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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| copper foil stained glass | 1/27/2012 | H Carl Trimble III |
| Q: I would like to make a stained glass panel for my library window. The approximate size would be a ... A: Debbie, I think there will be no problem using copper foil in this application. It is not, in the ... | ||
| soldering | 1/25/2012 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
| Q: I have been working with stained glass for about a year. I'm pretty good at cutting and foiling the ... A: I have a web site with stained glass tutorials. You can read the soldering copper foil tutorial <a ... | ||
| putty | 1/20/2012 | Vic Rothman |
| Q: If Inland putty and Miracle Mudd are not good, what do you suggest? A: Putty is made up of two basic ingredients. Whiting and linseed oil. Then there are various things ... | ||
| Restoration of zinc glass panel. | 1/16/2012 | Vic Rothman |
| Q: I have a glass panel which was assembled with zinc came and a brass outer frame. The panel was in a ... A: The only way the patina will take to the zinc is if the zinc looks like new. You are going to have ... | ||
| stained glass artist | 1/15/2012 | Vic Rothman |
| Q: These windows were removed from my Grandmother's house in Saginaw, Michigan. I thought her house ... A: When these windows were made there were thousands of stained glass studios all over the country. ... | ||
| selling stained glass windows | 1/13/2012 | Vic Rothman |
| Q: we are looking to sell a number of original stained glass windows ranging from 8 windows around ... A: The first thing that you should do is research your windows: 1- Try and find out the date they were ... | ||
| Lamp is separating | 12/31/2011 | Chester Reinhardt |
| Q: We have two large & heavy hand-made stained glass Tiffany style lamps that have begun to separate. ... A: the only seperation damage i have seen on tiffany type lamp's is at the crown vase cap and those ... | ||
| Copper foil repair question | 12/27/2011 | lyn buerger |
| Q: I have restored many leaded window projects from church windows to window hangings of lead. ... A: Karen, there are several ways you can approach this project. I like for the glass piece to be ... | ||
| cork wheel | 12/18/2011 | H Carl Trimble III |
| Q: I have a cork wheel,it is 34 in across and 3 in thick, there are a couple of small areas where cork ... A: Alan, This is one of those subjective kinds of responsive. There won't be a large market for this ... | ||
| cork wheel | 12/17/2011 | Kent Lauer |
| Q: I have a cork wheel, its about 34 in across, and 3 in thick,it is used, there are a couple of spots ... A: The Cork wheel you have is for the pre-polish step of beveling glass, not many people use them ... | ||
| Soldering | 10/16/2011 | H Carl Trimble III |
| Q: My solder will not "follow" the soldering iron. I have cleaned the came, changed the temperature ... A: Gail, Without seeing your soldering iron, I can only guess at the source of the problem. My ... | ||
| Wood Frame | 10/12/2011 | David Gomm |
| Q: We recently removed stained glass window from a 90 year old home. They have wood frames that are ... A: I would personally take the glass from the wooden frame and have a furniture stripping place remove ... | ||
| church window stained.id | 10/6/2011 | David Gomm |
| Q: Our church is 300 yrs old founded in 1714,new church was built 1804,we have many stained glass ... A: A book "The Stained Glass Apprasial Guide" by Gary M. Gray is available which discusses many aspects ... | ||
| Tiffany Lamp Repair | 9/24/2011 | Chester Reinhardt |
| Q: I bought a lamp several years ago ,, form a specialty shop in Pittsburgh ,, the top of the lamp ... A: the cost would most likely be between 30.00 to 50.00 dollars depending on the amount of time ... | ||
| Taurus II ring saw | 9/19/2011 | Kent Lauer |
| Q: I have had my Taurus II ring saw for about 5 years now. The drive belt finally broke. My ring saw ... A: I'm glad you were able to find the belts, and you've really done it already, the saw blade goes on ... | ||
| stained glass windows in a church | 9/15/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I am trying to find someone that is familiar with a stained glass window in a church that is very ... A: I think the type of window you are describing is 'Dalle de Verre' which is also refered to as 'Slab ... | ||
