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| Different lead came sizes | 7/1/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I am building a lead-came panel for my son for a house warming and am using a mixture of 1/4" and ...
A: Yes, that will work just fine. Maybe have some help when you flip it so that it doesn't shift too ...
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| Different size lead came | 7/1/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: How do you deal with the different heights of the came? The 1/4" lead is slightly higher than my ...
A: The different heights have never bothered me. To me, they give the panel some character. It's no ...
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| Different lead came sizes | 7/1/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I am building a lead-came panel for my son for a house warming and am using a mixture of 1/4" and ...
A: I think I understand what you are saying. I always teach my students to do their glass on a wood ...
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| Removal of stained glass windows from church | 6/29/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: Our congregation has chosen (sadly, in my opinion)to built a new church instead of renovating our ...
A: I understand your feeling of loss. Growing up in a small rural area, I have seen too many stained ...
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| How to solder on old zinc came | 6/26/2009 | David Gomm |
Q: We have been working on connecting two old windows from a church. They are going to be used in a ...
A: The three things needed are getting the metal clean, heating it up hot enough and using a strong ...
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| 3/8" Beveled Glass Table Top | 6/25/2009 | Kent Lauer |
Q: My heavy 72x48 3/8" thick beveled table top has been moved many, many times without damage but today ...
A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I was away teaching classes and have just ...
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| replacing transom window | 6/24/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: I would like to replace an existing transom window (plain glass with hinged aluminum frame) above my ...
A: Yes, you can do that, but due to the difference in sizes either the panel or the opening will ...
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| taking a stained glass pane out of window | 6/8/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: I have a small old (antique?) stained glass window. The stained glass pane is very-very simple, few ...
A: Look first in the local yellow pages under 'Glass, Stained and Leaded'. There are two associations ...
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| foiling a bevel | 6/7/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: what is the best size of copper foil to use when foiling a bevel for a small octagon window? 7/32 or ...
A: This one is personal choice. I would probably use the 7/32 simply because I don't have the 3/16 in ...
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| solder irons | 6/7/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I've been trying to do some soldering making pendants with stain glass. I started practicing with ...
A: You've got me stumped! The only other thing I can think of is that your flux is contaminated. If ...
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| solder irons | 6/7/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I've been trying to do some soldering making pendants with stain glass. I started practicing with ...
A: Having you iron turned up too high would not cause the problem. I never use a temperature controller ...
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| Cutting bevels | 6/5/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I can not seem to bisect 4" x 7" bevels by scoring on the flat side. Maybe it can not be ...
A: Glen I score completely across the face of the bevelled side of the glass. Take care not to run ...
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| taking a stained glass pane out of window | 6/5/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: I have a small old (antique?) stained glass window. The stained glass pane is very-very simple, few ...
A: I recommend finding a stained glass studio in your area. Have them remove the panel from the frame. ...
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| Cutting bevels | 6/5/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I can not seem to bisect 4" x 7" bevels by scoring on the flat side. Maybe it can not be ...
A: Glenn, The question becomes, for me, "How are you attempting to break the glass once it is ...
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| stained glass | 6/3/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: SIR, I WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH GLASSES... HOW CAN WE DRAW FACE,EYES ,NOSE ETC IN THE ...
A: Georgy, For supplies, I can only recommend going on the Internet and looking for stained glass ...
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| Copper braid for edge finishing | 5/30/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I've read your piece on using copper wire to strengthen the edges. Very well written - thanks. I ...
A: The copper braid will be fine as long as it's narrow enough. You don't want it sticking out beyond ...
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| Structural | 5/29/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: There is a piece of glass approximately 3.5" x 24" across the top, without a vertical seam within ...
A: Claudia, I do not see any problem with this design. As to the width of a piece, that is a ...
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| sagging antique | 5/28/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: i bought a fairly nice piece of reclaimed stained glass, 2'x3' and have it hanging on my front ...
A: I will certainly give it a try. But....it's hard to help without actually seeing the condition of ...
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| soldering old zinc | 5/26/2009 | Chester Reinhardt |
Q: please tell me, with all you experience, the secret of soldering old (80 years) zinc came.
A: then i use a stronger flux i have had good luck using allen's stainless steel flux but it is very ...
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| Cleaning stained glass lamp shade | 5/26/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I just bought a stained glass lamp shade from a garage sale and need to know if there is a way to ...
A: I hope you made a great find. I love finding a treasure at a garage sale. One man's junk..... ...
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| warped panel | 5/25/2009 | Chester Reinhardt |
Q: I have an antique window panel prox 15 x 27 that is no longer flat. (I guess you could say it would ...
