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on doing a lamp shade whats the proper size thats most commonly used? & whats brand(s) are the best? Thank you Kim~ :)
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.
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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.
Soldering the lamp shade techniques are more important in my mind and you can read suggestions I've written on the subject at http://www.betterstainedglass.com/Newsletter/Archives/5-11-2005Nov-buildaglobe/n...
I'd like to hear how things go for you david@gommstudios.com
Good Luck, David
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David 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. We also install glass, fuse panels and produce instructional videos. Jeanne's first book on Mandalas For Meditation is available on Amazon and she's working on a second. David is halfway done with an instruction manual. Together they have produced 6 instructional videos on projects and techniques.
Organizations
Utah County Art Gallery, David is webmaster, Jeanne is recording secretary. Utah County Art Guild, showing members. Covey Center For The Arts, Donors and volunteers. Heritage School, Donors.
Publications
Go Articles,
Ideamarketers, and
Ezine Articles. We also contribute to newspapers and ezines. Also have several videos on You Tube betterstainedglass assorted videos.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Missouri Southern State University. Taught stained glass college course at MSSU, currently teach classes in our studio. Write monthly newsletter. Seminars in advanced lamp design, drafting and design, and glass fusing.
Awards and Honors
St. Francis Of Assisi Merit. UDot Mural Competition-2011.
Past/Present Clients
Covey Center For The Arts. Heritage School. Finer Consigner. Larry H. Miller. Keith Barton. UVU Alumni Association. St Francis Catholic Church.
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