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| rolled ends | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Can you help me find, to purchase, the rolled ends of stained glass? I have emails into kokomo, ...
A: Sorry for delay. I answered this a few days ago, but I guess I didn't click on through to the end ...
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| cleaning tarnished foil and flux | 11/5/2009 |
Q: i have a project that has been sitting for some time, one side has been soldered; however the other ...
A: I am so sorry for your situation. There is no easy solution. You need to clean the copper foil with ...
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| lead came sizes | 10/30/2009 |
Q: How do I pick the size of the lead came. The windows I make are between 2 feet and 3 feet in size. ...
A: Hope you didn't get the last entry I made. I started and then bumped the wrong thing and my computer ...
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| DAP 1012 | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I was recently sold DAP 1012 for using as a cement in leaded windows even though it "looks" ...
A: I use Dap window glazing compound on my leaded stained glass. Although I rarely do leaded glass as I ...
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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: Big ones are always scarry. I personally like copper foil better and by its nature is stronger than ...
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| hanging a large round pannel | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am constructing a large 24" round panel (copper foil with U came zink edging) that will have ...
A: Sounds like you have a great grasp of the problems that could arise and have solved them yourself. ...
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| heart width of lead came | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am making two 7" by 5' panels that will replace the sidelights by my front door. I have found that ...
A: As far as I know the heart of the lead may vary from batch bath but it is hard to find anyone who ...
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| patina techniques | 9/8/2009 |
Q: How long do I leave the patina on the lead and the zinc in my panels (Lead came and solder, zinc ...
A: Upon wiping off the excess patina, can you wash and rinse the panel with soap and water to stop the ...
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| patina techniques | 9/7/2009 |
Q: How long do I leave the patina on the lead and the zinc in my panels (Lead came and solder, zinc ...
A: Your lead, zinc and solder need to be fresh. If they are aged then buff them with steel wool; on ...
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| information about a suspended lamp | 8/26/2009 |
Q: attached is the picture, if you need others let me know. I really appreciate your help. I have no ...
A: I'm not sure what your question is. The piece looks like something from about the 1950's, but could ...
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| lead windows | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have made a lead panel and have puttied the window over a week ago and the putty will not dry.
A: Sorry to tell you this Nancy but the putty is designed NOT to dry. It is supposed to stay oily so ...
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| Suncatchers | 8/23/2009 |
Q: What would you suggest to help me solder the edges of copper-foiled suncatchers? I like to make ...
A: This is the nature of the process. It is almost impossible to get a "build-up" of solder on a side ...
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| Repairing and replacing brass glass clips in old lamp shade. | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Is there anywhere I can get replacement clips to solder in the frame of a old antique glass lamp ...
A: I have repaired a number of old lamps and have never run into this particular piece of hardware. ...
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| antique & tiffany lamp | 7/5/2009 |
Q: any idea where do antique stores/dealers find antique items & how & where to find tiffany lamp any ...
A: I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. ! Are you wanting to know where antiques stores find ...
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| ripple bit | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I'm new to stained glass an working on my 4th project. In this panel I'm using a krinkle glass that ...
A: I've been doing stained glass for about 40 years now and I've never used the ripple bit. I've ...
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| Different lead came sizes | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I am building a lead-came panel for my son for a house warming and am using a mixture of 1/4" and ...
A: Yes, that will work just fine. Maybe have some help when you flip it so that it doesn't shift too ...
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| Different lead came sizes | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I am building a lead-came panel for my son for a house warming and am using a mixture of 1/4" and ...
A: I think I understand what you are saying. I always teach my students to do their glass on a wood ...
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| foiling a bevel | 6/7/2009 |
Q: what is the best size of copper foil to use when foiling a bevel for a small octagon window? 7/32 or ...
A: This one is personal choice. I would probably use the 7/32 simply because I don't have the 3/16 in ...
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| sagging antique | 5/28/2009 |
Q: i bought a fairly nice piece of reclaimed stained glass, 2'x3' and have it hanging on my front ...
A: I will certainly give it a try. But....it's hard to help without actually seeing the condition of ...
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| Cleaning stained glass lamp shade | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I just bought a stained glass lamp shade from a garage sale and need to know if there is a way to ...
A: I hope you made a great find. I love finding a treasure at a garage sale. One man's junk..... ...
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| Stained Glass | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a white "aluminium" door for the front of my house and it has a triangle clear ...
A: This is a hard question to answer since I don't know for sure about the door and I'm not sure what ...
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| Oxidation of Lead in Stained Glass | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Does the lead in stained glass windows "rust" and achieve a crumbling state that would pose a health ...
A: I am not a scientist and I will do some research and see if I can find anything for you on this ...
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| How to fire stained glass | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a Skutt kiln. I fire ceramics in it. Can I also fire stained glass in it. Not at the same ...
A: I'm not personally familiar with that kiln, but if it is well insulated and you can control the temp ...
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| Polishing Brass & Copper U-Channel | 3/9/2009 |
Q: brass steel wool, 000 regular steel wool and brasso, but they're still there. I'm talking about the ...
A: Sounds like you have already done the obvious. You can try an electric drill with a extra fine ...
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| Lead Suncatcher Border | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My questions are, #1: Do you stretch the lead came before soldering to the piece? #2: If so, doesn't ...
A: Claudia, I'm not Sue but will take a stab at your question. 1) in the past it was always ...
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| Soldering iron | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I need to buy an iron, but what watt and brand would you recommend? Thank you
A: A very important question and important piece of your stained glass equipment. 1) buy as good an ...
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| gothic stained glass | 12/14/2008 |
Q: how do gothic stained glasses made? what about their construction system? what are the ...
A: Gothic stained glass is a lot misused today. Many places call their stained glass Gothic and it is ...
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| soldering copper wire project | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have a copper wire project I am building. I have been doing stained glass with copper foil for a ...
A: The principle behind soldering is that you heat the metal and the solder will flow to the heat. So ...
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| soldering copper wire project | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a copper wire project I am building. I have been doing stained glass with copper foil for a ...
A: The solder you are using for stained glass 60/40) should be fine with any copper wire piece. Since ...
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