A: but if the window is newer it will happen if the artist does not stretch the lead came before making ...
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| Old wooden window repair | 5/23/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: I have an old Masonic, I believe, stained glass window. I have removed the intact glass and made ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Without seeing the frame I am only able to ...
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| Brass Patina | 5/22/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: Is that still available? If so, do you have a source? If not, do you know a way to achieve a brass ...
A: I just did a Google search for Classique Antique Brass Patina, and found several places that ...
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| Flux Remover | 5/20/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I'm trying to find something cheaper than the products specifically made for that purpose. In a ...
A: I have never used flux remover or window cleaner on my work. If I'm working on a project and can't ...
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| installation | 5/19/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: I recently put some panes in a friend's window, just to reduce the light coming in. However, the ...
A: A single pane of glass that is glazed into an opening should not crack because of weather elements. ...
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| Insulated Glazing Glass | 5/17/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I am a student from a local college in Vancouver. I am doing a paper regarding the manufacturing ...
A: Joe Lynn, You have touched something of a nerve that I have with placing leaded glass panels within ...
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| Flux Remover | 5/17/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I'm trying to find something cheaper than the products specifically made for that purpose. In a ...
A: Claudia, If you are using lead came, the solvents in your putty should remove the flux residue. If ...
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| Non polish way to correct glass sandblasting mistake? | 5/14/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: Is there a way to correct glass sandblasting mistake without polishing it? Our concern it is that if ...
A: Unfortunately, you will have to polish the mistake. The abrasion of the sandblasting cuts minute ...
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| Beveled Glass top of Coffee Table | 5/8/2009 | Kent Lauer |
Q: I chipped about 1 inch off the corner end edge and wondered if this can be cut/ground off and still ...
A: If the chip is underneath the bevel, then it might be able to be smoothed out, without losing the ...
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| help!! | 5/7/2009 | H Carl Trimble III |
Q: I am making a sidelight using the lead method. I just finished constructing, and soldering the ...
A: Gigi, First of all I want to compliment you on your solder joints. They are very well done and you ...
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| chipped glass | 5/7/2009 | Kent Lauer |
Q: . I am making a sidelight for a customer, and just noticed a chip in the corner of a 4x4 bevel ...
A: There are only two things to do, take the panel apart and replace the bevel, or cut the lead around ...
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| Patina on Lead Came | 5/7/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I like to use copper patina over my solder when doing a foiled glass piece. But if I frame the piece ...
A: Solder is part tin and part lead. When you put copper patina for solder on the solder seams of a ...
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| 3 old church transoms - stained glass | 5/7/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: 1st and most basic - one of these was re-framed - I'm not certain the frame is correct - how do I ...
A: It is unclear what type of frame you are inquiring about. I will assume it is a zinc or lead frame ...
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| cleaning painted leading in leaded glass window | 5/5/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: I recently bought an antique window that is leaded, but has clear glass. Some fool painted over the ...
A: Since the glass is clear glass and there is not a question of painted glass being unstable, you have ...
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| Stained Glass | 4/30/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: I recently bought a white "aluminium" door for the front of my house and it has a triangle clear ...
A: This is a hard question to answer since I don't know for sure about the door and I'm not sure what ...
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| grinder/bits | 4/30/2009 | Kent Lauer |
Q: I've recently returned to stained glass work and bought a new 3/4" grinder head for an old grinder I ...
A: It sounds like you got a defective grinder head. I would contact the place you got the head from and ...
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| separating glass panels after completing a glass box | 4/29/2009 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
Q: I made a glass box like candle holder but unfortunately was in a hurry and after soldering and ...
A: It's a pretty easy fix. Get an empty aluminum soft drink or beer can. Cut it into some strips, ...
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| Oxidation of Lead in Stained Glass | 4/29/2009 | lyn buerger |
Q: Does the lead in stained glass windows "rust" and achieve a crumbling state that would pose a health ...
A: I am not a scientist and I will do some research and see if I can find anything for you on this ...
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| restoration and stormglazing | 4/27/2009 | Valerie McCartney |
Q: my architect wants to use lexon polycarbonate and clips to fix onto stone. i am not sure of this ...
A: All professional disciplines, construction trades, etc. have standards and practices that are ...
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| framing large stained glass panel to be hinged | 4/26/2009 | David Gomm |
Q: I would like to make a stained glass panel (or two) to fit in a window in my daughter's house.The ...
A: Sharon, I like to start with the window frame and then draw the stained glass pattern to fit. That ...
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