Useful Leading Tools
Useful stained glass tools explained. Learn what to use a Fid, lathekin and oyster knife for when leading a panel.
Beginner
Cementing Lead Came
Expert tutorial on using black cement to weatherproof a lead came panel. With video and original photos.
Stained Glass Soldering – Lead Came
Achieve neat solder joins on lead came every time with these simple instructions. Includes expert troubleshooting tips, video and helpful photos.
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 The temperature you need for soldering a … (read more)
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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)
Don’t Give Up On Copper Foiling Without Trying These Tricks
Stained Glass Copper Foil Tips Oxidised Copper Foil Make Your Own Hand Foiler Here When stained glass copper foil oxidises it’s difficult to solder. What is the best thing to do when this happens? You … (read more)
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 … (read more)
Aches and Pains Making Stained Glass
Sometimes I’m so absorbed in making stained glass that I only become aware that my back hurts after I stop. I know I’m not alone in getting aches and pains making stained glass. I have … (read more)