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| Help- No Stained glass experience | 11/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| hanger for stained glass ornament | 10/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| assembly of very large window | 10/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Appraisal of stained glass for resale | 9/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| mixing came types | 9/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| mixing came types | 9/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| Stained glass door | 8/28/2009 |
Q: The lead that connects the panels of the exterior of my front door has some dark rust-colored ...
A: The areas you are referring to are solder joints. You can use very fine steel wool, bronze wool ...
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| Stained glass door | 8/27/2009 |
Q: The lead that connects the panels of the exterior of my front door has some dark rust-colored ...
A: I'm wondering if the material connecting the panels is actually lead. I have never seen lead rust. ...
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| Question on Repair | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I am seeking someone who could do onsite repair some small replacement of broken panes in our ...
A: I'm so sorry that I can't help you, but I don't know any stained glass businesses in your area. You ...
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| Copper Foil... | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I just completed a 3'x 3' piece using copper foil, but it is not firm in all places..some pieces are ...
A: Ideally, you would have used copper restrip during construction, but since you didn't, you can embed ...
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| Repairing Tiffany Lampshade | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My mother has a tiffany stained glass hanging lamp. It is in desperate need of repair and is ...
A: It's extremely difficult to give you advice without seeing the lampshade. I don't know any stained ...
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| Different size lead came | 7/1/2009 |
Q: How do you deal with the different heights of the came? The 1/4" lead is slightly higher than my ...
A: The different heights have never bothered me. To me, they give the panel some character. It's no ...
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| solder irons | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to do some soldering making pendants with stain glass. I started practicing with ...
A: You've got me stumped! The only other thing I can think of is that your flux is contaminated. If ...
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| solder irons | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to do some soldering making pendants with stain glass. I started practicing with ...
A: Having you iron turned up too high would not cause the problem. I never use a temperature controller ...
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| Copper braid for edge finishing | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I've read your piece on using copper wire to strengthen the edges. Very well written - thanks. I ...
A: The copper braid will be fine as long as it's narrow enough. You don't want it sticking out beyond ...
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| Brass Patina | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Is that still available? If so, do you have a source? If not, do you know a way to achieve a brass ...
A: I just did a Google search for Classique Antique Brass Patina, and found several places that ...
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| Flux Remover | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to find something cheaper than the products specifically made for that purpose. In a ...
A: I have never used flux remover or window cleaner on my work. If I'm working on a project and can't ...
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| Patina on Lead Came | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I like to use copper patina over my solder when doing a foiled glass piece. But if I frame the piece ...
A: Solder is part tin and part lead. When you put copper patina for solder on the solder seams of a ...
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| separating glass panels after completing a glass box | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I made a glass box like candle holder but unfortunately was in a hurry and after soldering and ...
A: It's a pretty easy fix. Get an empty aluminum soft drink or beer can. Cut it into some strips, ...
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| Lead Cames | 3/30/2009 |
Q: The price of lead came in England has rocketed over the last year, increasing by some 300%, and now ...
A: I'm sorry this answer has taken so long, but I have been trying to get some information together for ...
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| Shining Brass & Copper U-Came | 3/6/2009 |
Q: but they're still there. I'm talking about the scratches that normally come on the came along with ...
A: I'm no expert at working with copper and brass came, but I'm thinking bronze wool might do the job. ...
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| Suncatcher Border | 1/23/2009 |
Q: but have yet to make a suncatcher. I'm going to make a goldfish in an oval with part of the top fin ...
A: I love the idea of having a fin sticking out. I do a lot of my designs that way. Something ...
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| Removal lead solder lumps on solder joints | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I am cleaning a recently purchased stained glass window. It appears to have had several repairs to ...
A: It seems that the "lumps" of solder on the joints where they've been repaired are because the joints ...
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| lead leaching from leaded glass panels | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a hutch where china is stored. The upper doors have leaded glass panels. There is a white ...
A: The white powder is oxidation. This happens when leaded glass is exposed to pollutants, or ...
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| Attaching Copper Side Walls | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I saw this bird feeder I would like to make and I need to know how to go about making and attaching ...
A: Unfortunately the picture no longer shows, so I'm unable to see the top. If it is a vase cap, no ...
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| Attaching Copper Side Walls | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I saw this bird feeder I would like to make and I need to know how to go about making and attaching ...
A: With hobby came, there would be no way to attach the copper sheet to it. You could not run a bead of ...
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| Attaching Copper Side Walls | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I saw this bird feeder I would like to make and I need to know how to go about making and attaching ...
A: Wow...what a beautiful bird feeder, and what a wonderful Christmas present. The sides should be ...
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| copper foil glue melting when soldering? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: While creating beveled glass snowflakes, I am encountering a couple of problems during the soldering ...
A: I'm thinking that you didn't burnish the foil well enough. If the foil isn't pressed down firmly, ...
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| Copper Wire Reinforcement | 11/15/2008 |
Q: how do u reinforcea suncatcher w/ copper wire
A: I am assuming you want to run a wire around the outside edge of the suncatcher. If you actually want ...
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| Stained Glass Odor | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a stained glass lamp. The two globes have a noxious odor. . .oil, kerosene, ...
A: Wash the shade in warm water with Dawn liquid dish detergent. Gently scrub along all of the solder ...
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