Copper Foil vs. Hobby Came
Copper Foil vs Hobby Came Explained I am a copper foil guy and have not used lead came before. What are the advantages and disadvantages over copper foil? Milly’s Reply: Great question, thanks Joe. It’s … (read more)
Intermediate
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)
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 … (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)
Using A Vintage Plate In Stained Glass
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 … (read more)
Supercharge Your Stained Glass Creativity
Stained Glass Pictures To Inspire You Have you ever thought about doing a series of stained glass pictures all related to the same theme? You might be surprised that you get MORE ideas for designs … (read more)
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. … (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)
Stained Glass Nugget Foiler – How to Make Your Own
Foiling stained glass nuggets can be fiddly and slow. This nifty handmade foiler tool* will improve both the speed and neatness of your nugget foiling. As an added bonus you can use it for another … (read more)
Jig for an Oval Stained Glass Project
How to Lead an Oval Stained Glass Panel Question: Can you tell me how to go about setting up an Oval piece? Do I need to make a stained glass jig for this?I’m also using … (read more)