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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 ...

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 markers ...

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 outside,...

Antique Victorian Panel by Marick  Hi
I absolutely love the Antique Victorian Panel by Marick in the "Show of your work" section. I would like to do 2 panels for the windows on either ...

Stepping stone failure  After waiting 3 days I flipped my stepping stone out of the mold and was upset to see that the cement must of oozed out between the glass and the sticky ...

writing on glass  I don't have a problem, I was just wondering, what can I use to write on glass. I'm making xmas ornaments and would like to put my granddaughters names ...

Dome shaped lampshades  Hi Sue,
I read your tutorial on lamp shades & it is very helpful. I am trying to construct a 10 sided dome shaped shade. The shade has 6 rows. Each ...

Unable to Make a Break  I can make straight cuts all day long, but when it comes to a curve or anything other than a straight line I am unable to make it break right.


Answer ...

Pattern Resizing Program such as Rapid Resizer  Thanks for the opportunity to ask a question. As I'm sure you already know, the Mac platform is used by the vast majority of designers, and is generally ...

How to start doing stained-glass  I have always wanted to try my hand at doing stained-glass. But the class is very expensive, so I did not try. My friend who has passed away has left me ...

Cutting Out a Pattern  Hi Sue

I'm having trouble cutting out my paper patterns. I have foil shears and I cut inside my pattern. When I lay what I cut on the pattern I have ...

Stain glass window installation  My home has transom windows and I would like to make stained glass windows for them. I was advised it would be difficult to remove the window and insert ...

Need a Four Leaf Clover Pattern  I need a pattern for a 2' square window , that is a four leaf clover. Do you have one or can you tell me where to find one? Luanna Kerlin

Check the ...

Working with Solder  I displayed an interest in making projects out of stained glass so my fiance bought me the entire package to get me started. I cut some glass and did the ...

What is the Best Type of Soldering Iron?  What is the best type of iron? i.e. watts, etc.

Answer

These two irons are what I would recommend. They aren't the least expensive, but they are ...

Shaping Copper Wire  I would like to know how you put copper wire in a pattern. I am new to stained glass and i am still learning about everything. I am learning everything ...

Garden Stakes  I want to make some garden stakes as gifts for my gardening friends. Will copper foil pieces hold up outdoors or should I use lead? And if I use lead,...

How Do I Hang Stained Glass With Zinc Border ?  What is the best product to use to attach to the zinc frame of a stained glass panel so that chain may be attached to it? I am looking for both strength,...

How to Hang a Large Free-Form Piece  This piece has offered me many hours of solitude of focus in a time when my folks were declining. I have found a buyer who wants this hanging from her ...

Is there a section on putting glass on mirrors?  Do you have a section on putting glass on mirrors? What materials do you use for bonding to the mirror and as "grout"?

I haven't seen anything on ...

Transfer Pattern Onto a Mirror  How do You transfer pattern onto mirror to lay pieces

Answer

To transfer the pattern onto mirror, you need to make pattern pieces then place them ...

Cutting oil  Can you use chainsaw "bar and chain" cutting oil in the Toyo and also in your grinder, or will it screw it up?

Answer

I asked my husband about ...

Making a Picture Frame  how do I actually construct the frame to hold the picture? I know what I want the stained glass front to look like but cannot figure out how to affix ...

Tempered Glass Reinforcement for Stained Glass Panel  I am new to stained glass, I just completed a 17" x 48" stained glass panel, I used Zinc came on the border, I have read that for support, I need to back ...

Glass Supplies 

After 25 years, I am getting back into stained glass. I can not find any supply stores in Dallas, TX beyond the craft store type.
I want to buy ...

Safety Precautions for women  Hi Sue,

What safety precautions should women use for lead and soldering concerning birth defects? Should women always use a mask? And if yes, what ...

Picture to Pattern Services  Can you tell me where I can send a picture and have it made into a stained glass pattern?

Thanks,

Answer
Hi Jo Ann,

Paned Expressions and ...

attaching the square lamp cap  Can the cap be attached to the inside of the glass? Or must the glass fit underneath the cap? I was hoping to have a shade just a little larger than that....

4ft x 4ft Bathroom Window  My son has just bought a home with a huge 4 sq. ft. clear glass window. He asked me to put a stained glass window in. I have made oval ones and smaller ...

Textured Glass  When using textured glass, should the textured surface be on the front or back side of the project?

Answer

You can use which ever side looks best ...

