AboutDavid Gomm Expertise Copper Foil stained glass panels are our specialty. Both architectural and residential questions can be asked.
We build windows and teach classes in our studio. We design custom patterns by hand and then draw tham using AutoCAD. We recently donated over 100 square feet of glass to the Covey Center For The Arts in Provo, Utah.
I write a monthly newsletter that gives tips and tricks for the stained glass trade at www.betterstainedglass.com We also teach classes because the joy of new stained glass students rubs off on us and keeps the hobby fun.
Experience Started business in stained glass in 1983. We build and design architectural and residential stained glass and we write a monthly stained glass newsletter at www.betterstainedglass.com
Publications Go Articles,
Ideamarketers, and
Ezine Articles. We also contribute to newspapers and ezines. Also have several videos on You Tube
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts in Education, Missouri Southern State University. Taught college course at MSSU, currently teach classes in our studio. Write monthly newsletter.
The thing that determines the width of the foil is the thickness of the glass you are using. I prefer to use 1/4" copper foil because it leaves abut 1/16" on each side of the glass and so provides a good width for the finished lamp shade.
As far as brand is concerned, it's mostly about personal preference rather than anything else. I prefer the Great American foil because it costs less and the foil is very thin and yet quite sticky. Thin foil can be torn off with out using scissors and sticks well to the glass so is easy to wrap onto the glass. Some other artists are used to using the thicker stuff and prefer it, so there is no right or wrong choice. Just choose what you feel most comfortable with.
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