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| stained glass dome and window | 11/20/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: Attached is a picture of the stained glass dome and windows. We purchased a store that was ...
A: Pricing antiques is out of my area of expertise. However the dome and windows do NOT look like ...
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| Band saw vs ring saw | 11/20/2009 | Kent Lauer |
Q: I use to have a gryphon band saw, it was old and now broken. Now looking at a zephyr ring saw. Are ...
A: It's been my experience that the ring saw is far superior to a band saw, and ever since the ring saw ...
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| outdoor stained glass project | 11/18/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I am making a stained glass project using lead came for the outdoors. The instructions I have do ...
A: Joanne, First of all, if you do not cement the panels, water will be trapped between the lead and ...
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| cement formula | 11/17/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: Vic: In reviewing your earlier posting of leading cement formula, I still have a couple questions. ...
A: I make about 3.5 gallons of putty at a time. I use 80 oz of oil and 21 one pound coffee cans of ...
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| rolled ends | 11/16/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: Can you help me find, to purchase, the rolled ends of stained glass? I have emails into kokomo, ...
A: Sorry for delay. I answered this a few days ago, but I guess I didn't click on through to the end ...
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| Suspended Stained Glass Lamp | 11/16/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I acquired this lamp at an auction. I was trying to figure out who made it, if it is leaded, and ...
A: Dawn, Your lamp was made using what is commonly called the "Tiffany" method. Strips of copper foil ...
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| Stained Glass from Baptist Church ... | 11/14/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: The church was torn down for redevelopment over 40 years ago and I can't locate any information ...
A: Judy, This is outside my realm of expertise. One source I will suggest is: Dr. Gary M. Gray ...
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| Church Stained Glass? | 11/14/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: The church was torn down for redevelopment over 40 years ago and I can't locate any information ...
A: If all the windows are like the photo, they could have been made by any studio in the United States. ...
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| outdoor stained glass project | 11/13/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I am making a stained glass project using lead came for the outdoors. The instructions I have do ...
A: Joanne, First of all, you will need to cement the project. This is always the final step in a ...
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| Help- No Stained glass experience | 11/11/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I acquired 3 large panels of stained glass window, that are in decent, but fragile shape. They are ...
A: The job is not something a novice can do. Look in your phone book under glass > stained glass and ...
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| Identify Stained Glass Artist | 11/10/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: Do you know if there are any resources to identify a stained glass artist? I have 4 panels in 2 ...
A: I've looked at all 3 photos. Still don't know the artist. But, I would say these are from 1980. I am ...
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| mirror | 11/9/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I want to use pieces of mirror. To cut mirror do I score the glass side or the silvered side? Thom
A: Thom, Cut on the smooth side; not the silvered side. The material that is painted over the ...
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| Identify Stained Glass Artist | 11/9/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: Do you know if there are any resources to identify a stained glass artist? I have 4 panels in 2 ...
A: I have no idea who this person is. But if the windows are signed 1880 or 1980 and the house is 1885 ...
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| sandblasting | 11/5/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I had wanted to do some sandblasting, removing the silvering from mirror. I found that cutting the ...
A: Rick, You are almost there. Coat the back of the mirror with the liquid silk screen resist and ...
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| cleaning tarnished foil and flux | 11/5/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: i have a project that has been sitting for some time, one side has been soldered; however the other ...
A: I am so sorry for your situation. There is no easy solution. You need to clean the copper foil with ...
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| Cutting Old Glass | 11/3/2009 | Chester Reinhardt |
Q: I have been given glass that has been sitting in an unheated garage for 35+ years. She warned me ...
A: in fact i use glass that i bought 20 years ago every day.i will give you a tip when cutting glass if ...
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| hanger for stained glass ornament | 10/30/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I need to replace the hooks on the side of an older window ornament. what type of metal can I use? ...
A: You need to use copper or brass for it to form a solid solder joint. There's a tutorial on this page ...
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| lead came sizes | 10/30/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: How do I pick the size of the lead came. The windows I make are between 2 feet and 3 feet in size. ...
A: Hope you didn't get the last entry I made. I started and then bumped the wrong thing and my computer ...
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| Cleaning fire damaged stained glass | 10/30/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: I have access to some portions of stained glass windows which were saved from a church fire. The ...
A: This is a tough one. The safest way that might work is to take a steamer and steam clean a small ...
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| rebar question | 10/26/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: Do I solder the rebar on my panel (which is very large 20x80), before or after I cement it? And... ...
A: 1-You putty and clean the window than solder on the rebar. 2- No I do not like Miracle Mudd. 3- ...
