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| stained glass dome and window | 11/20/2009 |
Q: Attached is a picture of the stained glass dome and windows. We purchased a store that was ...
A: Pricing antiques is out of my area of expertise. However the dome and windows do NOT look like ...
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| cement formula | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Vic: In reviewing your earlier posting of leading cement formula, I still have a couple questions. ...
A: I make about 3.5 gallons of putty at a time. I use 80 oz of oil and 21 one pound coffee cans of ...
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| Church Stained Glass? | 11/14/2009 |
Q: The church was torn down for redevelopment over 40 years ago and I can't locate any information ...
A: If all the windows are like the photo, they could have been made by any studio in the United States. ...
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| Identify Stained Glass Artist | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Do you know if there are any resources to identify a stained glass artist? I have 4 panels in 2 ...
A: I've looked at all 3 photos. Still don't know the artist. But, I would say these are from 1980. I am ...
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| Identify Stained Glass Artist | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Do you know if there are any resources to identify a stained glass artist? I have 4 panels in 2 ...
A: I have no idea who this person is. But if the windows are signed 1880 or 1980 and the house is 1885 ...
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| Cleaning fire damaged stained glass | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have access to some portions of stained glass windows which were saved from a church fire. The ...
A: This is a tough one. The safest way that might work is to take a steamer and steam clean a small ...
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| rebar question | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Do I solder the rebar on my panel (which is very large 20x80), before or after I cement it? And... ...
A: 1-You putty and clean the window than solder on the rebar. 2- No I do not like Miracle Mudd. 3- ...
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| copperfoiling mirror | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently got a pattern for black glass, a mirror, and a nice bamboo spray. I cut it carefully, ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "stabilizing spray". But whenever you cut mirror you need to paint ...
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| Can this window be sold | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Rothman, This is a window in my friends home that she would like to sell before it gets any more ...
A: In the late 1800's, early 1900's stained glass was a fairly common item to put in homes. There were ...
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| mixing of hxtal epoxy | 9/13/2008 |
Q: You are so helpful, again thank you for your advise. My last question is on the mixing of the ...
A: Yes you need to use a scale. The mixing needs to be done by weight. Mix only the amount of epoxy ...
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| hxtal repair | 9/13/2008 |
Q: you helped me with my last question on using hxtal epoxy for repairing some cracks in a front door ...
A: Loosen the glass in the window as much as possible. Aline and tape the back of the damaged glass. ...
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| repair epoxy | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I need to repair a small window for one of my students but don't want to charge to much since I am ...
A: I use hxtal for 99% of all the gluing that I do. However I know people that prefer silicone. Epoxy ...
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| stained glass outdoor protection | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I just bought a stained glass window wood framed. It has some glazing issues(cracks etc). It is ...
A: Stained glass windows have been in use as exterior windows for over 1000 years without the need of ...
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| Stability | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am finishing up a 48x24 panel, just flipped it over and it is very flexible, will cementing it ...
A: cementing will help a bit. But strength comes from good designs and proper support , as in various ...
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| repair epoxy | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I need to repair a small window for one of my students but don't want to charge to much since I am ...
A: It does not matter what techniques you use. It's all related to the time you spend. I would charge a ...
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| Building a Big church window-Bracing? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have recently been asked to design a window for a church which is about 10 feet wide and 7 feet ...
A: The size of the panel has absolutely no bearing as to whether or not rebar is needed. The design ...
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| Stained glass windows in old church | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I just bought an old church build in 1870. I was told most of the old windows were probably made by ...
A: First off Tiffany did not start in business until 1878. And did not make many Church windows till a ...
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| Tiffany windows | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Good morning - I have noticed that a lot of answers concerning windows have indicated that, under no ...
A: "Tiffany himself" is an interesting statement. L.C. Tiffany was a painter and a businessman. He run ...
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| rebar or replace with zinc | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have been doing glass for many years and was given a project that involved antique painted on ...
A: I NEVER recommend zinc for borders unless the panel is free hanging. In windows the ONLY possible ...
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| soldering with a zinc frame | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am having a problem soldering the lead ends to the zinc frame. The solder wont stick at all. Is ...
A: More than likely your problem is cleaning. Often there is an oily residue on the zinc. Take some ...
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| "Film" on rear of a stained glass window | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I'm lighting a SGW salvaged from a church. In the course of installing the fixtures, I noticed that ...
A: Without seeing this condition, it's hard to say what you have. I can say that I have never seen ...
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| stained glass counter top | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am having a custom made small applicance cabinet built. Since I am unable to match the existing ...
