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Valerie McCartney

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Visit our web site at www.churchwindows.net. I can answer questions about restoration and repair of stained glass windows and their surrounds. I can, also, answer technical questions regarding matching old glass, glass painting (kiln-fired), waterproofing panels (cementing), re-inforcing, removal, and installation. I can not answer questions on glass casting, Dalle de Verre, or glass blowing.

Experience in the area

I have owned and operated Full Spectrum Stained Glass, Inc. since 1988. (www.churchwindows.net)

Organizations
The Stained Glass Association of America, The American Glass Guild, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan

Organizations

The Stained Glass Association of America, The American Glass Guild, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan

What do you like about this subject?

What I like about stained glass is the versatility: The changes in appearance as the light changes; The many different styles and techniques; And the fact that every day I am allowed to either help preserve history, through restoration, or, create history with new stained glass windows.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Stained glass, much like life, is a continual learning experience. Each job that our studio works on presents new challenges and situations. I hope to continue to learn new and better techniques and ideas every day. I hope to continually improve the way that our studio functions. I hope I always love my job!

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Timeliness 9.86
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 1
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 299
  • Volunteer Since 2004-09-15
  • Prestige Points 2624

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Recent Answers from Valerie McCartney

2009-10-11 Foil Iron Tip:

Dear Laurel, I use the same soldering iron and tips for lead, copper foil, brass, etc. I do use wider and narrower tips on occasion and depending on application. You may want to ask your supplier this

2009-10-06 Damaged Stained Glass Window:

Dear Leon, This type of window, although quite beautiful, has no unique characteristics that would determine who the original artist was. Have you looked on the glass and lead cames for some type of

2009-10-02 zinc cames:

Dear Sinead, If your supplier does not carry zinc came, you can try www.edhoy.com. You need to cut the came with a saw for metal instead of a lead knife and soldering will be a bit different. If you

2009-09-24 Reinforcement:

Dear Nancy, After reviewing your questions, I see you do not have a lot of experience, so let me first suggest you go on the Stained Glass Association of America (www.stainedglass.org) web site and

2009-09-12 bulging in stained glass window:

Dear Willy, I believe the window you have described is called a Catherine Wheel window. It is difficult to give you good advise on your question with out examining your window. Improperly installed

 

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