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About Vic Rothman
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Expertise
I can answer questions concerning design,fabrication, repair, restoration,and instillation of stained glass windows. I know about the history and technique of stained glass. Former member of the restoration committee of The Stained Glass Association of America.

Experience
I have over 36 years experience in the stained glass field. I have done craft shows, managed a stained glass retail store, taught classes, was a studio foreman and have had my own studio for over 16 years.Former restoration committee member of the Stained Glass Association of America. Founding member of The American Glass Guild.

Organizations
Stained Glass Association of America
The British Society of Master Glass Painters
New York Landmarks Conservancy
Association for Preservation Technology International
American Institute foe Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
American Glass Guild

   

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stained glass dome and window11/20/2009Vic 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 ...
Band saw vs ring saw11/20/2009Kent 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 ...
outdoor stained glass project11/18/2009H 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 ...
cement formula11/17/2009Vic 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 ...
rolled ends11/16/2009lyn 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 ...
Suspended Stained Glass Lamp11/16/2009H 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 ...
Stained Glass from Baptist Church ...11/14/2009H 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 ...
Church Stained Glass?11/14/2009Vic 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. ...
outdoor stained glass project11/13/2009H 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 ...
Help- No Stained glass experience11/11/2009Sue 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 ...
Identify Stained Glass Artist11/10/2009Vic 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 ...
mirror11/9/2009H 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 ...
Identify Stained Glass Artist11/9/2009Vic 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 ...
sandblasting11/5/2009H 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 ...
cleaning tarnished foil and flux11/5/2009lyn 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 ...
Cutting Old Glass11/3/2009Chester 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 ...
hanger for stained glass ornament10/30/2009Sue 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 ...
lead came sizes10/30/2009lyn 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 ...
Cleaning fire damaged stained glass10/30/2009Vic 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 ...
rebar question10/26/2009Vic 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- ...
DAP 101210/26/2009lyn 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 ...
copperfoiling mirror10/23/2009Vic 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 ...
Extreme Cold Temps.10/22/2009David 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 ...
assembly of very large window10/20/2009Sue 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 ...
assembly of very large window10/20/2009lyn 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 ...
assembly of very large window10/20/2009David 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 ...
lighting stained glass window10/17/2009David 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 ...
Foil Iron Tip10/11/2009Valerie 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 ...
stained glass and presed flowers10/10/2009David 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 ...
copper foil size?10/6/2009David 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 ...
copper foil?10/6/2009Chester Reinhardt
  Q: )
  A: i would also suggest you use 60/40 solder as it flows better than 50/50 and takes a better ...
Damaged Stained Glass Window10/6/2009Valerie 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 ...
Can this window be sold10/6/2009Vic 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 ...
zinc cames10/2/2009Valerie 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 ...
Appraisal of stained glass for resale9/29/2009Sue 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 ...
hanging a large round pannel9/28/2009lyn 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. ...
heart width of lead came9/27/2009lyn 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 ...
mixing came types9/24/2009Sue 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 ...
mixing came types9/24/2009Sue 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 ...
Reinforcement9/24/2009Valerie 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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