A: I do not think a stained glass counter top is a good idea. The problems are:1- the glass is only ...
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| framing old stained glass | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Vic, I just bought old 6 stained glass panels in perfect condition (about 16" squares) that were ...
A: If your plain is to have the stained glass installed as an exterior window, I would put them in ...
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| repairing a lead window-having problems getting solder to flow | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I'm working on repairing a lead window for a friend of mine and I started to solder the seams shut ...
A: Scraping down to shinny metal with a knife blade is what needed to be done. If you have a gap ...
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| repair cost | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I am frustrated trying to get an estimate for repair on a small round foiled panel that I have had ...
A: My answer will not be very helpful, I am affraid. There is NO industry standard in reguard to ...
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| incorporating stained glass | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Having recently become enamored with Frank Lloyd Wright's stained glass, I've found some panels on ...
A: Yes it can be done. But there are a number of things to consider. What is the condition of the old ...
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| reinforcing stained glass | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have an antique credenza with alot stained glass. The four doors have flat panels but there are 4 ...
A: If the solder joints are broken then the glass needs to be removed. If the glass panels are curved ...
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| Fire and stained glass | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Greetings, I'm an architect in southern California - Fire Country! I have a client who has some ...
A: If regular glass will break during a fire so will the smaller stained glass pieces. If the glass ...
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| Stained Glass Maker | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am trying to determine if it is possible to find out who made the stained glass windows for a ...
A: 1- check church records 2- find out who the architect was that built the building 3- Check local ...
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| Venting | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I just installed two large windows with custom framing into two existing aluminum windows. There are ...
A: cooking food on a stained glass windows is not recommenced. It sounds like you have enough holes ...
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| Another repair query | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Vic, I'm so glad I found you on here. You are a more expert than I am... First I read the answer to ...
A: I'm sorry, but I don't understand what is going on. I would like to see a photo of what you are ...
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| lead content in stained glass | 10/3/2007 |
Q: With all the recent publicity on lead content, I am curious to find out about the lead content in ...
A: Different states have different requirments for what can be used in manufacturing and what must be ...
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| lead content in stained glass | 10/2/2007 |
Q: With all the recent publicity on lead content, I am curious to find out about the lead content in ...
A: Stained glass is either assembles with lead "came" or copper foil. In both cases lead/tin solder is ...
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| Stained Glass Transom | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I am making a leaded panel that is 16" x 72", which will be a permanent transom (not moving) ...
A: There is no rule of thumb. Wether to rebar or not depends on the design,instillation and size of ...
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| keeping lead lines and solder joints bright | 9/8/2007 |
Q: How does one treat the lead and solder on a panel to keep them as "silver" as possible? Silver lead ...
A: This is not something that I do. The oils in the putty and the cleaning process turn the silver lead ...
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| cleaning church stain glass windows | 8/15/2007 |
Q: How do I clean the glass and get the dark stuff off. Looks like dirt. These windows are old and ...
A: Zettler was purchased my Mayer of Munich, and they are still in business in Germany. Your windows ...
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| how to clean an old window | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am resizing an old church window. It is a painted stained glass window. It is very dirty. Is ...
A: The first thing you NEED to do is to figure out if the paint is stable or flaking off. Deteriorated ...
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| Stained Glass repair | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have a piece that means alot to me. It has a few cracks in the glass and I wanted to know how you ...
A: There is a conservation grade glass epoxy called Hxtal. It is thin like water, so it can wick into a ...
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| Civil War era techniques | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Our town has a Civil War Re-enactment every year. I would love to demonstrate the techniques of ...
A: This is a tough one. There were VERY few stained glass companies in the US during the Civil War ...
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| Repair of Cracked Stained Glass | 5/9/2007 |
Q: We had a piece of stained glass framed and installed into a wall I noticed about 4 to 5 cracks in ...
A: If the window is copper foil or round lead, it probably needs to be removed. The only alternative is ...
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| Soldering glass panel to zinc came frame | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have been doing S.G. for 2 years, and would like to know if you ever grind down your solder on the ...
A: It all depends on what you are making. As I said before, when a panel in installed in a wood frame ...
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| Soldering glass panel to zinc came frame | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have been doing S.G. for 2 years, and would like to know if you ever grind down your solder on the ...
A: First off, I NEVER use zinc unless I forced too for a repair job. If your panel is being installed ...
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| painted stained glass panel repair | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have been asked to repair a 100 yr old stained glass panel. One of the panels is has a painted ...
A: There are a few ways we treat this problem. In no particular order. 1- Hxtal 2 part epoxy. Smallest ...
