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| Subject | Date Asked |
| copper foil stained glass | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I would like to make a stained glass panel for my library window. The approximate size would be a ... A: Debbie, I think there will be no problem using copper foil in this application. It is not, in the ... | |
| cork wheel | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a cork wheel,it is 34 in across and 3 in thick, there are a couple of small areas where cork ... A: Alan, This is one of those subjective kinds of responsive. There won't be a large market for this ... | |
| Soldering | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: My solder will not "follow" the soldering iron. I have cleaned the came, changed the temperature ... A: Gail, Without seeing your soldering iron, I can only guess at the source of the problem. My ... | |
| How to choose a kiln? | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been working with copper foiled and leaded glass for a few years now and would like to add a ... A: Helen, Good to hear from someone across the pond. Choosing a kiln can be one of the most ... | |
| glass and iron | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have worked with both copper foil and leaded pieces. Now I want to collaborate with a blacksmith ... A: Clarice Greetings from Texas and the other side of the pond. I think once you grasp the ... | |
| Kielblock stained glass | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: We have 3 signed Kielblock stained glass art pictures. They are approximately 8" round pictures of ... A: Sandy, I am not familiar with your glass artist. Nevertheless, I am curious about your panels. ... | |
| St. John's NRH | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I believe you recently did a window of St. Paul for St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in North ... A: Kelsey, Yes, I did the window of St.Paul. It was a fun and rewarding project; especially ... | |
| glazing a faux stained glass project HELP | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I am decorating wine bottles using Gallery Glass faux stained glass paints and their brand of liquid ... A: Shelly, Since I work with the "real" stuff, I am not experienced with these "faux" products. I do ... | |
| Resizing leaded glass panel | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a renovation project which has a fixed casement sash window with a diamond patterned leaded ... A: Gregory, I periodically run into a situation such as yours. Depending on the condition of the ... | |
| Soldering Irons | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: My Hakko 456 soldering iron crapped out on me in the middle of a commission piece, but I fortunately ... A: Claudia, Good to hear from you. Soldering irons are one of those elements of the craft that are ... | |
| stained glass business sign | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: i want to make a stained glass business sign (less than 20" x 20"), using a simple logo, with copper ... A: Jeff, For the panel you anticipate, there is no need, in my opinion for the extra step using the ... | |
| Cost Estimate for Large Panel | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to do my first large panel. I need some advice on what to charge. My level ... A: Michelle, This is going to be a difficult question to answer in this context, but I will give it a ... | |
| value of stained glass windows | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: Good evening, My family owned a Funeral Home in Lawrence, Mass and in 1929 my grandfather had ... A: Janice, I suggest you contact the main office of the Stained Glass Association of America for ... | |
| What is it? | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a lot at an auction, with this lot was a painted window even the glass.I stripped the ... A: There is very little information for me to go on. If the colored pieces are rectangles and squares ... | |
| stretching lead | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I found your site via a link from Williams & Byrne in the UK. Reading through some of the questions ... A: Lisa, Most lead came is now produced by a process called extrusion. This is like squeezing ... | |
| Large window, copper foil vs. lead came, oversized window, thermal expansion in copper foil work, | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I read with interest your response to the gal who will be making the 6' x 3' window for a friend. I ... A: Sallie, Challenges are among the attributes of our craft that help mold us in our growth as ... | |
| Sandblasting | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Hey Carl, I have been doing stained glass for a few years , and I would like to get started in some ... A: Kevin, Raysist is only one option. There are other companies who do the same or similar products. ... | |
| stained glass vs plexiglass | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: we have a house and i'd like to understand how i can identify if i have a real stained glass or it's ... A: Although I am not quite sure what defines a "hot point" the concept is valid in testing for ... | |
| stained glass vs plexiglass | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: we have a house and i'd like to understand how i can identify if i have a real stained glass or it's ... A: Eugene, Plexiglass will easily scratch with the point of any kind of sharp object. A needle, an ... | |
| Reclaiming Zinc Came | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Carl: I am a semi-professional hobbiest in stained glass. I have used zinc came on several pieces. ... A: Zack, Zinc came presents several problems in storage. It, like lead, will oxidize naturally and ... | |
