Stain Glass With Silver Nitrate
How to stain glass using siver nitrate. Top tips and video about applying and firing silver stain on to glass.
Stained Glass Tutorials
In this section you’ll find all the step-by-step stained glass tutorials on both the Copper Foil Technique and Lead Came Construction, Glass Cutting and Design and Pattern Prep, Framing and Hanging, Fusing and Decorative Techniques.
Improve your Stained Glass Soldering here
Find tips and tricks to help you achieve a beautifully smooth soldered seam. You’ll discover how to get a lovely rounded edge on your sun catchers and how to fill in unsightly gaps.
A Sparkling Finish is yours
Patina and Polish is the last step and the one that truly makes your stained glass stand out. Find out how to achieve a gorgeous uniform finish and see your work gleam.
Hang your stained glass work with pride
Don’t end up with stacks of stained glass gathering dust in a cupboard. Find out how to Frame and Add Hooks so that your beautiful work takes centre stage.
Soldering Lead to Copper Foil
How do you connect Lead and Copper Foil? How do you make the transition from stained glass lead came to copper foil when they join together, because the heights are different? Caralyne Soares Milly’s answer: Good … (read more)
Measuring the panel for a window
How much smaller should the stained glass panel be in order to fit a window? 1/8 of an inch on each side? Milly’s reply: Yes, 1/8 of an inch smaller each side is perfect. That … (read more)
Lamp Patina
I’m making a four sided lamp. Can I patina the individual sides before assembling the four pieces? It would seem easier and then patina the joints after assembly. Thanks Frank Wolf Milly’s reply: Thanks for … (read more)
Getting Started With Glass Paint
Glass painting tips for beginners. Contains ideas for adding texture and ways of applying paint.
Etching With Acid
Tutorial on the wonders of glass etching with acid. Includes different types of resists and original photos.
How to Measure Finished Size of a Leaded Panel
How to Measure for Stained Glass Measuring a panel A nooby here!! What is the best way to measure the distance between your cut size and your finish size? Im having difficulty with this. I … (read more)
How to Strengthen Unstable Sun Catcher
Fan Light Foil Unstable Question Copper foiled fan light Question I have not long started and this is my third project. I have finished this piece ( not perfect i know) but the tab at … (read more)
How to Cut Stars In Glass
Shapes you can cut I want to cut out a star shape out in one piece. Is that possible and is there a trick to that? Milly’s reply: Thanks for your question Peggy. The short answer … (read more)
Dangers of Glass Etching Acid
Health Risks of Using Acid to Etch Glass Where can I purchase hydrofluoric acid for etching glass? Thanks – and I love your site! Milly’s answer: Thanks for giving me the opportunity to underline just how … (read more)