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Copper Patina With an Antique Look

I am making a piece that is 8 by 73. I want to use copper patina. The look that I want is the antique finish not the bright shiny patina. Should I

Making a Form For Stained Glass
Lampshades or Bowls

How can I make a mold that I can use to make unusual shaped bowls or lampshades? I want to be able to do the copper foil method and make bowls

Changing The Color of Solder In A Window

We just purchased a house that has stained glass in the entryway. My inquiry is about changing the solder color if possible. I'd like to paint or melt

Medieval Stain Glass Patterns Needed

I am helping my son do research for his history class and he has to do it on, of all things, the history of stain glass during medieval times, and he

Dark Red /Burgundy Glass Needed

I have searched the internet and art glass catalogs for dark red glass - plain or patterned but not streaky or wispy. What I've ordered that looks

MAC Glue

I've just learned about a new glue for stained glass. It was developed for long time mosaic artist, Tina McIntire when she became frustrated with all

Looking For Dogwood Pattern

Sue, I have been enjoying making stained glass items for over 22 years now. Recently, I have taken on more than just an occassional order from a

Copper Foil Mil/Thickness

Is one copper foil mil/thickness better to use for deep curves than another weight? Does that make sense? I've been using 7/32, and I'm graduating to

Paper Patterns Falling Off Glass When They Get Wet

I have tried several different brands of spray glue to glue paper patterns to the glass. When I grind them & they get wet they tend to fall off of

Tack Soldering

My instructions for my project is to tack solder another piece of glass onto another piece of glass. What does that mean and how do I do it? It is a