Copper Foil Construction - Page 3
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.
Stained Glass Soldering Techniques – The Key to Smooth Soldering
What REALLY makes a smooth solder seam? Great soldering technique by Milly's online student Maggie Winters You all know that lumpy solder seam feeling. You try and TRY to improve your stained glass soldering techniques but STILL you can't get a nice smooth finish. Well I have a secret for you.…
Stained Glass Garden Stake
Make this butterfly stained glass garden stake and add a flash of colour to your garden. It can stay outside in all but the most extreme weather - in which case bring it inside temporarily. I would recommend using a slightly wider foil for the edges to give the solder…
Decorative Soldering Dots
How to do Decorative Soldering Dots Here's a brand new way of creating decorative soldering dots. It's neat, its foolproof and it's quick. You can't argue with that. It was suggested and demonstrated by Georgia Hamilton. A big hands together for Georgia. Gather all the tools together and start creating…
Stained Glass Lamp Bases and Lamp Ideas
Stained glass lamps are a spectacular way to add colour and light into your room without the difficulty of installation. Here's a great video on using agates in stained glass lamps. Using Agates in Stained Glass Lamps 1. By Floor van Asten 2. By Floor van Asten Stained Glass Lamp…
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…
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 copper foil doesn't stick to the glass or - even more frustratingly - comes unstuck right at the end when…