http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/free-patterns-for-stained-glass-blog.html The Free Patterns For Stained Glass Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions, changes, and new tutorials added to the freepatternsforstainedglass.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us free patterns for stained glass Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:05 GMT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:05 GMT freepatternsforstainedglass.com http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/grinder-chipping-glass.html I have a number of grinder related questions. First, I have a Inland Wizard IV grinder and am using standard grit bits. I've noticed that unless Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:31:30 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/corrosion-on-finished-piece.html Please can you advise me? When I finish a piece it looks fine. Then within a couple of weeks there is white corrosion on the soldered seams - making the Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:48:14 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/which-solder-do-i-use-for-copper-foil.html What is the best solder to use when using copper foil? Answer You can solder copper foil with either 50/50 or 60/40 solder. 60/40 is used most often, Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:43:23 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/mirror-tile-keeps-showing-black-spots.html my mosaic mirror tile keeps geting black spots .the art work is beautifull but after some weeks the black spots show up . why Answer It happens because Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:39:42 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/unique-shapes.html i am wondering if it is possible, or if anyone has created a stained glass piece from random pieces of glass. is it possible in any way to construct something Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:24:40 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/cutting-mirrored-glass.html I have just made a panel using mirror and mirror back glasses. Is there a technique for reducing the chips that occur in the backing when grinding the Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:13:54 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/stephanies-church-window.html 20+ hours. Copper foil and lead Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:46:04 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/riviera-spirit.html I made this decoration on security glass stadip 44/2, when I first settled down in Antibes, Cote d'Azur, 7 years ago. It's an overlay technique, with my Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:54:51 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/cutting-a-glass-christmas-ball.html I am trying to cut around the diameter of a common Glass Christmas Ball. I am sure you know the kind. Available everywhere in various colors. . . red, Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:44:25 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/wash-before-or-after-patina.html Do I wash my pendant before or after i use patina? Answer Wash your pendant before you apply patina. Once the patina is applied you can wipe off the excess Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:31:23 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/mottled-glass.html Which side of mottled glass is the right side? Answer I don't know which mottled glass you are using, but some of it has a fairly smooth and shiny surface Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:37:48 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/how-to-remove-a-small-window-in-a-wooden-grid.html I have an older door that has multiple (18) small window panes in it. There is a raised wooden grid between each window and I am not sure how to get the Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:11:07 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/zinc-came.html Does anyone sell 3/4 zinc H channel Answer Try Here Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:07:14 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/maximum-panel-size-for-a-door.html Hi, I want to make or commission someone else to make a stained glass panel to go in a internal door. I worry about the size however, its 99cm x 59cm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:03:55 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/another-tip-for-reworking-copper-foil.html I found that if you tear up a copper foil project that the copper foil leaves a residue on the glass. Just washing it doesn't get rid of the sticky residue, Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:55:02 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/foil-sizes-for-small-pieces.html I need to foil small pieces..what size foil should I use? Answer 3/16 or 5/32 might work, but since glass does vary in thickness, it is difficult to Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:54:45 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/glue-wear-tear.html I have a book of mosaic shapes glued to clear glass. What would be the ideal glue for such a purpose? I've tried Weldbond, E 6000, & several without success. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:08:59 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/glass-mosaic.html can I cut glass sheets and use them with grout to make a mosaic table top? Answer Yes you can. However, you do need to glue the glass down before you Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:58:08 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/creating-the-back-for-a-stained-glass-photo-frame.html I've designed a stained glass photo frame but I don't know how to put and keep the photo in place or how to make the stand for at the back of the frame. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:11:07 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/pewter-patina.html I see nothing about using Pewter Patina. I have seen this result and like it....but it is hard to find (internet OK, but shipping is almost the same amount). Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:22:31 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/trouble-with-copper-patina-on-nonleaded-solder.html I live in the southwest and pick up shards of glass from old dumps and arroyos and make sun catchers and pendants using the copper foil method. As with Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:09:42 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/drilling-holes-in-stained-glass.html I have tried to drill holes in tumbled glass to make jewelry and have so far been unsuccessful. I've tried a diamond drill bit on a drill press but that Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:41:41 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/glass-on-glass-mosaic-issue-with-glue.html I use weldbond in my glass on glass mosaic projects. I used to use another white type glue but it went out of business. The issue I am having is this: Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:39:26 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/patina-tap-water.html I note your comment about using tap water to rinse after cleaning and the way it may affect the finish of the patina applied because of elements in the Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:32:18 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/paint-pens.html I am having problems with my paint pens. They work great, then all of a sudden, they won't write or they leak all over the place. Any suggestions. Thank Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:39:12 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/pattern-cutting.html when cutting patterns, do you cut the inside of the line or the outside? Answer Inside the line. If you cut outside the line the glass pieces will be Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:37:55 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/exposing-a-tiffany-window-to-the-elements.html Hi, I am about to create 3 windows for a church. Two 3'x1.5' arches and one 6'X3' arch. Now the client does not want to install a plain glass on the outside Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:34:06 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/south-park-new-to-craft.html New to stained glass.. sister loves South Park and made these for he Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:56:19 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/poisonous.html i know verdigris patina is very poisonous. are there non-poisonous patinas and which ones are they? thanks Answer No there aren't any non toxic patinas. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:53:14 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/tin-cans.html Can I use patina on tin cans? I use it instead of pewter... Answer I don't know. That's something I never tried. I imagine if the cans are pure tin and Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:37:22 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/glasscuttingtechniques.html Learn some helpful glass cutting techniques that will make successful cutting much easier. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:05 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/wood-duck.html My Dad asked for a wood duck so I found a picture that he particularly liked and created a pattern from it. After I finally got the duck pattern accurate Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:45:19 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/tasha.html sait la photo de notre petit chien on a fait le plan et sa pris 20 heures de travail j'espere que vous l'aimerez Translated it says knows the photo of Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:43:17 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/gargoyle.html Friend requested a gargoyle as a xmas present for a friend. My 10th piece. I'm self taught, this is my own design, 10 x 34 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:39:29 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/framing-a-rectangle-with-an-arched-top.html I need to frame a rectangle with arch shaped top...I was planning to use zinc on the sides and bottom and lead for the arched top....is the correct? Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:37:05 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/markers.html What markers can you use on stained glass? Sharpies? Answer Many people use Sharpies. Just make sur it is a permanent marker. It will clean off of the Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:31:57 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/water-mold.html how do I remove water mold from the lead around the glass? Answer Rub the lead with fine steel wool or bronze wool, or use a copper wire brush. Then Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:27:16 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/paint-the-lead-came-a-different-color-on-an-entry-door.html I have an entry door that has leaded glass sandwiched between two glass panels. The came has been painted gold and I would like it to look like lead. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:20:07 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/copper-patina3.html When I first apply copper patina the finish is bright and shiny but it soon dulls down to a motley pattern How do I prevent this Answer Go Here for Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:59:42 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/lead-came-bending.html I am making fan lights and would like to do the border with lead came. Do I need a lead came bender to do this. I do have a came bender, but is it practical, Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:33:52 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/zinc-rebar-versus-copper-restrip.html I am trying to replicate a Frank Lloyd Wright Willits house piece for our bathroom window. The overall dimensions of the piece is 46 wide by 57 tall. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:32:05 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/warped-stained-glass-window.html The front windows of my house are made of wood frames with stained glass. The design of the glass is diamond shape multi-color glass that is held together Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:16:55 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/orchids.html Constructed using the copper foil method from a pattern in Chantal's Orchid Patterns Book. It took a very long time to cut grind and foil the 132 pieces Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:29:30 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/lyndas-quilt.html This project was done using the copper foil method and took about 12 hours. I found the quilt block pattern online and adjusted it to fit the wrought Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:25:30 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/framing-a-large-foil-project.html Hello, all I have just been commissioned to build my first church window - not too large, thank God! It is an arch that will go over the church door, Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:23:53 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/water-prism-tinning.html Hi, I have two questions about the water prism 1) I'd like my water prism to have a silver finish inside and out so I was wondering if it would it create Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:57:57 GMT http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/burned-tip.html I accidentally left my soldering iron on over night. Is there any way to recover or re-tin the tip or do I just chuck away and buy anew? Thanks, Sue -- Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:53:53 GMT