Questions About Placing Rings on Sun-Catchers  Any sugestions on an easy way to place rings on sun-catchers? I'm talking about the ring to hold the sun-catcher not decorative rings. I prop my project ...

3 D flowers  Thank you for your tutorial on 3 D flowers! I was wondering if you've ever done a 3 D tulip? I saw one in a a glass shop once while I was on vacation ...

Tips For a One-Handed Glass Worker  I know this is long but please read. I am looking for tips or suggestions on working with stained glass with one hand. I lost my right arm in a motorcycle ...

Moving Wings Patterns  Have you seen a pattern for a Butterfly, Bird or dragons that have movable wings.

Answer

Yes, I have seen them, but not recently. They were available,...

Where Can I Buy Glass in Chattanooga?  Does anyone in the Chattanooga area know where to get Stained Glass other than Hobby Lobby?? They have such a limited selection!

I have seen a couple ...

Grinder Coolant  Hi Sue,
I read somewhere that one can use normal car antifreeze as an effective coolant in glass grinders. It greatly extends the life of diamond cutting ...

A Solution For Our Front Door.  What would you do? We just moved into a pretty Stone Tudor Cottage house (two story) in Pittsburgh, PA. The Front Door has a small window. While standing ...

Soldering While Pregnant  I am a beginner. I took a class a while back and decided that I would make some small stained glass christmas ornaments this year to get back into stained ...

Where Can I Get a Pattern For a Monkey  I have been trying for ages to get a pattern for a monkey. Not fussy what it is either a suncatcher or a pannel but not to complicated as I am really quite ...

Pine Cone & Lake Cabin Patterns  Can you help me fine some patterns for Pine Cones and Lake Cabins. Free or pattern books.

Answer

I'm not aware of any. Perhaps someone, reading ...

Difference in Solders  Hi,

I do not have a local glass shop and I am in need of solder. But due to limited funds and high cost of shipping I am unable to order more solder ...

waterfall pattern  Sue,

Somewhere I have seen a pattern for a waterfall done in stained glass but I can not find it now. It had the water fall coming off large rocks ...

Drawing The Pattern On Glass Pieces  I like to do mosaics using stained glass and a diamond saw. How can I transfer a design onto the glass sheet in order to cut out my pieces? I cannot ...

What Do You Use To Make Hangers For Stained Glass?  What type of metal do you make a hanger out of?

Answer

I assume you are talking about the loops you solder on your finished suncatcher or hanging ...

Replacement Tips For Running Pliers  I ordered replacement tips for my metal running pliers. When they arrived they looked way too small. The company I ordered from told me they only come ...

Exterior Frames for Stained Glass  Sue,

I will be building sidelights for our front door. We live in a cold climate so I want either a double or triple thickness window. I thought having ...

Cleaning A Combination Of Came and Copper Foil  I made a panel with a copper foil soldered center design and lead came borders.

Is it ok to scrub the whole piece with full strength ammonia like ...

Glass Saws  Have you tried and do you recommend glass saws. It seems like a good idea to do small detailed work. They are expensive though.

Which saw do you ...

Equipping a Workshop  Hi Sue,

I find your website very helpful. I was wondering if you could give some pointers or recommend a resource for designing, and equipping a stained ...

Double Glazing  Hi Sue,

I can find very little advice on encapsulating a stained glass panel within a double glazed window unit.

In Europe its important to have ...

Stained Glass Software  I want to get a stained glass software package, but don't know which one. Glass Eye seems to be a good product but it is expensive and I don't know if ...

I Love Your Website...................  Just found this wonderful site of my passion. Christmas is in 4 days, and everything is ready......now I can concentrate on my craft in the New Year 2008....

Zinc Cutting  Hi!

Hope all is well with you!

I am getting back to my stained glass after several years, and I have been told there is a more efficient way to cut ...

Inverse Triangle Cuts  I'm having a terrible hard time trying to cut an inverse triange shape that is part of a piece. (Think of this as a corner of the triangle which cuts ...

Trimming up pieces of glass to reduce grinding  Hi Sue,

I just discovered your awesome website tonight. WOW... You sure have a lot of very helpful information here!! Thank you for that!!

My question ...

What's the Matter With My Glass Cutter?  I haven't cut glass for about 10 years and am starting on a window. How often should the wheel of the cutter be replaced? I've made one window plus about ...

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
...

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
...

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 ...

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 still ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 received....

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 that ...

Material to make top of fish head in mosaics.  I am doing "Nemo" in stained glass mosaics - photo attached. I am stumped as to what to use for his "curls". That piece running down the top of his head....

