Round Window

by Quinn

I have made several windows using either copper foil or lead or a combination of both. I have a 32" round window in my home that I wanted to replace with a stained glass window. I selected my pattern and cut and ground all the pieces. When I had them on my board (34" square I made for the window) I saw that I didn't have an edge. It was then that I realized I did not know how to lead a round window. I called the owner of the local stained glass shop and she said, "I start with my largest piece." My largest piece was a petal and I didn't know how it would end up a circle. I searched the Web, but didn't find what I needed. I wrote Sue for help. (Earlier, she'd sent an email saying she was caring for her mother so I worried that she was unavailable.) To my surprise, she responded quickly and gave me directions on how to start. It is wonderful to get help when you need it! It took me three days to lead this window. I had to re-grind every piece--even the bevels. I worried about getting the right dimensions because they had to be exact or Modern Glass would not accept it for installation. I am happy to say that with Sue's help it is now installed.

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