| Taurus II ring saw | 9/15/2011 | Kent Lauer |
| Q: I have had my Taurus II ring saw for about 5 years now. The drive belt finally broke. My ring saw ... A: Five years is pretty good without breaking a belt, congrats on making it last. You can get a new ... | ||
| How to choose a kiln? | 9/11/2011 | H Carl Trimble III |
| Q: I have been working with copper foiled and leaded glass for a few years now and would like to add a ... A: Helen, Good to hear from someone across the pond. Choosing a kiln can be one of the most ... | ||
| Cementing a stained glass window | 8/31/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I have worked in the stained field for over 37 years and when it comes to cementing a window I ... A: Over the years the formula for waterproofing putty has been much argued. Many studios believe that ... | ||
| Old Framed Stained Glass Window | 8/30/2011 | Kent Lauer |
| Q: I am inquiring about a framed stain glass window. I am helping the elderly owner who bought it ... A: It looks very nice and in good condition, it certainly seems to have come out of an old church. I ... | ||
| stainglass sign | 8/29/2011 | lyn buerger |
| Q: I have a sign that I made about 4 yrs ago and its outside most of the time. Its really weathered and ... A: I do know what you mean. Some times they can look really crusty. However, I like that look so if it ... | ||
| Reinforcing leaded glass panel | 8/22/2011 | Chester Reinhardt |
| Q: I have completely re-leaded (lead came) a very large panel - it is 7 feet long and almost 4 feet ... A: i would use a copper rebar that is a heavier gauge than wire and bend it to conform to your ... | ||
| venting of protective glazing of stained glass. | 8/17/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I am getting ready to repair a large old stained glass out of a church.I have a glass contractor ... A: Since you are working with polycarbonate, the vents can be done simply by drilling 1" holes and ... | ||
| support for large windows | 7/8/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I am making 2 large leaded (came) windows which will sit in an opening in front of a temperered ... A: A leaded glass window that is 38" wide and 74" high should have reinforcing 12 - 14" apart. I would ... | ||
| Bracing large window | 7/8/2011 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
| Q: I am making 2 large leaded (came) windows which will sit in an opening in front of a temperered ... A: You have plenty of reinforcement, especially for an inside window in front of a tempered glass ... | ||
| Removing old stained glass from metal frame | 7/6/2011 | Chester Reinhardt |
| Q: I purchased a pair of old metal framed (I think they are transom) windows many years ago with hopes ... A: if this is not possible because on some old ones the frame has been riveted or held together with a ... | ||
| Replacing a church window encased in cement | 6/28/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: The church window in question was damaged by a storm, blowing out the top portion of the window. ... A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Our company has worked on several stone set ... | ||
| STAINED GLASS CEILING | 6/27/2011 | Guy Somers |
| Q: Somers, I have a question on the value or information to get a appraisal of my stained glass ... A: The stained glass you have is quite breath taking. My estimate of $40,000 would be to replicate ... | ||
| protective glazing | 6/16/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I am restoring a 1902 mansion in NC with several stained glass windows including 20 window transoms, ... A: Sorry for taking so long to get back to you, I've been working on location. My thoughts on ... | ||
| glass and iron | 5/11/2011 | H Carl Trimble III |
| Q: I have worked with both copper foil and leaded pieces. Now I want to collaborate with a blacksmith ... A: Clarice Greetings from Texas and the other side of the pond. I think once you grasp the ... | ||
| restoring | 5/6/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me ? I have a couple stained glass panels that came from a church fire. I ... A: A lot of time can go into removing soot. I do not know what you have tried or if the glass is ... | ||
| lead came panels | 5/2/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: i need to know how to reinforce lead came panels that are 6 foot by 4 foot and can i mix copper foil ... A: I recommend going on the Stained Glass Association of America web site and purchasing a few chapters ... | ||
