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Nov 20, 2009, broken glass pane in a leaded glass panel door
Hello I have a door that is roughly 50 yrs old, it has a broken pane in the middle of the door, the pane is etched glass and each pane is set in place
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Nov 19, 2009, When Did Foil Replace Lead?
When did copper foil replace lead? Answer Tiffany developed the copper foil technique in the late 1800s, so it's been around for a long time.
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Nov 19, 2009, Hershey the Chocolate Lab
I made this panel of my sister's Chocolate Lab just the month before he died just short of his 13th birthday. She really loved this tribute to
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Nov 19, 2009, 'Raj' the Bengal Tiger
I made the pattern for 'Raj' from a picture in a calendar. It is 18 x 22 copper foiled with a copper patina. Whiskers are copper wire. The frame is
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Nov 17, 2009, Ringstar running plier stores in India
Hi Guru's, I am new to stained glass and am looking around for someone in India who sells Ringstar sunning pliers. Thanks in advance. Regards Leo
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Nov 16, 2009, Broken Window with Lead Frame
A central panel in a multi paneled window got broken. Who can fix such things? Can a novice such as myself do it? The glass seems normal although it
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Nov 16, 2009, Lampshade Repair
Hi Sue, I am repairing a basic lampshade where the foil seams have come away from 4 out of 6 panels, and the lampshade has collapsed out of shape. The
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Nov 15, 2009, Zinc and Patinia
The patinia will not stick to the zinc what can I do. Answer Make sure the zinc is absolutely clean before you use patina on it. Most zinc comes
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Nov 15, 2009, Zine Came is Oxidized and Won't Hold Solder
When I first purchase zinc, it solders fine. But after it oxidzes, I can scrub it with soap and a wire brush and steel wool, but most of the solder
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Nov 15, 2009, Plugged Toyo Pistol Grip Cutter
The oil does not seem to be dispensing when I cut glass. I think it is plugged, but I don't seem to be able to unplug it. Any tips? Thanks Kerstine
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Nov 12, 2009, Is Glass Eye in $ format?
Hi, I like the look of the Glass Eye professional program. I emailed them a while ago with a question but haven't heard - doesn't seem surprising by
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Nov 11, 2009, Palm Tree
This pannel dosn't have a home yet. I am not sure what I want to use it for. It is Bamboo up one side and a palm up the other. I used cut wine, beer,
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Nov 11, 2009, Bamboo
This is a bamboo panel I made to cover a light above my terrarium. It is made with wine and beer bottles that I cut into strips.
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Nov 9, 2009, Patina for Zinc Came Questions
do you have the contact information for the State of the Art, Inc for their black patina for zinc? any other tips for making the color more even?
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Nov 8, 2009, Pattern Precision and Foil Width
As an engineer and woodworker, I appreciated your comments about the need for precision when cutting out the pattern and foiling. I have two questions
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Nov 1, 2009, Copper Foil on a Leaded Window???
I have an old lead came window that was my Dads but a few panes are broken. Is there any problem if I replaced them with copper foiled glass instead
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Nov 1, 2009, Question about Strength of Copper foil in Windows
Hi, I'm making a large window project (5ftx5ft) and I was wondering about the strength of copper foil and what I needed to do, if anything to
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Nov 1, 2009, lamp panel angles
How do I figure out how big of an angle my lamp panels need? Answer To be quite honest, I don't know...but I know someone that does. He has built
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Nov 1, 2009, White Residue on Patina
I made a set of suncatchers for my daughter's school as a fundraiser. I hurriedly finished them (patina included)and left on vacation. Ten days
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Oct 30, 2009, Trouble with copper foil sticking to glass
I am having trouble with getting my copper foil to stick to the glass. And before you ask, I have ground the glass, cleaned it well and also wiped it
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Oct 30, 2009, Storing Copper Foil
What is the best way to store copper foil? Answer Store it in a zip lock bag. Keep it away from high heat. Some people store it in a refrigerator if
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Oct 30, 2009, Waterproof Marking Pens for English Method
I want to try the English method - tracing patterns onto my glass instead of cutting out individual pattern pieces. I currently use the Sharpie
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Oct 30, 2009, What is Copper Patina
Hi there, I've been soldering for years and am self taught and have never known what makes up copper patina. Answer Hi Deborah, Copper Patina is
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Oct 24, 2009, Pattern
Hello Sue, Wonderful site~ I bought your box making pdf book and it's very helpful. Thank you The pattern your washing with the vegtables on it- Is
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Oct 23, 2009, Shiny Finished Lead Came
what do i have to do to keep the lead came bright and shiny,,if i want it that way,,i cant seem to find a good solution,,any help would be gratefully
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Oct 19, 2009, Numbers
I am interested in doing an address piece and am having difficulty finding a pattern to use for numbers. Any suggestions as to a pattern or stencil
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Oct 19, 2009, My big cat
This is my first drawing of my
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Oct 19, 2009, Painting Over Stained Glass Door Insert
I just had a new front door installed. There is a decorative stained glass insert that is more revealing than I like ( I can see very clearly
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Oct 15, 2009, Birdie is perched!
Hung the peacock this past weekend at its new home... On to the next grind! The peacock has over 350 pieces of glass and is glued/soldered to a
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Oct 14, 2009, Time Limit Between Soldering and Copper Patina
Can you wait 24 to 48 hours after you solder and before you put on the super brite copper patina? I have heard that you must patina within an hour of
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