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| Cutting Old Glass | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have been given glass that has been sitting in an unheated garage for 35+ years. She warned me ...
A: in fact i use glass that i bought 20 years ago every day.i will give you a tip when cutting glass if ...
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| copper foil? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: )
A: i would also suggest you use 60/40 solder as it flows better than 50/50 and takes a better ...
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| Cracked stained glass lamp | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a NFL Eagles table lamp, that has 4 flat glass panels. the lamp was knocked onto the floor ...
A: please rate this answer for me thank's chetty
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| Cracked stained glass lamp | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a NFL Eagles table lamp, that has 4 flat glass panels. the lamp was knocked onto the floor ...
A: then cement it around the edge of the glass and inserting it on to the broken glass on the inside of ...
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| Stained glass window in a door | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have a piece of antique stained glass that is 14" x 50" that I want to put in an exterior door. ...
A: you will have to trim all the lead lines back but before you do this' go to a stainsd glass supply ...
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| lead versus zinc in antique window repair | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have been asked to repair some antique leaded glass windows. The glass size is approx. 15 x 32 ...
A: by the size i presume they are sidelites.if they are straight lines such as diamond's zinc will ...
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| real antique tiffany lamp glass repairs | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have an old tifanny table lamp with a dozen or so cracks in pieces of glass, also a few missing. I ...
A: s that are in need of repair.this dealer has handle a lot of tiffany and also collect's them i will ...
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| real antique tiffany lamp glass repairs | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have an old tifanny table lamp with a dozen or so cracks in pieces of glass, also a few missing. I ...
A: check your local phone book for capable help if your lamp is indeed tiffany the glass could be very ...
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| soldering old zinc | 5/26/2009 |
Q: please tell me, with all you experience, the secret of soldering old (80 years) zinc came.
A: then i use a stronger flux i have had good luck using allen's stainless steel flux but it is very ...
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| warped panel | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have an antique window panel prox 15 x 27 that is no longer flat. (I guess you could say it would ...
A: but if the window is newer it will happen if the artist does not stretch the lead came before making ...
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| Repair to pot metal stained glass lamp | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Have an old pot metal lamp that has curved glass. I have found a replacement for the bent pieces. ...
A: had to drop a fire wall.now to answer your question. it is hard to solder on pot metal even when you ...
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| Repair of a Stained glass lamp | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I foolishly thought I could repair the lamp my grandson knocked over and broke. I have made lamps ...
A: i think maybe take a thin white styrofoam sheet that is available at places like home ...
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| crack in pane,hole in pane | 2/21/2009 |
Q: how would i repair this
A: you don't say what the metal around the break is.it could be lead which is soft or it could be zinc ...
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| removing patina to continue construction of a lampshade | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have recently completed a copper foil lampshade that to which I have decided to add a few new ...
A: the only other way is to sand the old patina off you might try useing plain steel wool to remove it ...
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| Replacement glass | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Need to replace 2 panels of my lamp shade or maybe all 8 panels to match the pattern of glass. I ...
A: anyhow you might look in local phone book and see if anyone does it in your area i don't bend glass ...
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| flowering lotus shade | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have been doing stained glass for ten years or so but I have to admit I'm a little over my head ...
A: this wire will go over lead lines not between them shine up the wire and tac it to lead lineon the ...
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| flowering lotus shade | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I have been doing stained glass for ten years or so but I have to admit I'm a little over my head ...
A: as for reinforcing you should do that on the inside .take copper heavy gauge wire and solder it ...
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| Chunk glass swag | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have seen glass chunk lamps and am wondering where I might be able to buy one. Thank you for your ...
A: as for the names it's dalles.this is the name of the glass slab's that most chunk's are chipped ...
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| Chunk glass swag | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have seen glass chunk lamps and am wondering where I might be able to buy one. Thank you for your ...
A: i have made several but am not aware of chunk lamp's being made for mass sales.they are very time ...
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| replacing cracked stained glass pieces | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have two large pieces that a think are at least 40+ years old. There are numerous inside pieces ...
A: if any one has a way please tell us.the way i told you to do it work's very well and when done ...
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| replacing cracked stained glass pieces | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have two large pieces that a think are at least 40+ years old. There are numerous inside pieces ...
A: first turn the window on it's back side to start.gentlyremove one broken piece at a time you may ...
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| patinas | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have always not liked the finish with the regular patinas. I have done everything from hand ...
A: try using finishing compound from delphiglass.com.i think this will add the depth and shine your ...
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| Dismantling a Stained Glass Window | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Please tell me how to remove the solder and the zinc frame from a 2' square copper-foiled stained ...
A: i think you could use a jeweler's saw also .i would start by gently cutting thru the corner;s first ...
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| Restoration of Stained glass Windows | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired two beautiful stained glass windows that had been removed from an old home. ...
A: THEN LAY IT FLAT ON A PIECE OF PLYWOOD THEN REMOVE THE ROTED LEAD FROM AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF ...
