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Aug 30, 2010, cleaning a combo piece of lead and foil

I have created a piece that has both lead and foil. What is the best way to clean it and patina it so the piece looks consistent? Answer Clean the entire

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Aug 30, 2010, Photo Gallery two shows the first 50 pictures submitted to the photo gallery

Photo gallery two is where you can view the first

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Aug 29, 2010, To Patina or not to patina??

Hello, I just completed a large piece (large for me, 36x24). It has a zinc edge. Do I have to patina the piece? will it discolor if I do not patina it?

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Aug 23, 2010, Pricing Stained Glass Projects

Is there a formula for pricing stained glass pieces? Answer Pricing has so many variables that it's difficult to give a one size fits all formula. A

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Aug 23, 2010, patterns

I am new to this. Tomorrow night is my class and I need a pattern that has either 4 or 5 sides. I do not know what this means. Answer I'm sorry, but

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Aug 23, 2010, Patina problem

i urgently need some black patina but my supplier is closed today. I must have my piece ready today. can i use black shoe polish on the lead? Answer

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Aug 21, 2010, Silver foil on textured glass

I have followed all your advice on foiling but still cannot silver foil to stick to textured glass. I've even used a fiddle stick to burnish. Is there

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Aug 18, 2010, lead came in jewelry

Can you use lead came to make stained glass jewelry. Answer Lead rubbing against the skin (as in wearing it in jewlery) is not safe. A safe alternative

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Aug 18, 2010, Cutting Zinc for framing

New to stained glass, and trying to finish my first project with a 1/2in. U-channel zinc frame. What kind of cutters do i need to cut the frame pieces

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Aug 18, 2010, hog

Made from foil and primarily spectrum glass. It's about 25 x 27 framed

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Aug 18, 2010, Desk Organizer

Copper foil desk caddy to organize Post-It notes, pens, paper clips, etc. The shape was custom-made to fit the available surface of my desk at work, and

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Aug 16, 2010, SOLDERING

I'm having problems with soldering. It's not smooth and some areas it looks burnt. Answer You'll find a soldering tutorial Her

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Aug 16, 2010, Glass Jig

Hi Sue. I haven't been able to figure out how to make a jig so that I can cut multiple pieces that HAVE to be exact. I have tried to just measure and

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Aug 16, 2010, Bones

I made this stained glass for my husband who wrote a novel about Pirates called The Devil's Prey

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Aug 16, 2010, 4 New Pieces

Done using foi

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Aug 16, 2010, making pattern

I am making a pattern but need to use only 3/8 H lead (3/16 H lead interior channel) do I subtract the 3/16 from my HxW only when measuring the pattern?

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Aug 16, 2010, Lead Came Angle

I would like to make a Prairie Style lamp using lead came (or zinc came). How do you make the corners where two pieces of glass come together at 90 degrees

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Aug 16, 2010, 3 Fun Pieces!

Made with found objects, including a floor grate. Made in Wisconsin. Thanks for letting us share

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Aug 16, 2010, Carousel Horse

Carousel Horse done in foil, Approx. 22 x 23 inche

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Aug 16, 2010, Sugden Custom Stained Glass - Birds

I like to do fused glass and do a lot of projects for friends.

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Aug 16, 2010, soldering iron tip

How do you know when you need a new soldering iron or iron tip? Answer There are so many ways to tell if you need anew tip. Here are some of the most

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Aug 16, 2010, Fume Trap Recommendation

Hi Sue, I have been considering buying a fume trap to catch the fumes given off while soldering. I went to a few websites and am not sure what to buy.

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Aug 16, 2010, Little window

I am making a small 6 1/2x11 window for my daughter. It is going to be put into a very old door that has 9 little windows. She wants the centre in stained

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Aug 16, 2010, Garden stakes

I have been trying to figure out how to make my own stained glass garden stakes. I can do the glass part but don't know how to attach it to a metal stake

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Aug 16, 2010, Patina on SOLDER

This is my second project - I have no problems with Patina on my first stained glass project - the solder turns black and evenly. I did the same way in

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Aug 7, 2010, more stuff

these are all done with foil.......hope you like them.

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Aug 7, 2010, Kitchen Light

(This pitcure sucks) I found the frame in a scrap box at the -Stained Glass Lady- (Vancouver WA.)Its 5X7 made a couple small flowers and hung them from

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Aug 7, 2010, Wayno's Giraffe

A giraffe made for a friend who just loves them

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Aug 7, 2010, Laurie's Pansy Trio Panel

This is a purple pansy trio made for a kitchen cabinet

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Aug 3, 2010, Iron temperatures

Hi Sue, I'm just wondering about the differences between 60 or 70 watt soldering irons, compared to 80 or 100 watt. I have never used anything less than

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