| stained glass window panels | 5/1/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I have two vintage stained glass windows in their original frames that I hang as panels. The frames ... A: I'm sorry, I do not have enough information to give you an accurate answer, but I can provide you a ... | ||
| Kielblock stained glass | 4/29/2011 | H Carl Trimble III |
| Q: We have 3 signed Kielblock stained glass art pictures. They are approximately 8" round pictures of ... A: Sandy, I am not familiar with your glass artist. Nevertheless, I am curious about your panels. ... | ||
| Glass Cutting - Where to Stop | 4/23/2011 | David Gomm |
| Q: I'm a SG newbie. When scoring a piece of glass do I start from the very edge of the glass and run my ... A: When you get to the edge, you need to ease off on the pressure so that you don't crash your cutter ... | ||
| framing stained glass as shutters | 4/23/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I made two large stained glass panels. They are approx. 8 feet in length and about 3 feet in width. ... A: Without seeing the panels or where they are being installed or what type (if adequate) of ... | ||
| St. John's NRH | 4/16/2011 | H Carl Trimble III |
| Q: I believe you recently did a window of St. Paul for St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in North ... A: Kelsey, Yes, I did the window of St.Paul. It was a fun and rewarding project; especially ... | ||
| Value | 4/15/2011 | David Gomm |
| Q: Good morning! I have two identical leaded stained glass window panels measuring 42" in length by 16 ... A: That's an interesting piece of glass, we've worked on similar designs to repair them. Let me give ... | ||
| Hanging stained glass outdoors | 3/28/2011 | Valerie McCartney |
| Q: I have 6 stained glass panels that are each 15"x45" and are framed in zinc came. They will be used ... A: Definitely hang from studs. Other than that I am unsure what your question is. Does the location get ... | ||
| stained glass panel | 3/19/2011 | Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady" |
| Q: Can I successfully make a stained glass panel that is 29" by 67" using the copper foil method? I am ... A: Yes, you can make a copper foil panel any size you want. You will need to reinforce it with copper ... | ||
Stained Glass
Answers by Expert:
Valerie McCartney
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Expertise
Visit our web site at www.churchwindows.net. I can answer questions about restoration and repair of stained glass windows and their surrounds. I can, also, answer technical questions regarding matching old glass, glass painting (kiln-fired), waterproofing panels (cementing), re-inforcing, removal, and installation. I can not answer questions on glass casting, Dalle de Verre, or glass blowing.
Experience
Past/Present partial client list
Aboite Baptist Church, Ft. Wayne, IN; Immaculate Conception Church, Three Rivers, MI; St. Monica Church, Kalamazoo, MI; St. Charles Catholic Church, Coldwater, MI; St. Clair Catholic Church, Centreville, MI; St. Mary's Church, West Phalia, MI; Pleasant View Church of Christ, Angola, IN; St. Paul United Church of Christ, LaPorte, IN; First Congregational United Church of Christ, Olivet College, Olivet, MI; First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Kalamazoo, MI; Trinity Lutheran Church, Culver, IN; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Breman, IN; Grace Lutheran Church, Germfaske, MI; St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Rogers City, MI; United Methodist Church, Bellevue, MI; Augusta Fellowship United Methodist Church, Augusta, MI; United Methodist Church, Galena, IL; Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Detroit, MI; University United Methodist Church, Lansing, MI; Believer's Bible Fellowship Church, Churubusco, IN; St. Elias Eastern Orthodox Church, Battle Creek, MI; First Presbyterian Church, Allegan, MI; First Reformed Church, Grand Haven, MI; Bellmor House, Grosse Pointe, MI; Milwood Middle School, Kalamazoo, MI;
Experience in the area
I have owned and operated Full Spectrum Stained Glass, Inc. since 1988. (www.churchwindows.net)
Organizations
The Stained Glass Association of America, The American Glass Guild, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan
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