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Stained Glass/Questions Answered by Expert Stephen Byrne
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Kiln temperature and firing time | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I finished painting the outline of my project. I used "Glassline" although I don't know the ... A: I am sorry but I haven't used "Glassline". All I can say is that, for painted stained glass, it is ... | |
| construction of light box | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I saw your answer to Jess about construction of light box and also checked out your picture from ... A: You ask about using an old shower door. It's important that you establish whether or not this ... | |
| Cutting paterns | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that some of my glass pieces are not big enough to fit the space? It seems that I have ... A: I can tell you something that may be useful, but (1) we ourselves paint on glass rather than do ... | |
| kiln fired paints | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I need the formula for mixing reusch kiln fired paints from powder to paint Thanks Larry A: We all need to be clear that there isn't a "formula" as such. It's not that scientific. The basic ... | |
| Getting an image on glass | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have done copper foil for a few years now. I want to make a panel with an image of my son's face ... A: I think you are correct in your assessment. That is, either you find some moreorless mechanical ... | |
| Name of the paint | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I would be much grateful if you could kindly clarify a few basic doubts regarding authentic stained ... A: There are various names of paints which are used to draw faces and figures on authentic stained ... | |
| William Lyalds the Younger stained glass | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: My family and I just moved into a historic home with stained glass windows. The historical ... A: I am so sorry that I don't know anything about William Lyalds the Younger. And I've looked in all ... | |
| Face Painting | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I do have the book "The Art of Painting" which is good but fails to go into skin color ... A: There isn't ONE answer. The choice of glass, for example, depends of course on the intended color of ... | |
| leaded glass | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me the details of any short courses in how do stained glass and leaded glass. Are ... A: There are certainly various places in the UK where you can learn how to make leaded lights. Can you ... | |
| glass kiln use | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice on a difficult firing program. We have undertaken a project of a window which ... A: Bill - Thanks for asking us our views. (1) Different makes of glass each have different annealing ... | |
| Panting Stained Glass Zinc Metal Frame | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the best method and type of paint to use when finsihing a metal zinc frame. I was ... A: I am so sorry but this is largely outside of my experience. What I can say is that when I paint ... | |
| stained glass windows | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: my friend is really interested in learning how to make stained glass windows, im having trouble ... A: Rachel, I am sure it will be possible to find somewhere, but I would say that, if a better place is ... | |
| glass paints for fusing | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Our stained glass store recently bought a glass paint kit from Reusche to start fusing new designs ... A: Good question! Briefly, there are indeed guidelines. But it's also true that, up to a certain point, ... | |
| gas kilns | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested is buying a kiln for painting on glass. All the kilns I've come accross are electric ... A: I'm not sure what country you're in, but here in the UK one can certainly get gas-powered kilns in ... | |
| Stained glass supplies | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase lead for my project. Are there specific makes of lead or will lead from any ... A: There are differences in lead came depending on the maker. Ours is hand-milled by a mand called ... | |
| creative options for window repair. | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Is there any way to hide a crack on a stained glass window? The window is about 15 years old and the ... A: Without seeing the window, I cannot be specific. Sometimes we have hidden a crack by attaching a ... | |
| painting & firing milk glass | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a porcelain artist. Recently someone gave me some beautiful milk glass plates. I want to ... A: I must start by saying that I haven't worked with milk glass. We ourselves most often work with ... | |
| Painting technick | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: After this, I will try to swich to the mentioned paint, but for this I also need your help. Never ... A: Anna, It is fine to ask a lot of questions, but, for me to answer them, I need to send you some ... | |
| Glass painting technic | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Im using for painting the glass Heraeus H31 pigment but I don't know what is the best solvent for ... A: Anna, I am very sorry to say I do not have any experience of this kind of paint. We use paints from ... | |
| Light Box | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I would like to build my own light box. Can you please advise on how I go about this? I've noticed ... A: Jess. Various points. (1) The light box needs ventilation. You can ventilate either by drilling ... | |
| fusing & painting large panels/windows | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Your studio is wonderful and thank you for continuing the art of glass painting. My question is as ... A: Paul, Fusing is outside my knowledge. But 2 key factors are (1) the compatability of the different ... | |
| How to charge for stained glass lamp. | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Since I'm a hobbyist, I purchase all materials with a retail price. Now someone I know asked me to ... A: I cannot answer your question completely but I hope I can help a little. If you're making lamps ... | |
| soldering | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: Could you give me any tips on how to make the finished soldering stay nice and shiney and silvery ... A: Jane, Thank you for your question. This is a little bit outside our experience because, in the ... | |
| Repair | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a stained glass window at our church that had a rock thrown through the middle of it. One ... A: This may be a simple job, but it may be a complicated job. Without seeing the site, I cannot say. ... | |
| reinforcing stained glass "internally" | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I am wanting to reinforce stained glass windows which do not contain any straight lines in the ... A: Jet, would you consider reinforcing the lead by soldering over it? This is what you do. Assemble the ... | |
| Kiln temperatures | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I want to get a kiln so I would be able to learn to do painting on my stained glass. I am after a ... A: there, For firing glass paint, you won't typically need to go higher than 680 centigrade / 1260 ... | |
| Church window center piece broke | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: One of the center pieces in our stained glass window is broken, they are put together with lead. ... A: Sara, In principle, the answer is yes, but it calls for care and experience. Sometimes it is better ... | |
Stained Glass
Answers by Expert:
Stephen Byrne
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Traditional and innovative techniques for kiln-fired painting on glass, for example, questions concerning firing schedules, how to mix paint, tools & equipment, media, techniques for applying paint, and so forth. I can do other areas but I think you are covered.
Experience
I'm a director of the Williams & Byrne stained glass studio in the UK, specialising in design and painting on glass. We are also an accredited conservation studio (by assessment, not payment!). Please see www.williamsandbyrne.com. We're writing a downloadable book on the techniques of glass painting. Please see www.beautifulglasspainting.com.
Education/Credentials
MA (HONS) in philosophy from Saint Andrew's University (Scotland), D.Phil (ie. a doctorate) from University College, Oxford University.
Past/Present Clients
Architects, designers, churches, private clients
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