Patina and Polish
For A Sparkling Stained Glass Finish This stained glass tutorial exposes the myth of polish and wax. In I share expert tips on polishing, applying patina and waxing copper foiled projects. This is the last thing … (read more)
Patina and Polish
Mirror Discoloration
Tips for Using Mirrors in Stained Glass Mirrors can be used very creatively in copper foiled stained glass work. You can use them as a regular looking glass, or incorporate them into lamps or panels. … (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)
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)
Zinc Came And Black Patina
Do you have trouble getting your zinc came black? Here’s some tricks to make your panels gleam. Question: Thank you for the Pewter Black tip. I ONLY use Jax Pewter Black on my pieces, and … (read more)