Stained Glass

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2012-02-09 Stained Glass - Large trapezoid window:

Dear Eden,    My comments and answers follow.  * I strive to make reinforcing a part of the design and maybe you would want to consider that for future panels. A general rule of thumb is reinforcing should

2012-01-27 Stained Glass - copper foil stained glass:

Debbie,    I think there will be no problem using copper foil in this application. It is not, in the true sense, an architectural setting as I understand your description.    Since the your panel will

2012-01-25 Stained Glass - soldering:

Hi Linda,    I have a web site with stained glass tutorials. You can read the soldering copper foil tutorial Here    That should

2012-01-20 Stained Glass - putty:

Putty is made up of two basic ingredients. Whiting and linseed oil. Then there are various things  people add to the basic mix. I have broken this stuff into four categories.  1- Powders: whiting, plaster

2012-01-16 Stained Glass - Restoration of zinc glass panel.:

The only way the patina will take to the zinc is if the  zinc looks like new. You are going to have to steel wool (000) and get to bright shiny metal. You should also be aware that it is difficult to get