| Identifying value / artist of stained glass | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I am remodeling an older home with a 72" x 48" round top stain glass window. The home owner wants ... A: Glenn, I would welcome a picture of the stained glass window. I am always interested in historic ... | |
| stain glass pendant lamp | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I had a stain glass pendant lamp made 12 years ago and want to know if it could be re-arranged to be ... A: Jane, Most likely it can be. However, I would need to have a picture of what your lamp looks like to ... | |
| one shorter than the other | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm new in stained glass! I have just completed making 4 sheets of glass that has be to added ... A: Without a visual on the problem I find that I can at best provide mostly a generalized response. ... | |
| Lead & whether | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I want to put some pieces out in the garden. Will there be any negative effect to the seams/lead? ... A: Jaemy, When lead is exposed to the atmosphere, it forms an oxide coating that actually protects it ... | |
| Chop Saw for Cutting Came | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: copper & brass). I'm wondering what saw you use to cut a 45-degree angle for the corners. I'm ... A: Claudia, Its been a while since I've heard from you. I assume all is well. Since I almost never do ... | |
| value of my stained glass | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Is there anyway I can send you an e-mail picture of the stained glass I have for you to give me a ... A: I can give you an opinion, but it will be, at best, only a rough estimate. I don't mind taking a ... | |
| Old Glass | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a cabinet with old clear glass windows. The glass is rippled and wavy. My question is, when ... A: Tina, First of all, please accept my apologies for the delay in responding. Deadlines of commission ... | |
| glass firing | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Will multi-colored, recycled glass fuse together without blending the colors completely? Also, ... A: Dennis, Yours is a simply stated, but complex question to answer. In any fusing project, the ... | |
| Replacement of Stain Glass Curve Panel for Buffet | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Quebec Canada and was wonder if you knew of a place hat I can order a stain glass curve panel for a ... A: Anne, I think the company in Ohio can ship the replacement glass to you. There should be no problem ... | |
| outdoor stained glass project | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I am making a stained glass project using lead came for the outdoors. The instructions I have do ... A: Joanne, First of all, if you do not cement the panels, water will be trapped between the lead and ... | |
| Suspended Stained Glass Lamp | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I acquired this lamp at an auction. I was trying to figure out who made it, if it is leaded, and ... A: Dawn, Your lamp was made using what is commonly called the "Tiffany" method. Strips of copper foil ... | |
| Stained Glass from Baptist Church ... | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: The church was torn down for redevelopment over 40 years ago and I can't locate any information ... A: Judy, This is outside my realm of expertise. One source I will suggest is: Dr. Gary M. Gray ... | |
| outdoor stained glass project | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I am making a stained glass project using lead came for the outdoors. The instructions I have do ... A: Joanne, First of all, you will need to cement the project. This is always the final step in a ... | |
| mirror | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I want to use pieces of mirror. To cut mirror do I score the glass side or the silvered side? Thom A: Thom, Cut on the smooth side; not the silvered side. The material that is painted over the ... | |
| sandblasting | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I had wanted to do some sandblasting, removing the silvering from mirror. I found that cutting the ... A: Rick, You are almost there. Coat the back of the mirror with the liquid silk screen resist and ... | |
| Cutting bevels | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I can not seem to bisect 4" x 7" bevels by scoring on the flat side. Maybe it can not be ... A: Glen I score completely across the face of the bevelled side of the glass. Take care not to run ... | |
| Cutting bevels | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I can not seem to bisect 4" x 7" bevels by scoring on the flat side. Maybe it can not be ... A: Glenn, The question becomes, for me, "How are you attempting to break the glass once it is ... | |
| stained glass | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: SIR, I WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH GLASSES... HOW CAN WE DRAW FACE,EYES ,NOSE ETC IN THE ... A: Georgy, For supplies, I can only recommend going on the Internet and looking for stained glass ... | |
| Structural | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: There is a piece of glass approximately 3.5" x 24" across the top, without a vertical seam within ... A: Claudia, I do not see any problem with this design. As to the width of a piece, that is a ... | |
| Insulated Glazing Glass | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a student from a local college in Vancouver. I am doing a paper regarding the manufacturing ... A: Joe Lynn, You have touched something of a nerve that I have with placing leaded glass panels within ... | |
| Flux Remover | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find something cheaper than the products specifically made for that purpose. In a ... A: Claudia, If you are using lead came, the solvents in your putty should remove the flux residue. If ... | |
