Aboutlyn buerger Expertise Questions about construction of stained glass using copper foil or lead. Repair, designing a pattern, how I go about helping my customers achieve their goals.
Experience I've been doing stained glass for about 35 years. Teach stained glass in my studio and at the local University (UTA Eontinuing Edu)for over 25 years.
Organizations Many art related organizations, and several business organization Ecademy, RYZE, LINKEDIN.
Publications Many trade magazine and have published several art/craft instrucitonal books.
Education/Credentials Some formal college, but no degree. I just took classes that I thought would help me through life and did not work toward a degree.
Question what is the best size of copper foil to use when foiling a bevel for a small octagon window? 7/32 or 3/16
Answer This one is personal choice. I would probably use the 7/32 simply because I don't have the 3/16 in stock and only if the window was small. However, there is almost no difference between the two sizes. You also have a choice of copper foil backing, plain, silver and black. So consider if you are going to use a patina and choose accordingly.
But remember that the only thing hold the panel together is the solder bead. So if the window was larger then I would go to the 1/4 width for the extra strength. You can also brace the piece internally by using some copper coated steel re-enforcement ribbon.
Some people like the looks of the thin, thin, solder seam, but all I see if a weak piece of glass and I will probably have it in-shop to repair when it begins to fall apart.
