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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Copper foil repair question | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I have restored many leaded window projects from church windows to window hangings of lead. ... A: Karen, there are several ways you can approach this project. I like for the glass piece to be ... | |
| stainglass sign | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a sign that I made about 4 yrs ago and its outside most of the time. Its really weathered and ... A: I do know what you mean. Some times they can look really crusty. However, I like that look so if it ... | |
| Spacing between pieces | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have just started back doing stained glass from 25 yrs. ago and did take a few extra classes ... A: Cecilia Not as bad as you think. First your teachers have failed you if they did not "stress" the ... | |
| Large panels | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: "I have a window that I would like to put stained glass in. But the window is broken into 15 panes. ... A: Sounds like a great project. First consider if you will need access to the window to open and close ... | |
| Solder leaked through to opposite side of panel | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I already started soldering my panel (without putting wet paper towels on the other side) and solder ... A: Carol, I always though leak through was just part of the program. The wet paper towel would help to ... | |
| lead came or copper foil | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Having done copper foiling for a couple of years with good success, all indoor projects, I am now ... A: Well remember that almost anything that anyone tells you is their opinion. I personally hate to ... | |
| Cementing/sealing stained glass window | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I usually seal my leaded stained glass windows using dap 1012. Where can I find this product, or do ... A: Personally, I do more copper foil than lead....because I hate to putty all the channels. I also use ... | |
| Frame and rebars for large stained glass piece | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I am building a very large (6 foot x 3 foot) stained glass piece for a friend. The piece will ... A: Yep! 3x6 is getting up into the large category. Let me say first that I personally prefer doing ... | |
| Repairing Rebar | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have two rebars on my door that need repairing. I tried soldering on my own with no luck. I ... A: I DO UNDERSTAND. Actually from both sides. You know there isn't much work there if you knew how and ... | |
| Scratched colored glass | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I am constructing a glass piece and noticed that I have a piece that has been scratched. It is a ... A: You have to make the final decision based on some thoughts. 1) can the pattern be rewritten so that ... | |
| soldering challenge | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am making picture frames, 1 1/2x 2 ". My challenge is my soldering iron is constantly turning ... A: You really did not give enough information, but I'll try. What are you trying to solder, lead, ... | |
| rebar installation | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I am making 2 windows for our church which are 2'x5' each. I have never made anything this big that ... A: You did not say if these windows are lead, zinc or copper foil. 1) copper foil can be braced ... | |
| zinc came | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Does zinc came need to be stretched before wrapping the glass? I'm making a cross, it's not big so ... A: No you do not need to stretch zinc and I don't think you could if you wanted to. How big is your ... | |
| stained glass floor screen repair | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a floor screen. It arrived with cracks in six of the individual pieces. The ... A: Sorry for the arrival. There are several thoughts on repairing stained glass. 1) if you were glass ... | |
| leaded glass panels | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure how to mix the miracle mud in order to get the correct consistency for application to ... A: I'm not sure how much more I can add. The whiting (calcium carbonate) can be bought at most stained ... | |
| leaded glass panels | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure how to mix the miracle mud in order to get the correct consistency for application to ... A: I do not use the Miracle Mudd, so I did some research. I found this on the MIracle Mudd web site ... | |
| Adding stained glass border | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I want to add a simple and hopefully subtle border to a hexegon shaped window over a stairway. I ... A: This is a complicated question, especially when I can't see what you are working with. But here ... | |
| Lead Came Sizing | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I am making 2 windows 405mm x 850mm for the summer house in our garden, and am using Spectrum 3mm ... A: If the windows need to be weather tight then you can give this project lots of thought and planning. ... | |
| grinder | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I just got a new grinder my glass seems rough after grinding what am I doing wrong not enough ... A: Congratulation. Glass for you just got easier and faster and more accurate. Most machines have ... | |
| cauking stained glass church windows | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: best caulk to use A: I am assuming you are doing lead or zinc and this is an outside window. I use regular window Dap. ... | |
| copper foil vs. lead | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My next project will be a stained glass window approximately 4 feet by 2 feet above a shower and I ... A: The steel ribbon that goes between the pieces of glass that you will solder over will mean that you ... | |
| copper foil vs. lead | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My next project will be a stained glass window approximately 4 feet by 2 feet above a shower and I ... A: Good project, I am planning just such a project myself, but I'm going to used some etched glass that ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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..... ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Stained Glass
Answers by Expert:
lyn buerger
Top Expert on this page
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.
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