| Non polish way to correct glass sandblasting mistake? | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Is there a way to correct glass sandblasting mistake without polishing it? Our concern it is that if ... A: Unfortunately, you will have to polish the mistake. The abrasion of the sandblasting cuts minute ... | |
| help!! | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I am making a sidelight using the lead method. I just finished constructing, and soldering the ... A: Gigi, First of all I want to compliment you on your solder joints. They are very well done and you ... | |
| Brass-look Patina | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: black, or copper. I think years ago there used to be one, but I can't find anyone who currently ... A: Claudia, I think you might have some success if you go to a sporting goods store that carries gun ... | |
| Does my leaded panel need strengthening to stop sagging? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing a large window in a door with stained glass, and the panel will be 480mm wide by ... A: Natasha, By my calculations, your panel will be 20 by 22 inches. I'm not used to working with ... | |
| leaded glass lamp | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: How can I tell quality in leaded lamps, also how do you know that a lamp is not new or a ... A: Gary, First of all, please excuse the delay in answering your question. I have been in the process ... | |
| Copper Patina | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I haven't used much copper in my stained glass pieces, but just finished one with copper patina on ... A: Claudia, I really don't have an answer for your question. I haven't used copper foil to any extent ... | |
| stained or marbled glass | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My home was built in the late 40's to early 50's. The wooden front door has three glass panels ... A: Dawn, It sounds like you have a piece of opalescent glass in your door. I imagine the hardware ... | |
| Stained-glass window in shower | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: We live in a home built in 1927, and are DIY'ers who are remodeling a bathroom. There is a window ... A: Amanda, I recommend you remove the window from the shower. Although there is a limited risk of lead ... | |
| sandblasting window glass | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have several bathroom windows that are clear glass that i wish to sandblast to make obscure for ... A: Will, In my opinion, the best solution if you are going to have sandblasted glass in this project, ... | |
| Leaded panel outdoors | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing leaded glass as a hobby for several years and would like to make a leaded panel ... A: Pauline, Please excuse the delay in responding. I have been ill and am just returning to the ... | |
| storm glazing stain glass windows | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: is it necessary to storm glaze stain glass windows? the windows are 2 feet wide and about 10 feet ... A: For hundreds of years, no kind of "storm glazing" was ever installed over the stained glass windows. ... | |
| Rebar | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me some idea where to go to research rebar without having to purchase something? I am ... A: Alecia, There are several ways to approach the problelm. First is a knowledge of the materials. ... | |
| Heavy Duty Came Supplies | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: In one of your responses you suggested that we use a heavy hearted zinc came to properly support a ... A: Gary, I think that there is some confusion in terminology that is causing the problem. Rather than ... | |
| bevel glass letters | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am just stumped trying to find bevel glass letters. Can you recommend a supplier? A: Fran, Fortunately, If I need something like this, I just make it here in the studio. By extension, ... | |
| Stained glass mosaic | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I took on a large project but find that a lot of the pieces are so small they will be solid foil. ... A: Pamela, It appears you have gotten in over your head on this project. If he pieces of glass are so ... | |
| solder? | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be putting butterfly wings in between two pieces of art glass. I want to solder the ... A: Laurel, The only solder I know of related to art glass work and possibly usable in you project is ... | |
| Repair of an art piece | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I just returned from Murano, Italy, where I purchased a beautiful glass horse. I was moving it, and ... A: Pam, There is special adhesive that is often used in these repairs. It is possible that this would ... | |
| colors and light | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know what your opinion would be regarding the best colors to use for a skylight ... A: Kevin, Without seeing the overall environment of your dining room, it is difficult to make a ... | |
| Building a Wooden Frame | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: but thought I'd like to start. I just bought some 1" oak framing stock with a 5/16" wide x 3/8" deep ... A: Claudia, First of all,"How is my favorite on-liine student?" You seem to be on the right track for ... | |
| Brands of Solder | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if there's any appreciable difference between Choice and Canfield 60/40 solder? I've ... A: Claudia, My experience is that there is little, if any, difference between the brands of solder. ... | |
