temperature
Stained glass soldering temperature is something I get asked about a LOT. Here are answers to common questions. Stained Glass Soldering Temperature Questions Temperatures For The Hakko FX-601 Hakko FX-601 soldering iron The temperature you need for soldering a bead with the Hakko FX-601 is normally between 360C and 410C…
Stained Glass Soldering Boards – The Essential Guide
Stained glass soldering boards require two things: to be sturdy enough to hold your stained glass in place to have a degree of heat resistance Homasote makes perfect stained glass soldering boards. Made from pressed fibreboard, Homasote is safe to use for soldering and good for assembling. You can even…
5 Things Stained Glass Saws Do Well
Although you can manage without there are times when stained glass saws are a good idea. My recommended glass saw is the Taurus Ring Saw (affiliate) and this is what I suggest using it for: cutting 'difficult' glass like drapery glass (it's wavy like cloth and is of uneven thickness…
Stained Glass Tools and Equipment
Essential Stain Glass Tools For Copper Foil Method There are stained glass tools for everything you could possibly want to create, but what do you really need? Here's a short explanatory video for those who want to know the answer: Essential stained glass tools for the copper foil technique To help you get…
Glass Grinder For Accurate Shapes
Best Stained Glass Grinder For Quality And Value The stained glass grinder will soon become your best friend although strictly speaking it is not essential for making stained glass. Once you have one you'll wonder how you did without! Did you know there are many other creative things you can…
Types Of Glass Cutter Compared
Your glass cutter is one of the most important parts of your stained glass kit. Cutters come in lots of different shapes so that everyone can find one that suits them. Some have a hollow shaft that's filled with oil and some don't. Most have tungsten carbide wheels. Holding Your…
Tools for Leaded Stained Glass
Essential Equipment for Leaded Stained Glass This isn't a leaded stained glass tools wish list, that would be far longer! This page introduces you to the essential stained glass tools for the lead came technique and helps you decide which ones you really need. Stained Glass Kits If you don't want to…
Tips For Grinding Small Stained Glass Pieces Accurately
Grinding small pieces of art glass accurately - without losing your fingers! Sometimes you have to be able to accurately grind small pieces of stained glass to get a good fit or for detailed designs. The small pieces put your fingers in the way of the grinder bit and can…
Best Value Etching Kit
What You Get In Your Kit With a glass etching kit you can transform boring glassware into individual gifts for friends. This page will help you Compare kits for value and quality Save time with a complete etching tools check-list Choose the best stencils and cream for your project Save…