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)
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Repairing a Broken Stained Glass Window
Methods For Repairing Broken Stained Glass Fixing broken stained glass is a necessary evil. With glass as a material breakages are inevitable. You know the scenario; you’re happily soldering away on your latest piece only … (read more)
How to Reinforce Stained Glass Panels
How to reinforce stained glass is a question I get asked over and over and OVER 🙂 Sadly, there isn’t a ‘catch all’ answer. T‪here are many different factors to take into consideration when reinforcing … (read more)
Soldering Stained Glass Copper Foil Seams
When soldering stained glass copper foil you’re aiming for a slightly rounded, smooth seam. There are lots of factors feeding in to your success with this! The main ones are: how hot your iron is … (read more)
Framing Round Stained Glass Projects
Framing Round Projects I’m making some round stained glass and want to know what metal framing material is best. I’ve used zinc for my square projects and they are fairly easy to do. So far, … (read more)
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)
Don’t Give Up On Copper Foiling Without Trying These Tricks
Stained Glass Copper Foil Tips Oxidised Copper Foil 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 … (read more)
Decorative Soldering Dots
How to do Decorative Soldering Dots Here’s a brand new way of creating decorative soldering dots. It’s neat, its foolproof and it’s quick. You can’t argue with that. It was suggested and demonstrated by Georgia … (read more)
Dangers of Soldering with Lead
Question: What are the dangers of soldering with lead? I repaired an old cigarette lighter case that had split at the seams, by soldering it with 60/40. It’s a copper/metal case. Having never soldered in my life … (read more)
Zinc and Leading Queries
Where Can I Buy Stained Glass Lead Came in the UK? I have recently moved back from the States where all of my stained glass supplies were in abundance and easily available. However I am … (read more)