How to Use Inland Srip and Circle Cutter   Is there anywhere to see a video of how to use this tool. I've checked a lot of different places but can't find how to use it. I'm new to stained glass ...

Decorative Soldering  Hi again Sue,

I'm starting to make some snowflakes and thought it would be fun to add some decorative soldering to some. Do you have any suggestions ...

soldering iron  Hi Sue,
I just got another Weller 100 and the store I bought it from suggested I use the temp controller with it. I was reading through some of the ...

Soldering Iron  Looking to invest in a good soldering iron at a reasonable price...any suggestions?

Answer

I don't know what you consider reasonable price, but ...

Can't Fnd a Clear Beveled Pinecone   I can not find a clear beveled pinecone for a door panel . Do they even make them? And if so where.I can't even find a good pattern book for pinecones....

Mosiac Tiles  Can you tell me the difference, if there is one, to glass and mosiac tiles stained glass? Is the tile still glass and just pre cut into 1/2" pieces or ...

Pricing Stained Glass   How do you go about pricing a stained glass item?

Answer

A pretty simple formula that isn't perfectly accurate, but will work, is to charge the ...

Nose job  I saw the dog pencil holder that you made using a picture and then making the design. How did you do the nose and the two nostrils. It looks like there ...

Hanging Lampshade  I have recently been asked to do a 4 panel stained glass lampshade for a friend of mine. She would like it to hang from the ceiling (using chains) - I'...

Large sidelight  I will be starting a large sidelight (20x80), and will be using the leading process. How do I go about reinforcing this? Should I use rebar? I have done ...

No Daze Glaze  Sue,

Have you tried this product or know of anyone who has? I really don't like to putty my lead projects and this appears to be an alternative. However,...

4 Leg Lamp Spider  Hi Sue
Can you tell me how to use a 4 leg spider in a lamp? I can find how to use a cap, but I like to open the top.
Thank you,
Chuck

Answer ...

Cutting Circles  Each time I use my small circle cutter the circles break down the center. I score the circle, then make 4 scores away from the circle to release. When ...

Scrap Glass and Wind Chimes   Hi Sue,

Is it feasible (as in technically possible) to use stained glass (especially remnants) to make windchimes, OR is there "glass" other than what ...

Wrought Iron FIireplace Screen  I have been doing pic stained glass windows for about 2 years and I was interested in doing the stained glass in the wrought iron fireplace screen. Wanted ...

Trouble finding a pattern or instructions for a wall sconce  Hi! Sue, First I would like to thank you for all the help you have already given me and lots of others I have sent here! Without even knowing! :) I have ...

Large lampshade patterns  Could you give me help on finding a stain glass lamp pattern that is 17 inches in length? I have a set of large bedroom lamps and I want to put stain glass ...

What is the trick to cutting miror?  I've been enjoying stained glass about 3 years, I just resently made a piece that I wanted to put mirror into and it does'nt break along the score line....

Reinforcement Bar  Can I solder the wires back on to a reinforcement bar on a door whilst door still hanging.

Answer
Hi Peta,

I'm assuming the wires are already ...

Forming wire loops/scrolls for decorative edging?  I see some beautiful almost lacy wire decoration on the outside edges of sun catchers. How is the wire bent so symmetrically?

I want so much to add ...

What are the different uses for Ultimate Solder and Quik-Set Solder  I am trying to use some decorative solder on my projects. I see that there are 2 types of solder - ultimate and Quik-Set solder for sale. What is the ...

Whiting vs. Plaster of Paris  Hi Sue,
I have never been able to find "whiting". Is it the same as Plaster of Paris? I have been using the latter for cleaning excess grout off the ...

Cutting Two Curves in One Place  I am having problems with cutting two curves in one piece of glass. One is really a very deep curve and the other is not as deep inside. But i can get ...

tigertail and copper foil overlay  Hi Sue,

Was reading through some of your info for hanging suncatchers and was wondering what tiger tail is?

Also, do you know of any info on overlaying....

Old Soldering  Over a year ago I started a stained glass lamp. For numerous reasons I had to stop working on it. Now that I am able to work on it again, I found that ...

Drilling a Hole in Stained Glass  Please tell me the proper way to drill a hole in a piece of stained glass.

Thank you for your assistance.

Mary

Answer

The easiest way is ...

Foiling Bevels and Leaking Oil Cutter  Hi... Yes that just remined me that my cutter is leaking, I have just been dipping in oil before cutting...also am I suppose to or have to gind prect bevels ...