| Framing Panels | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: This is for panels that won't be mounted in a window frame, rather for "finishing" with a wooden ... A: Claudia, The choice of which size border zinc to use is, to a degree, a subjective decision. If you ... | |
| Stained glass shelves | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I inset a pair of curio shelves between the studs in our entry hall, using mirrored backs and ... A: Diana, There is an "X" shaped device that may work for you. It is available through most commercial ... | |
| Stained glass studio history | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any knowledge of the Spence, Moakler and Bell stained glass studio at 90 Canal Street in ... A: Duncan, I am not at all familiar with this studio. Your best bet would be in contacting the Stained ... | |
| oxidation on lead lines? | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: After cleaning some windows with liquid dish soap, the lead lines became a whitish color. is this ... A: Stacey, The whitish color is most likely a reaction of the lead with the dish soap. The lead will ... | |
| Bending H Came | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: but does flat H lead came bend as easily as rounded H? Does it depend on the width of the came? And ... A: Claudia, Effectively, yes. There may be a slight difference but it will be virtually undiscernible. ... | |
| Scratched Brass Came | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I've tried 000 steel wool, fine bronze wool, and Brasso. The scratches are too big. Any advice? A: Claudia, Since the scratches are deeper than the steel wool will accommodate, you will need to use ... | |
| Bending H Came | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: but does flat H lead came bend as easily as rounded H? Does it depend on the width of the came? And ... A: Claudia, The width of the came will be the factor in bending the "H" came. The wider it is, the ... | |
| paint on lead of stained glass window | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: we bought a 1907 victorian home and the previous owners painted the lead on a beautiful oval stained ... A: Barbara, I would use a paint striper from the hardware store. Use one that is water soluble. ... | |
| removing Dap 1012 from lead | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I do stain glass windows as a hobby, and only sporadically, so I feel that I may be missing an ... A: Becky, The first question that comes to mind is: How are you applying the Dap 1012 to the panel? ... | |
| cleaning | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I just aquired a leaded glass hanging lamp and it needs cleaned. I can see rust on the joints and ... A: Gloria, From your description, it seems whoever made your lamp did not clean the soldering flux ... | |
| glass and wood | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: In addition to your expertise in stained glass, I see you are a woodworker, lucky me! I want to try ... A: I would probably use a very thin amount of silicone. I assume that the pieces of glass will be inset ... | |
| stained glass repair | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I live in Dallas and I have a fairly large stained glass window handing that has a broken piece of ... A: Vicki, My studio is in Carrollton and I do a considerable amount of repair work. I welcome the ... | |
| Placing value on leaded glass for insurance purposes | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently (February 08) made a large stained glass panel for a friend. On May 20th a tree went ... A: Lynda, Unfortunately, there is no fixed scale by which to value your window. There are so many ... | |
| nano particle coloring of glasses | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: sir, I am told that silver nanoparticles can be used in the coloring of glasses. What specific ... A: Vineeth, In the stained glass trade, silver nitrate or other acid reductions of silver are used to ... | |
| Glass Saw | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to hear an expert's opinion about purchasing a saw. Do you think it will be possible to ... A: Toni, I have a glass saw that I almost never use. I find it to be cumbersome and, for my purposed, ... | |
| ventilation of stained glass | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: The value of ornate stained glass coupled with today's society has caused the addition of a ... A: Bernie, I congratulate you on your prescience regarding the so-called "Protective Glazing." The ... | |
| putty recipe | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: turpentine and linseed oil mixture? I can't seem to get it right. Thank you for all your answers! ... A: To a given amount of plaster of paris, add equal amounts of linseed oil and turpentine. Add the ... | |
| Hanging a Foiled Panel | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm wondering about hanging foiled panels with let's say 3/8 to 1/2" zinc channeling around the ... A: Claudia, I think your use of the zinc channel on the perimeter is a good choice. For smaller panels ... | |
| Soldering Iron | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a beginner and have purchased all tools I need to begin except the soldering iron. Can you ... A: Leighann, Probably the best iron to begin with would be the Weller SPG80. I used this iron for ... | |
| Hand painted glass | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: We just purchased a Victorian home with a built in china cabinet. At some point in history, an owner ... A: Liz, Obviously, I do not know the kind of paint that was used. Given that, I would try to use one ... | |
| glass glob lamp | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I would like to make a lamp shade out of glass globs. I don't want to wrap and solder them, but ... A: Debbie, First of all, please accept my apologies for the delay. I have been extremely occupied in ... | |