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| soldering iron temperature | 3/21/2007 |
Q: At what temperature should I set my soldering iron when soldering lead came. I have a problem of ...
A: Sorry to say there is no answer to your question. 1-Temperature controllers don't really control ...
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| How do I remove glass from Lead window | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I just made a window and noticed after I hung it that I used two different colors of green. They ...
A: I do not know what type of cement was used. So removal of it will vary. Try taking a dental pick or ...
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| paint removal from a stained glass window | 2/12/2007 |
Q: will the paint stripper take the colour from the stained glass window?Hi, I have a old stained glass ...
A: The color of the glass is germinate. The exception would be if the window has painted elements such ...
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| antimony in lead | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I just watched a video on stained glass and the person doing the stained glass said that she used a ...
A: Cascade Metals in Canada makes a 4% antimony lead which is the strongest that I know of. BUT, I ...
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| Stained glass repair (bowed ) | 1/17/2007 |
Q: How can i repair a stained glass window that is bowing? the panel is approx. 48x48. The middle is ...
A: There are various ways to flatten a bowed window. But first, you need to figure out why the window ...
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| rare glass repair | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Now, if I chose to replace the glass pieces, what is the best way to remove the broken pieces from ...
A: Pick out the old putty around the broken glass, wear a good dust mask. Scrape the solder joints ...
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| rare glass repair | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I have a one of a kind window with different kinds of glass in it. It looks like an old stained ...
A: The best glue to use is Hxtal epoxy. It is a 2 part epoxy that is mixed using a gram scale. The glue ...
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| Window Identification | 1/8/2007 |
Q: We have a large, very old three panel secular romantic garden scene window from the US aprox 7' x ...
A: There is not much to go on here. Where did you get the window? Post a photo at ...
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| Reinforcing large panel... | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I know various people have asked reinforcing questions - however in reading some of the previous ...
A: There is no way anyone can tell you if or how to rebar a panel without seeing the pattern. ...
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| ventilation | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of restoring the stained glass windows in my home. My windows are recessed ...
A: your description is not that clear to me. But, proper venting requires that holes or slots be cut at ...
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| hand chipped stained glass | 12/10/2006 |
Q: We have an old stained glass window that has 22 jewels and a combination of techniques, including ...
A: Picture would be helpful. I have no idea how old hand chipping is. I'd guess 100's of years. BUT, ...
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| venting | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Sorry if I wasn't clear. Yes there is already a glass window installed. It has three separate ...
A: OK, the info I already gave you is fine. On the bottom two windows, two slots on the bottom and two ...
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| venting | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have an aluminum framed window that is divided into three sections. The lower window is two ...
A: I'm sorry, I am a bit confused. You have an installed frame that is 60"x101" overall. I assume ...
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| stain glass vents | 11/24/2006 |
Q: we have work on older churches before and had replaced glass (lexan) in front of stain glass ...
A: Hot air and moisture can and do build up between the exterior and interior glazing. It is VERY ...
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| Repair for leaded glass | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have a stained glass panel that is leaded and cemented and framed in copper came. One of the ...
A: Pick out the putty around the broken glass. Cut out the section of the copper came next to the ...
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| reinforcement | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Would you be able to advise me on reinforcement methods please? I have only ever used small pieces ...
A: This is a pretty broad question. I explained rebars on another broad and it was reprinted at ...
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| repairing a curved stained glass panel | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have a commission to repair 2 stained glass panels/cabinet doors which are situated on either side ...
A: Take off the whole door, leave the glass in. : 1- Plaster mold- get plaster impregnated gauze. Wrap ...
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| repair of old church window | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I have a church window--70-100 years old. It is bowed in places and week in others. I have had ...
A: There is NO "glue" in stained glass windows. The linseed oil/whiting mix is called putty. The recipe ...
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| Silicone RTV 732 | 10/18/2006 |
Q: Is the silicone RTV 732 an appropriate glue for repairing a designed glass window executed with ...
A: This is not my area of expertise. But, I do know that Derix in Germany, who produces many windows of ...
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| Filmy stained glass | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have some deteriorating hundred year old stained glass windows from a church. The individual glass ...
A: The lye, pretty much works on everything. You can send me a sample, but I prefer not to post my ...
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| Filmy stained glass | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I have some deteriorating hundred year old stained glass windows from a church. The individual glass ...
A: Without seeing the problem, it's difficult to give you a definitive answer. If the glass is NOT ...
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| Stain Glass | 10/3/2006 |
Q: What is the best way to remove and store stain glass windows approx. 3'5'& 2'8'? More of sentimental ...