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| DAP 1012 | 10/26/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I was recently sold DAP 1012 for using as a cement in leaded windows even though it "looks" ...
A: I use Dap window glazing compound on my leaded stained glass. Although I rarely do leaded glass as I ...
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| copperfoiling mirror | 10/23/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: I recently got a pattern for black glass, a mirror, and a nice bamboo spray. I cut it carefully, ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "stabilizing spray". But whenever you cut mirror you need to paint ...
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| Extreme Cold Temps. | 10/22/2009 | David Gomm |
Q: I am about to make a stained glass 20 X 20 copper foil glass framed panel for my son's cabin in Lake ...
A: Stained glass can develop stress cracks from expansion and contraction. Make sure that your glass ...
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| assembly of very large window | 10/20/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I have been asked to do a 52" x 40" window. I have never done a window quite that large before, the ...
A: Yes, you can construct your window using copper foil. To insure strength, use copper restrip ...
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| assembly of very large window | 10/20/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I have been asked to do a 52" x 40" window. I have never done a window quite that large before, the ...
A: Big ones are always scarry. I personally like copper foil better and by its nature is stronger than ...
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| assembly of very large window | 10/20/2009 | David Gomm |
Q: I have been asked to do a 52" x 40" window. I have never done a window quite that large before, the ...
A: This sounds like a daunting task, but you'll find that it is actually quite easy to build a window ...
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| lighting stained glass window | 10/17/2009 | David Gomm |
Q: i have a large (4 foot by 5 foot) stained glass panel set into a wall viewable from both sides. i ...
A: This is an interesting subject. How best to light a window. I usually start at the home improvement ...
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| Foil Iron Tip | 10/11/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: When would a person use a Weller Foil Iron tip? When working with general foil projects, or is it ...
A: I use the same soldering iron and tips for lead, copper foil, brass, etc. I do use wider and ...
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| stained glass and presed flowers | 10/10/2009 | David Gomm |
Q: when foiling the two pieces of glass.. do you foil each one and solder or do you foil the two ...
A: I use 1/4" foil on each of the two pieces of glass. burnish them down and do my pressing , then add ...
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| copper foil size? | 10/6/2009 | David Gomm |
Q: on doing a lamp shade whats the proper size thats most commonly used? & whats brand(s) are the best? ...
A: The thing that determines the width of the foil is the thickness of the glass you are using. I ...
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| copper foil? | 10/6/2009 | Chester Reinhardt |
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A: i would also suggest you use 60/40 solder as it flows better than 50/50 and takes a better ...
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| Damaged Stained Glass Window | 10/6/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: McCartney, The poto shows a window in an old house built in 1889-1900. It has some breaks as well ...
A: This type of window, although quite beautiful, has no unique characteristics that would determine ...
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| Can this window be sold | 10/6/2009 | Vic Rothman |
Q: Rothman, This is a window in my friends home that she would like to sell before it gets any more ...
A: In the late 1800's, early 1900's stained glass was a fairly common item to put in homes. There were ...
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| zinc cames | 10/2/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: working on restoration of stained glass for over 30 years. but today i have a small problem, i need ...
A: If your supplier does not carry zinc came, you can try www.edhoy.com. You need to cut the came with ...
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| Appraisal of stained glass for resale | 9/29/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I have a stained glass window that is approx. 48" x 36". It was in a business that I purchased. We ...
A: I'd say $1500 to $2000 would be a fair price to ask for the window. However, it could go for more or ...
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| hanging a large round pannel | 9/28/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I am constructing a large 24" round panel (copper foil with U came zink edging) that will have ...
A: Sounds like you have a great grasp of the problems that could arise and have solved them yourself. ...
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| heart width of lead came | 9/27/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I am making two 7" by 5' panels that will replace the sidelights by my front door. I have found that ...
A: As far as I know the heart of the lead may vary from batch bath but it is hard to find anyone who ...
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| mixing came types | 9/24/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I have been doing copper foil projects and have usually framed them is zinc came. But, this piece ...
A: This is part of an article I wrote for Ezine Articles. It explains the technique for using copper ...
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| mixing came types | 9/24/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I have been doing copper foil projects and have usually framed them is zinc came. But, this piece ...
A: Yes, it would be perfectly okay to mix lead and zinc. However, why don't you use all lead? It will ...
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| Reinforcement | 9/24/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: have found you on this site and have ?? regarding reinforcing windows that are going to be installed ...
A: After reviewing your questions, I see you do not have a lot of experience, so let me first suggest ...
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