| health of stained glass workers | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been working for a stained glass company for the past 18 month. I'm so enthusiastic about my ... A: Szilvia, What a compliment to have an inquiry from so far away. I understand your concerns about ... | |
| Very thin zinc came | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I received a stained glass bird (Blue Jay) that hangs and flaps its wings. Each piece of glass is ... A: Frances, This is one of those products that is probably not going to be available to you. There is ... | |
| window putty | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: My Dad is building a glass house and needs bucket loads of window putty as we are in a remote area ... A: Ellie, I cannot imagine your putty costing so much. What product are you anticipating that costs ... | |
| Insulation Lead Windows | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: "I have leaded windows in my home. The typical diamond pattern. I would like to build new windows ... A: Jay, What you have seen and are referring to is insulated glass that is composed of an inner and ... | |
| beginning stained glass | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I love stained glass and would like to try creating, I just don't know where to start. I live on ... A: Kelley, Are you related to Gary and Janice Lemons in Tyler? They are long time treasured friends. ... | |
| Painting over stained glass | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I received a handmade stained glass lamp with kind of burnt orange pieces in it, I want it pink. Is ... A: Kim, Certainly, you can paint over the glass, but I don't think you will be happy with the results. ... | |
| lamp cap for copper foiled lamp | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of making a rather large copper foiled lamp. Should the lamp cap be the exact ... A: Louise, you can use either; however, my suggestion would be to use a cap that fits tightly inside ... | |
| lead came seperating from glass | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I am making ornaments for grandchildren using lead came. I have noticed the came and glass ... A: Cora, Lead is a very flexible material. I assume you are making something like suncatchers and are ... | |
| REMOVING DRIED FLUX | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: A FEW YEARS AGO I TOOK AN IN PROCESS PROJECT APART TO RE-D0, BUT I STOPPED THE PROJECT MIDWAY ... A: Sheila, Probably the safest thing to use would be s solution of trisodium phosphate. This is a ... | |
| 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: Good morning Steve. I had wondered about the damage to the stained glass there in Southern ... | |
| beveled glass on door | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: The clear beveled glass on an outside door has loosened and is breaking apart in the center design ... A: Sharon, In time, you can probably learn to do this kind of repair. However, this is not a job for a ... | |
| Lead Came | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm a novice... I have curve on my window and I would like to use lead came on the outside of my ... A: Jack, I am currently building a set of windows with a 20" radius on the upper portion of the panel. ... | |
| Copper Foil Structural Strength | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Now my question is regarding structural strength and maximum size of panel. I know it depends on the ... A: Claudia, Given the parameters which I discussed earlier, I think you would be OK with the 10x48 ... | |
| Sidelights | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: We're building a house, and I'd like to make sidelights and a transom for the front door. I only ... A: Claudia, There are always exceptions that prove the rule. These panels would not be installed as ... | |
| Cutting glass cylinders | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I need to reduce the top of a glass chimney to fit into the old globe at the top of a 100 year old ... A: Rich, Most of the glass chimneys I have seen are of a rather thin glass and it is very delicate. I ... | |
| glass repair or replacement | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Fr: antiquehardware@robinsonsantiques.com Subject: glass repair or replacement We are looking for 2 ... A: It is likely the pieces can be replicated to some degree of success or that the pieces can be fused ... | |
| Acrylic sheet and copper foil? | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I'm writing because I'm an artist painting on sheets of acrylic. From what I've seen of the copper ... A: Marly, My apologies for the delay. I have been on vacation for the past ten days. I think this can ... | |
| copper foil window | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been doing stained glass for a while but mostly all in leaded style. Last week I did a window ... A: Since I cannot see the problem, I can only guess based on my experience. It seems that you were ... | |
| Extra wide lead came | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking at creating a lead came stained glass piece out of fused glass pieces. Based on design ... A: CJ Ask your supplier to order a "high heart" came for you. Came comes in various face widths and ... | |
| Replacing std 9x11 pane with stained glass | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I have an internal window from closing in the old porch. I want to replace the individual 9 x 11 ... A: You should be able to find a local stained glass shop that can provide you with the glass you need. ... | |
