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Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady"

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions regarding lead, copper foil, reinforcement, repair, soldering, patina, panel lamps, kaleidoscopes, boxes, water prisms, and designing. I have limited experience with bead making, but could answer basic questions. Visit my web site at http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com

Experience in the area

I have been working with and teaching stained glass for 34 years. For many years my husband and I owned a large stained glass studio, doing custom work, repairs and restorations, as well as selling supplies and teaching classes. We now run our business from home doing repair and restoration work. My web site keeps me busy, adding new material, and answering questions via my "Ask Sue For Help" page and through email.

Education/Credentials

My years of experience are my only credentials. I have taken many classes in different areas of stained glass work, over the years, most of them from well know stained glass artists.

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Rev Dr Dwight	08/06/09	10	10	10	10	Very Helpful and pleasant conversation via email
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Recent Answers from Sue Spire "The Stained Glass Lady"

2009-10-30 hanger for stained glass ornament:

Hi Ruth, You need to use copper or brass for it to form a solid solder joint. There's a tutorial on this page http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/finish-the-edges.html about making jump rings/hanging

2009-10-20 assembly of very large window:

Hi Lori, Yes, you can construct your window using copper foil. To insure strength, use copper restrip anywhere there is a hinge joint or even a hint of a hinge joint. Make sure the strips go from one

2009-09-29 Appraisal of stained glass for resale:

Hi, I'd say $1500 to $2000 would be a fair price to ask for the window. However, it could go for more or less depending on it's age and condition. From the picture, it looks like it's in good condition

2009-09-24 mixing came types:

This is part of an article I wrote for Ezine Articles. It explains the technique for using copper restrip: To prevent bowing and sagging over the years, windows that exceed 4 square feet in total dimension

2009-09-24 mixing came types:

Yes, it would be perfectly okay to mix lead and zinc. However, why don't you use all lead? It will be just as strong, easier to use and the border will all look the same. I don't know if you plan on

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