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Hi there~ Whats the common size of copper foil to use on making lamp shades? Thanx~ Kim~:)

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hi kim the only size i ever use is three sixteenths 3/16 it will give you the best looking lead lines.i would also suggest you use 60/40 solder as it flows better than 50/50 and takes a better patina.the reason being the patina work's on the tin content which is the first number.also would you please rate me. thank's chetty

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Chester Reinhardt

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i can answer all question's pertaining to repair of stained glass lamp's and window's also anything to do with building them also question's about patinas

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i have been making lamp's and window's for 35 year's and still love it

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having people call me to make lamp's

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