| etching some glass pieces | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple questions for you. 1. I've been doing Stained glass for a couple years now, and I'm ... A: Kevin, Try Harbor Fraeight.com. They have a range of sandblasting equipment. If you can afford it, ... | |
| soldering lead | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: Just completed two leaded panels. The soldert did not adhere well to the lead. It adhered well to ... A: I think your lead is old and oxidized. Use a stainless steel bristled brush to remove the oxidation. ... | |
| etching some glass pieces | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple questions for you. 1. I've been doing Stained glass for a couple years now, and I'm ... A: The etching cream is a very dilute solution of the active ingredients. It will dry out fairly ... | |
| etching some glass pieces | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple questions for you. 1. I've been doing Stained glass for a couple years now, and I'm ... A: Kevin, Acid and sandblasting give two entirely different results. The texture and depth cannot ... | |
| safety measures | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm building a large stained glass sculpture and I am looking for ways to ensure peoples safety if ... A: Since I don't know what kind of structure you are attempting, It is difficult for me to answer this ... | |
| Frosted glass | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: We bought an old door with a frosted glass window that we had removed, framed and now hangs in a ... A: Jan, Although this is outside my area of expertise, I am familiar with these frosted glass windows. ... | |
| Glass Carving | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Please can you give me methods & techniques to glass carving. Thanks A: Tanya, Glass carving can be done by a couple of methods. Perhaps the most common is the abrasive ... | |
| Where to purchase glass | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I am doing basically a sun catcher in the shape of a ribbon for cancer fund raising and/or just ... A: I am surprised that you are not able to find the glass you need at Franklin Art Glass. Unless you ... | |
| copper foiling | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I would like to get into stained glass in the next few years and know just a very little about it, ... A: Patti, It never ceases to amaze me the way people continue to do large panels with copper foil. ... | |
| Removing a stained glass image from a window | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I am moving into a house where the kids of the previous owner have done their own "stained glass" ... A: First of all, a caveat:Use the suggestions at your own risk. I assume no responsibility for the use ... | |
| stained glass suncatchers | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I want to make a suncatcher with just glass jewels and maybe some bevels. I would like to anchor ... A: Brass or copper would be the metals of choice. They are readily cut to shape with tin snips and both ... | |
| glass saw | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm asking for a recommendation for brand name and model please for durability and ease of use. I ... A: I have a diamond bandsaw that I have had for many years, but I almost never use it. I do not sell at ... | |
| fused glass..kiln?? | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: you are very helpful. Maybe this could help clarify... I used to be an assistant for a stained ... A: Renee, It appears that the images on the outer sections of the first image are pieces of dichroic ... | |
| fused glass..kiln?? | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I have experience creating stained glass windows and in the past I simply purchased pieces of what I ... A: Renee, First of all, some definitions: Fused glass is layers of glass that are stacked on top of ... | |
| painting on glass | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: can you let me know where I can get a book or video that teaches the matting technique on glass . A: Linda, There are several books on the subject. Two books come immediately to mind. Anita and ... | |
| Zinc Came | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: I would like to have a break down of zinc came if possible. What am I looking for when purchasing ... A: Kimya, If there is something I need to clear up in my response, please let me know. Also, thanks ... | |
| Lead came life | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is a shelf life to lead came? I recently "inherited" a couple of big ... A: Tom, The came should be usable if it has not oxidized too badly. It may be the outer layers of the ... | |
| Help with 24 | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: My reason for the use of copper foil is that I felt I would lose the intricacies of design even if I ... A: Christopher, I really appreciate your efforts for the artistic content of the panel you are ... | |
| Help with 24"X48" window insert | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: A friend of mine (I know this already sounds bad),is having a home built and wants me to design, ... A: You indicated you will be using foil for one of the two inserts. I strongly suggest you do not do ... | |
| painting over an old stained glass lampshade | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: Can I paint over an old lampshade to change the color? A: Linda, You can, but why would you? Unless it is a simple, mass produced piece with no intrinsic ... | |
| beveled letters | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I have been looking for beveled letters (3-4" or larger) - Do they exist and if so where can I find ... A: Have you tried any of the on-line retailers. Look in Google and key in "Stained Glass Suppliers." ... | |
