How to Clean Stained Glass Before Applying Copper Foiling
by Tim
(North Carolina)
I know that I read somewhere that it is best not to clean the glass with windex before putting on the foil. What do you recommend? Thanks
Answer
Alcohol..I just use a paper towel dampened with alcohol to wipe the edges of the glass as I foil. It also seems to make the foil stick better (an added bonus).
I have my alcohol in a spray bottle. I spray the whole piece and wipe it well before foiling. If I have to re-foil after removing foil, I clean the glue encrusted edges with acetone.
