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Expert Profile: Vic Rothman

Expertise:  I can answer questions concerning design,fabrication, repair, restoration,and instillation of stained glass windows. I know about the history and technique of stained glass. Former member of the restoration committee of The Stained Glass Association of America.

Experience in the area
I have over 36 years experience in the stained glass field. I have done craft shows, managed a stained glass retail store, taught classes, was a studio foreman and have had my own studio for over 16 years.Former restoration committee member of the Stained Glass Association of America. Founding member of The American Glass Guild.

Organizations
Stained Glass Association of America
The British Society of Master Glass Painters
New York Landmarks Conservancy
Association for Preservation Technology International
American Institute foe Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
American Glass Guild

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2386
Knowledge   9.89   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.68   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   9.91   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
311
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thank you very much for the full info on reinforcing bars. I don't know that I have seen fins for sale wider than 1/8", but now I will hunt for them.
(Tanya on 09/14/08)
thank you for all your help, when in hawaii please feel free to contact me! Aloha Leilani
(leilani on 09/13/08)
Appreciated the advice. Put me at ease, and I completed the job with assurance. My client was VERY pleased
(Wes on 09/13/08)
He is very informative and really gives an honest and professional advise.
(leilani on 09/09/08)
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Recent Answers from Vic Rothman
2008-09-13  mixing of hxtal epoxy Yes you need to use a scale. The mixing needs to be done by weight. Mix only the amount of epoxy that you are going to use. You can put any excess mixed epoxy in the freezer, but it will only keep for...
2008-09-13  hxtal repair Loosen the glass in the window as much as possible. Aline and tape the back of the damaged glass. After mixing the epoxy, use a wooden toothpick and "pick up" one drop of epoxy on the tip. Put the drop...
2008-09-03  repair epoxy I use hxtal for 99% of all the gluing that I do. However I know people that prefer silicone. Epoxy forms a hard bond that is good in most cases. Silicone forms a flexible bond that may be appropriate if...
2008-09-03  stained glass outdoor protection Stained glass windows have been in use as exterior windows for over 1000 years without the need of protection from the weather. If you have a damaged window, then you need to repair it. Not cover it...
2008-08-31  Stability cementing will help a bit. But strength comes from good designs and proper support , as in various types of rebar VIC'S REBAR '101' As seen in past posts there is alot of debate about...
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