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| soldering over a gap | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I am very new to stained glass. I am doing my first panel with the copper foil method. I am afraid ...
A: hi dee you didn't say how big this gap is but anyhow first you will have to re flux it then take ...
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| copper patina and buffering | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Please tell me the proper way to use copper patina. I've made some small butterflies and they look ...
A: try using finishing compound from delphi glass it will shine and wax all in one step and it is fast ...
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| Removing solder | 7/29/2008 |
Q: However, I can't seem to melt the solder on this piece that I am repairing. I've been able to repair ...
A: the patina and oxydation will hinder the melting of the old solder.i am sure this will solve the ...
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| Tiffiny lamp shade repair | 7/24/2008 |
Q: The movers got my tiffiny lamp shade out of shape. How do I repair it without breaking it. The ...
A: you really should find a competent repair studio as you will need a lamp form to get it back to ...
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| patina | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Over 30 years ago I made some articles using stained glass with copper foil and solder. I'd like to ...
A: sorry idon't know what the liquid you had was i use hot water with mine and this gives a copper ...
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| loosew stain glass | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I make stain glass crosses, I made sure I foiled it good and soder it good but it is loose on one ...
A: p.s. connie by any chance did you hang this and have the wire or string connected to the part that ...
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| loosew stain glass | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I make stain glass crosses, I made sure I foiled it good and soder it good but it is loose on one ...
A: hi connie i believe that if you go all around the cross with number 14 gauge copper wire then solder ...
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| Repairing a Hanging Stained Glass Piece | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter bought me a hanging stained glass piece at an Art Festival several years ago. A vistor ...
A: turn the piece so you are working on the back side of the piece remove the broken piece then take a ...
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| repair cost | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i have a friend that repaired an approx 20x20 square panel that we made together years ago. It ...
A: gail ican't help you with hourly pay as i never charged that way i charge by the job as per piece ...
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| Leaded hanging lamp | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a lamp that hangs from the ceioling and it is starting to come apart. How do I solder the ...
A: copper foil would not do this it is caused by the lead streching. the lamp need's to come down to ...
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| Removing solder from a broken window | 5/8/2008 |
Q: It's been a while since I have worked with glass but want to start up my favorite hobby again. My ...
A: i use a copper braid made to absorb the solder you place the braid on the solder then place your ...
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| Hanging panel for garden | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have been creating a memory garden for my daughter. I would like to create a panel to hang from a ...
A: hi terry sound's like a great idea you don't have to weather proof it but i think it would hold up ...
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| stain glass hanging lamp | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I bought a very nice leaded vintage hanging lamp.Unfortunatly it was bumped in transit and one of ...
A: com if you decide to glue it use the proper glue made for glass also available from delphi it will ...
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| putty | 4/5/2008 |
Q: the recipe for making putty
A: delphiglass.com only buy as much as your going to use in a few month's as it will keep for several ...
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| Large Stained Glass Panel | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am designing a copper foil stained glass window which will measure 6'4" x 4'10" Is this to large ...
A: i use 14 gauge copper wire on my copper foil window's i bend it to conform to the design then solder ...
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| Repairing Stained Glass Project | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am new to stained glass and have been working on a Victorian style windiw 18" x 12". Unfortunately ...
A: then carefully on the back side of window cut away the lead edge that hold s the glass in. remove ...
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| stained glass box | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to make stained glass boxes with pre-made beveled sides and glass ends. They would be ...
A: hi beth there are clamp's for this purpose you can find them at a stained glass supply or from ...
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| Stained Glass Lamp Shade Size | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am going to build my first stained glass lamp shade and I would like to know what is a good size ...
A: read the lamp making hand book by joe porcelli size and also shape and configuration of the socket's ...
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| stained glass lamp - separating | 12/22/2007 |
Q: We just ordered a lamp; and, when it arrived, the lamp's frame was slightly bent, and the glass is ...
A: holly it is hard to answer need to see what you are discribing is the lamp made with lead came? or ...
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| patinas and cement | 11/25/2007 |
Q: when I patina a panel in black novacan it never gets very dark. Is this because of the brand, even ...
A: there is nothing wrong with the product if the lead is oxidized it need's to be shined up before ...
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| where to have stained glass lamp repaired in San Diego | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Our 2 year old daughter knocked over our stained glass lamp. Some of the stained glass around the ...
A: i have no reference there i would look in the phone book under stained glass or go to delphi ...
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| hanging stained glass lamp/shade | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a very large stained glass lamp/shade about 28" wide. A couple of questions (I ...
A: this is hard to answer with out seeing first when you say hollow rod's i would say either copper or ...
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| Stained Glass Repairs | 10/27/2007 |
Q: We recently moved cross country and our movers (Suddath United Van Lines) did a poor job of packing. ...
A: liz i would tell you to go to delphi glass.com and inquire if they supply any studio in your area ...
