Stained Glass Tutorials - Page 3
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.
Cementing Lead Came
Weatherproof Your Stained Glass Panel Up until now your panel has been a bit delicate and easily harmed. The cementing stage will make it strong and waterproof. A black putty mixture is pushed under the lead came, which hardens to make the stain glass panel firm. What you need Tools…
Stained Glass Soldering – Lead Came
How To Solder Stained Glass Lead - Step By Step Tutorial Stained glass soldering is one of the most exciting steps because it allows you to pick up your panel and see the coloured light coming through it for the very first time. Woo hoo! Here's where you find out…
Stained Glass Soldering Problems
Soldering Problems - Quick Tips Nothing is more annoying than spending hours designing, cutting and assembling a piece, only to feel disappointed at the end because stained glass soldering problems have spoilt the final finish. Here are some suggestions for the most common problems and questions I get asked which will…
Lead Came And Copper Foil Techniques Combined
Mixing Lead Came and Copper Foil Techniques Adds Magic to Your Stained Glass I have been asked more than once if it's possible to mix copper foil and lead in one project. The answer is yes, you can absolutely use both techniques in the same project. The great master Tiffany…
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…
Using A Vintage Plate In Stained Glass
Glorious vintage plate by Stained Glass Hub member Susan Huff Using a vintage plate in stained glass is not as hard as it seems. You can use both the leading method and copper foil to do this. Using A Vintage Plate In Stained Glass Instructions for Copper Foil Method Decide…
Design Original Stained Glass From Scratch
Create Your Own Stained Glass Designs Free stained glass design tutorials to get you started on making your own designs from scratch. Can't draw? No problem. There are lots of ways around it! These free stained glass design tips will get you started in a way that avoids fear. Understanding…
Don’t Give Up On Copper Foiling Without Trying These Tricks
Stained Glass Copper Foil Tips Oxidised Copper Foil Oxidised stained glass copper foil before cleaning, centre. Shiny after clean around glass shapes When stained glass copper foil oxidises it’s difficult to solder. What is the best thing to do when this happens? You might be surprised to learn that this…
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.…
Calculate How Much Stained Glass You Need
Work out how much stained glass you need How do you work out how much stained glass you need for your next project? This page will help you calculate how much glass to buy before you get started on your stained glass piece. It's important that you don't run…