A: Remove from what? Long term storage. Build a wooden crate with 2x4's and 3/8" plywood. Put 2" of ...
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| Framing stained glass panels | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have noticed that panels (usually measuring larger than 18 in X 18 in) I have constructed using ...
A: If you are referring to zinc borders around the panel, I would need to see the panel to figure out ...
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| reinforcing leaded panel | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I am making light covers for my kitchen. The dimension is 2' x 4'. I would like to know how to ...
A: Without seeing the pattern it is difficult to say exactly how and where to reinforce this panel. ...
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| restoration of very old leaded windows | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I would like to restore a very old leaded glass, it is in excess of 100 years old. It is huge, a ...
A: You have not stated what is wrong with the window. Or what plains you have for it. Age has little ...
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| matching clear glass | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I'm learning to repair old, old windows. One problem that's frustrating is having new clear textured ...
A: Matching glass is always a problem. In my proposals I write "will match new glass to the original as ...
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| Purchasing a stained glass window on-line | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have been working with an on-line stained glass window company, based in ...
A: As far as I know "waterglass" is mostly transparent glass. My opinion would be NOT to make the ...
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| multiple layers of glass | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I have a designed glass window executed with multiple layers of glass . It's a transparent glass ...
A: You have an interesting problem. First epoxy was not the best choice for laminated glass to glass. ...
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| Stained glass panels | 8/17/2006 |
Q: My family bought a house in Brooklyn, NY in 1951 and there were four stained glass panels in the ...
A: Most stained glass has only decorative value. That is based on size,condition and what someone is ...
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| glass removal | 8/16/2006 |
Q: How do i remove the lead that is holding the glass in a frame in order to remove the glass and ...
A: First you need to remove the leaded glass from the frame. You can use a sharp knife or lead dikes to ...
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| Hanging / installing stained glass panel | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Vic, I just finished a lead panel. It is the Tree of Life prairie design by Frank Lloyd Wright. ...
A: I would frame the window in wood. The typical "Tree of Life" design has some horizontal lead lines. ...
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| construction solution | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I am wanting to make an exteria panel for my front door 670wide x1022mm long. I have attended a ...
A: Technically copper foil is stronger then lead. BUT, in exterior windows, door windows in particular ...
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| Leaded Window Crack repair | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My house built in the 1920s has large leaded windows with approxiamtely 9"x6" rectangular panes with ...
A: If the glass is not falling out,go to a stained glass store and buy a piece of lead came the same ...
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| stained glass valuation | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have a stained glass window that im trying to get an evaluation for.It is about 3 feet long and ...
A: There is no way I can help you without seeing the window. I will tell you that there were very few ...
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| stained glass value | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have a home built around 1900 that has a pair of stained glass windows of matching design. The ...
A: Most stained glass windows only have ,what is called, decorative value. That is they are worth ...
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| Stained glass pricing | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I work for a consulting company in Green Bay, WI. We have developed a program that allows one of ...
A: First off, you may have me confused with someone else. I don't recall giving anyone a magic formula. ...
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| paint restoration | 3/7/2006 |
Q: I am an artist who has been asked to repair the paint on a stained glass piece. The paint was ...
A: Your question opens a whole can of worms. You can "infill" the missing areas with acrylic paints. ...
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| Formula for lead came cement | 2/6/2006 |
Q: Sterling Old time putty is not available. They are no longer making it. Could you please give me a ...
A: 50% raw linseed oil 50% boiled linseed oil 1% mineral spirit 3 parts 25 micron whiting (marbledust) ...
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| venting | 12/13/2005 |
Q: How would you go about installing and venting a window that is not square or rectangular? In other ...
A: Putty bevel is a glazing term. It is when you place the glass in a grove in a sash. You put glazing ...
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| venting | 12/12/2005 |
Q: How would you go about installing and venting a window that is not square or rectangular? In other ...
A: You install them the same as any other shaped window. The instillation depends on the material you ...
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| History and Valuation of Stained Glass window | 10/31/2005 |
Q: We have a Victorian/Edwardian House (1902 so on the cusp). When we purchased the house in 1982 there ...
A: As for finding out what the design means, you might try local museums or art galleries. Many of the ...
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| Foil for outdoor project | 10/11/2005 |
Q: I have a project that the customer wants to have done to look as authentic as possible for their ...
A: My first comment is there is no such thing as too intricate for lead. Take a look at Tiffany and ...
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| Tiger Brand Glazing Cement | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I was in a stained glass store this weekend and the manager recommended Tiger Brand Glazing Cement - ...
A: The answer to your question is , I do not know. What I do know is that the best putty for stained ...
