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)
Q+A
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)
Glass Painting Questions
How to decorate with paint on wine glasses I want to teach patients how to paint on wine glasses, so they can decorate glasses that will be suitable for sale to support our Not For Profit … (read more)
Working Out Firing Schedule Using Cones
Help with Firing Schedule I’m trying to fire paint, and need help with my firing schedule. My kiln is an old one and only has three settings; low, medium, high. I step up the temperature … (read more)
Where Can I Find Someone to Make Sandblasting Stencils?
Sandblasting Stencils I am looking for someone to make stencils for my Sandblasting Machine on Glass – any ideas? Milly’s reply: This is an interesting question, as sandblasting stencils are available in various different forms. … (read more)
Firing Schedule for Paint and Stain
Help needed with firing schedule I need help with a firing schedule, to include annealing. I am staining some replacement diamond shapes in the old type German cathedral glass (minster glass) and I cannot find … (read more)
What material cuts glass?
What cuts Glass? I want to know that which material is best to use to using cut glass – is it a diamond? I am interested to know also about the different types of cutting … (read more)
UK Suppliers of Low Firing Glass Enamels
Where to buy Low Firing Glass Enamels in the UK Red and Green Painted Glass I would like to find suppliers of opaque enamels for painting – not for fusing or slumping Many thanks Milly’s … (read more)
What Does Coefficient of Expansion Mean in Glass?
Explaining Coefficient of Expansion in Glass How do I know what glass to buy for my first painting (fired) project? What does Coe 96 or Coe 90 mean? How about thickness? Milly’s reply: In physics … (read more)