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| solder stains | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I recently completed a lamp shade using copper foil. White stains have appeared on some soldered ...
A: does this white stain remind you of mold i believe it's caused by the flux you used i had the same ...
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| leaded glass window | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a home built in the late 1800's amd it has one window that I am very interested ...
A: i would have to know the size width and lenght and very important the pattern how fancy is it just ...
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| leaded glass window | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a home built in the late 1800's amd it has one window that I am very interested ...
A: sound's like you have a window with beveled glass very nice.first you need to remove the window and ...
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| Reinforcing a large flat panel in skylight | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have made a large (4'x4') panel that sets in a wood support under an exterior skylight. I used ...
A: if i were making it.i would have done it in copper foil with heavy gauage copper wire incorporated ...
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| homemade putty for leading | 7/11/2007 |
Q: where do i buy whitting?
A: hi lisa i buy it at my local hardware store in a one pound box i only use it once in a while as 99 ...
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| Reinforcing bars | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a stained glass window approx 1,500(h) x 300mm (w) in a stairwell. There is a steel ...
A: first look at the wire at the point where it attached to the lead if there is a piece of lead on the ...
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| Lamp repair | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I just bought a stained glass lamp and upon delivery discovered the electrical assembly had ...
A: please never glue any part of a leaded lamp yes you can solder with a regular soldering iron of ...
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| repairing stain glass window | 5/31/2007 |
Q: i am repairing a stain glass window that has a frame around it from when it was taken out of a ...
A: you need to remove all the old cauking use a putty knife if it is still hard to remove take a hair ...
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| Copper Foil | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I just read your answer to Patti about copper foil use for larger windows. In fact, I read both of ...
A: i'm sorry for the mix up one those reply's i thought was not sent as for lead vs copper i've alway's ...
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| 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: you can use copper foil on a window up to four square feet this is the method i have used for 25 ...
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| 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: hi patti i have a pair of window's 3 x 2 feet that i made and installed here 25 year's ago they are ...
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| curved glass repair | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Can you repair a "curved" glass Tiffany knock-off lampshade and match the white opalescent color? ...
A: carol i no longer use my kiln so i don't bend panel's anymore yes it can be done no problem you did ...
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| Stain glass window pane | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with a double stained glass piece (at least 30 years old )set in-between my storm ...
A: i would need to see a pic to give a proper answer sound's like the lead has been in a moist hot ...
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| lamp shade repair | 4/21/2007 |
Q: We have 2 stained glass panel lamps. They have developed numerous cracks in the shades..all pieces ...
A: i can't answer this without seeing a picture of the shades no shade should crack without be droped ...
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| Windo repair | 4/17/2007 |
Q: We are looking to purchase a home which has a stained glass window. While we were looking at the ...
A: look's like a nice art nouveau window i don't have a contact near you yes the window will have to ...
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| chipped stained glass window | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have a lovely stained glass window nest to my front door, over the past couple of years I've ...
A: you may be able to repair it yourself the window will have to be removed and laid flat thn the ...
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| trying to resolder & repair an antique lamp | 3/25/2007 |
Q: The lamp is old (the person I purchased the stain glass lamp said that it was 100 years old, not ...
A: any place there is old solder need's to be cleaned to a shiny surfacetake a piece of fine emery ...
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| Broken lamp shade | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I found a tiffany style lamp shade that is broken. I want to take it to a repair shop in my town to ...
A: yes i believe you are talking about the metal vase cap at the top of lamp this can be removed and ...
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| lead came pattern to copper foil technique | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I am mostly a beginner to stained glass and have only learned the copper foil technique. I want to ...
A: if the pattern is already designed for lead came just allow a little less space between pieces all ...
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| removing an unmatched color | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I have just finished a panel and notice one of the pieces of glass should have been a different ...
A: the only way to repair this is take your glass cutter and make scores every two inches both up and ...
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| cement for leaded glass | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I would like a formula for the cement of putty for leaded glass cupboard panels. Thank you
A: here is recipe 4 part's whiting 2 part's plaster of paris 1 part turpintine 1part boiled linseed oil ...
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| Stained Glass Putty Recipe | 1/21/2007 |
Q: Do you have a good stained glass putty recipe?
A: yes but i have to look it up you see i haven't used it in 30 year's i only use copper foil and it's ...
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| Stain Glass Church Windows | 1/5/2007 |
Q: How do you reseal a stain glass window, that has water seeping through.
A: when the window's were made a slurry was made consisting of cement lime linseed oil lamp black this ...
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| repair frame on stained glass window | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have a large (3' x 4') stained glass window with an old wood frame around it. I would like to ...
A: you didn't say if there are reinforcing bar's most this size do or did any how you can do just be ...
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| Lamp modification | 12/13/2006 |
Q: Chester, What is your advice for touching up jagged solder seams on a foiled panel lamp? A couple of ...
A: sound's like your doing the right thing but using either not hot enough iron and i suspect your ...
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