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| Reinforcing large lead panels | 8/8/2005 |
Q: One we just finished which was 10" x 35". It's in lead, and since it's rectangular in shape, it ...
A: If the windows will hang in front of another window, then I would frame your panel in a wood frame. ...
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| reinforcements | 5/30/2005 |
Q: Is there a rule of thumb when it comes to using reinforcements? For example, is there a specific ...
A: First check out www.debrady.com Click on "article's" on left go to "rebar 101" Regardless of what ...
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| Stained glass panel | 5/19/2005 |
Q: I have a beautiful stained glass panel from an auction, that I believe to be 80 to 100 years old. It ...
A: I can't explain the frame. It should be fairly tight and strong. Lead came has a life expediency of ...
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| Stained glass repair | 12/31/2004 |
Q: I have 2 small panels of art deco-period stained glass in wooden frames for hanging. Each panel is ...
A: You can "wick" in some Hxtal epoxy into the cracks. The down side is the cost. The smallest quantity ...
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| removing light scratches from beveled glass | 12/7/2004 |
Q: I've read up on different methods and chemicals to remove light scratches from beveled glass. Which ...
A: I have never tried to remove scratches, so I can't address that. As for cleaning. You have found ...
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| STAINED GLASS | 11/27/2004 |
Q: pLEASE CAN YOU GIVE US SOME HELP ON INSTALLING TWO GLASS PANELS IN AN INTERIOR PINE DOOR WHICH AT ...
A: Most wooden door panels are held in with moldings. You should be able to see a line where the ...
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| curve transom cartoon | 11/11/2004 |
Q: wondering how to create an accurate cartoon for a stained glass panel to be installed into an ...
A: The safest thing to do is make a template of the opening. The info that you need is the full size of ...
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| lead repair to window | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I have a small (1ft x 3ft) stained glass door panel that has bowed - I have this uncontrollable urge ...
A: First pick out all the old putty that's under the lead. Wear a GOOD dust mask, as old putty often ...
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| sealing sg window | 10/23/2004 |
Q: are there any modern sealents and methods instead of the traditional way of sealing the glass in the ...
A: The short answer is no. While there are a few mastics that will adhere to both glass and lead, ...
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| how to give estimates | 9/23/2004 |
Q: what is a fair way to estimate the cost of building a window? i researched and found out that prices ...
A: The only accurate way to determine price is time (hours x wage) + materials + overhead expenses. ...
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| restoration of church window | 9/6/2004 |
Q: I was given part of a leaded church window measuring app. 30 X 20". The window in is poor shape but ...
A: Yes you can foil the broken glass. Use a narrow foil (3/16" or so). Make sure the glass is very ...
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| Removing glass | 8/12/2004 |
Q: We purchased 2 pcs of stained glass that are 8'7" tall x 2'6" wide from a local chuch, how do we go ...
A: I REALLY think you are looking for trouble. 100 year old windows probably have deteriorated leads. ...
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| Removing glass | 8/12/2004 |
Q: We purchased 2 pcs of stained glass that are 8'7" tall x 2'6" wide from a local chuch, how do we go ...
A: There's not enought info. Are the windows set into wood,steel or stone? With all due respect. If ...
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| Border for an arched window | 4/17/2004 |
Q: I am wanting to do a stained glass window for an arched opening . . . but I don't know how to bend ...
A: I know many people recommend zinc for borders. But for the life of me I don't know why. Zinc is hard ...
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| reinforcing window | 3/24/2004 |
Q: Rothman, 1. I would like to make a Frank Lloyd Wright type window 6'6" wide-- x 4'6" in order to ...
A: First 6'6"x 4'6' is a fairly large window. FLW designs are not very stable because they have many ...
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| Making Glass | 3/18/2004 |
Q: I've done a little leaded glass work and am interested to know about making coloured glass. After ...
A: Making colored glass is not really done in a kiln. Raw ingredients are heated in a furnace and the ...
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| door glass | 2/17/2004 |
Q: I want to make a full size panel for our entry door. My question is how do you install it? I mean ...
A: A window that size in a door NEEDS rebar. The type of rebar and it's placement is something that ...
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| Turning a big panel... | 2/15/2004 |
Q: How do you flip a big panel (44"x55") over to solder the back? The front has been soldered but we ...
A: With windows that size or even bigger, we slide the window off the bench about 1/2 way. With one ...
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| Stained Glass | 10/8/2003 |
Q: I live in the Chicago area. I want to know if restoring or adding stained glass to my property will ...
A: Adding stained glass my increase your enjoyment, but I doubt that it will increse the value of your ...
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