Copper Foil Construction - Page 2
This is where you’ll find all the how to make stained glass instructions using the Copper Foil Technique. It includes all the processes for this method from Foiling through Soldering to Hanging and fancy dancy Decorative Ideas.
Master Smooth Stained Glass Soldering
Say goodbye to lumpy solder lines and start creating wonderfully smooth solder seams by following these simple instructions. You’ll find out about a magic tip cleaner too!
Get a Sparkly Even Finish
Find out the secrets of getting a sparkling finish to your stained glass. Cleaning, polishing and patina are the last steps; make sure you do yourself and your work proud!
No More Misshapen RejectsMake sure you get perfect fitting square panels every time. Stop your panel growing and growing and GROWING with this tutorial on squaring stained glass.
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My simple to follow free eBook shows you how easy it is to cut even the most difficult type of curves in stained glass.
Adding Hooks to Stained Glass
Making Jump Rings And Adding Hooks to Stained Glass These stained glass instructions show you how to make and solder hooks on to a zinc frame. It uses a simple, nearly invisible method of adding hooks to stained glass to allow hanging that shows off your beautiful stained glass in the best…
How to Solder Jump Rings To A Stained Glass Sun Catcher
How To Make And Solder Hooks To Stained Glass This stained glass tutorial shows you how to solder hooks to stained glass so that you can hang your piece up securely. You'll learn how to make recycled jump rings and how to solder them neatly to your stained glass sun catcher.…
How to Copper Foil Stained Glass
The Secrets Of Neat Copper Foiling This instruction to make stained glass shows you how to wrap and burnish your stained glass pieces neatly with copper foil. This is so that you can solder around each piece and join them all together. There's also information on all the different colours,…
Solder Stained Glass Beaded Edges
How to Solder Stained Glass Beaded Edges Learning how to do stained glass means getting to grips with learning how to solder stained glass beaded edges. You don't want to let untidy finishing spoil your beautiful glasswork. This stained glass video and tutorial shows you how to solder a lovely rounded…
Decorative Soldering Technique
Pretty Dripped Solder Edge Decorative soldering for stained glass is the difference between a Victoria sponge and a Wedding Cake. It really is special and adds that 'WOW' factor to your projects. You can go from 'Victoria sponge to Wedding Cake' by downloading this video tutorial right now. Decorative soldering…
Stained Glass Colors – Lead Lining
Helping You Choose Stained Glass Colors Stained glass colors are what makes a window 'sing'. If you get them right your window will hit the high notes. If you get it wrong it will seem out of tune. Lead Lining is a little-known technique that will help you make the…
Squaring Stained Glass Panels
Making Your Panel Fit Squaring stained glass is a combination of accurate cutting and constant checking. This tutorial is for those who struggle with making sure a copper foiled panel is perfectly square - or rectangular. It's worth knowing that the process of squaring stained glass lead came panels is…
Copper Foil vs. Hobby Came
The Differences Between Copper Foil and Hobby Came Explained Lead came (right) lovely textural quality I am a copper foil guy and have not used hobby came but see it suggested for small projects (sun catchers, night lights, small panels). What are the advantages and disadvantages over copper foil? Milly's…
Copper Foil Not Sticking
Burnishing foil Copper Foil Not Sticking Copper foil not sticking is a very common are lots of ideas here to help you overcome it. If you sometimes find that your foil doesn't stick to the glass or - even more frustratingly - comes unstuck right at the end when you're…
Smooth Seams when Soldering Stained Glass Copper Foil
Soldering Stained Glass - Copper Foil - How to make a smooth seam Smooth solder seam One of the things I get asked about most is how to make a smooth solder seam. Here's some suggestions: Question: I was wondering if there is a better way to make my solder…