| Door with oval shape glass with design broken | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: My front door has a oval glass i think its leaded and the bottom part of the glass was broken or ... A: Procopio, Any well qualified stained glass studio can readily repair the leaded glass insert. There ... | |
| kaleidescopes | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Trimble, I am a novice in the stained glass arts but have landed on a project that truly ... A: Lynette, Mirrors are normally glass that has been silvered on the back or "second surface." First ... | |
| lead panels | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I have worked with foil for many years, but now lead has caught my eye. I just built two panels for ... A: Valerie, The whiting will clean the windows, but will not give them the polished look you desire. ... | |
| Melting a bottle | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: This is an awesome site, I hope you can help me. I am trying to make an incense burner for my ... A: Callie, You are barking up the wrong tree with the process you are using. The first problem is ... | |
| Fluorescent bulbs | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: This is not so much a stained glass question but a question about cutting a fluorescent light bulb. ... A: This is a tricky one. The following suggestion may be helpful, but may or may not work. First of ... | |
| Stained glass panels | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: My family bought a house in Brooklyn, NY in 1951 and there were four stained glass panels in the ... A: Mike, You could send a picture to me via my email address: carl@trimblestudios.com in a jpeg ... | |
| fising stained glass | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I have just started fusing glass and have a fairly large supply of regular stained glass from ... A: There are several ways to test the comptability of the various glasses you have. Perhaps the ... | |
| Lampshade repair | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a large shade with four curved slag glass panels, appx. 15" at the bottom and 5" at the top. ... A: Elisabeth, To my knowledge, there is no place where you can get off the shelf replacement panels ... | |
| adhering stained glass | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: Carl, I would like to adhere stained glass to a mow strip in my backyard. Just the top of the ... A: Geri, I would recommend a product used for setting ceramic tile. Go to Lowe's, Home Depot, or ... | |
| staining glass drinkware and sandblasting | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I need to know basically how i should go about staining a glass/shotglass/whineglass and how to ... A: Josh, This is a followup to my earlier response: In looking through some of my files, I came upon ... | |
| Problems soldering | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: I have never encountered this problem before. The first side of my glass soldered without problems. ... A: MaryAnn, It apears your came has not been properly cleaned before soldering. It might also be that ... | |
| tall stained glass panels | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: i have been offered an opportunity to create 2 tall narrow stained glass window panels to go on ... A: Stephanie, If you do use the copper foil, I recommend you divide the panels into two sections. ... | |
| large stained glass windows | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: i have been doing foiled glass pieces for a while but i have an opportunity to take on a new project ... A: Stephanie, Good questions. Definitely do not use copper foil for this project. It is inappropriate ... | |
| re enforcement of a large stained glass panel | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: I am building a copper foil panel 20 inches by 48 inches. I will be plating layers if glass on the ... A: Margie, In the traditional stained glass panel, these "fins" would be a Saddle Bar that is affixed ... | |
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Expertise
One of a kind custom design stained glass as well as other glass art methods and the restoration of stained glass. Inquiries regarding leaded, beveled, etched sand carved, and fused glass techniques are invited. Other methods, technical questions,history of the art and supply source inquiries also welcome. Information on the pro's and con's of protective glazing of stained glass windows. Visit www.TrimbleStudios.com for more complete information.
Experience
Over forty years experience in a wide range of techniques that include "stained glass", wood working and metal fabrication. Have worked from my own full service studio since 1977. Many major residential, commercial and religious installations from Charlottesville, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia to San Diego California as well as much of the State of Texas
Organizations
Professional Affiliate,Certified Trainer, and Preferred Provider for the American Institute of Architects, AIA, Dallas, Texas. I have served on the Board of Directors of both the Texas Fine Arts Association and the Texas Visual Arts Association
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The University of Texas, Tyler. Master of Fine Arts, The University of North Texas, Denton. Just a few hours short of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Awards and Honors
Many first place and best of show awards in both stained glass and fine arts competitions. Steady commission work for the past ten years has obviated any recent competitive activity.
Past/Present Clients
Most recent major commissions are for American Airlines CR Smith Museum; JFK Airport Terminal 8 stained glass; TXU Energy Plaza Thor stained glass. The Mansion at Turtle Creek, Dallas and and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Terrell, Texas
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