Cutting Inside Square Corners  I am a newbie and am probably trying something that can't be done without an electric saw. Is there a way to cut glass to have an inside square corner ...

Salmon Mosaic  If anyone has a salmon mosaic pattern, I would appreciate seeing it. I have entered myself into an exhibit for a Salmon Festival and am looking for ideas....

Stylized Orchid Pattern  HI Sue,
I love the pattern of the large multi-colored flower that is on your opening page. How can I get that pattern?
Thanks for your help.
Regards,...

Framing a Circle Piece  I am looking for the proper framing material for a 22 inch dia piece done with copper foil. So far the only thing I have come up with is hobby came. Is ...

Decorative Solder and Brass Box Decorative Corners/Feet  Someone told me that I cannot use decorative solder or attach brass feet/corners to a box that has copper channel on the edges..that these are for use ...

Removing Glue From Glass  Hi Sue,
I am repairing a round stained glass panel that was framed. It was framed in a round wood frame with the glass held in place with a flexible wood ...

Pigments For Stained Glass  THE QUESTION IS WHAT KIND OF PIGMENTS I.E. PAINTS ARE USED FOR COLORING STAINED GLASS? ALSO WOULD APRECIATE INFO IN REGARD WHERE TO PURCHASE PIGMENTS PREFERABLY ...

Hanging my project with wire or chain.  While perusing the section on edge beading, I notice you mention using "tiger tail" wire to hang smaller projects. What is this wire and how is it attached ...

Looking for Free Stained Glass Letter Patterns "S"  I am not having much luck finding a free pattern for the letter "s".

Answer
I have not seen many free letters. Any I have found are listed under ...

Repairing broken glass in copper foil project framed in zinc.  I have only been making stained glass items for about 2 years and am not an expert. A friend brought me her broken stained glass piece and asked about ...

Undoing a Finished Stained Glass Piece  Hello. I need help with a question that I have not been able to get an answer for. About 5 years ago I started a stained glass project with 17 pieces to ...

Large Piece of Glass for Copper Foil  I am making a 33" x 24" glass panel with a Sigma Chi cross in the middle. The cross is approx. 22" x 15". The corners of the cross where the crossbars ...

Making a custom shaped came window  Thank you very much for this wonderful website, I've found it very helpful indeed. I would like to make a came leaded window for the larger central window ...

New Iron Problem or Heat Control  my new soldering iron is apparently way overheating when used at the same temperature as my last iron. Moreover, it is picking up pieces of both the wet ...

Framing  How do you measure and what type of wood frame is suitable for stained galss panels?
Thanks

Answer

You can buy stock oak framing for stained glass ...

Forgot to Add Came Before Patina  I made a picture frame and patinaed my piece, but forgot about attaching the caming on the back to make the slot to put the picture in. My question is ...

Adding Hangers to a SG Light Fixature  I need to add 3 loops to the inside of a Home Depot stained glass fixature, I have a soldering gun and a pen torch with solder tips. What kind of solder ...

3 d Flowers  I have made one flower and had some trouble with the construction. My question is about the angle on the straight side of the poppy. Is it on an angle ...

Glass Cutter Problems  Both my pencil & pistol cutters' cutting tip does not stay in stable position as I score; they angle off to a side, even on straight cuts with a guide....

Cutter is not allowing the wheel to be oiled  My cutter is often dry. I've taken the metal portion off of the oil cylindar, and noticed the plunger action is working, the oil is coming out, but when ...

Bad cuts  I'm working on my second stained glass project. My first was very bad. I thought I had learned a lot but it seems my second is going in the same direction....

Staedtler F318 Marker  Having a hard time finding that exact marker. Where do you order from or what other info can you give me to help. I have found several ebay auctions ...

Brass rods or tubes   I am having trouble finding a place to buy brass rods or brass tubing to make those cute little flowers you have the pattern for. Any help? I live in ...

Copper foil in a sheltered external situation  I am planning to make a small stained glass panel as a feature for an external terrace. I want to make it a mixture of lead work with some copper foil ...

Reinforcement of Door Panel  Hi,

Im also drawing up a new panel, 1170 high 600mm wide (3.8ft x 2 ft) of a couple of birds of paradise with green leaves.

It's to be installed ...

How to Cut Circles  I have seen many different methods for cutting a circle, but I have never seen a real evaluation of the various tools and methods.

Is someone brave ...

patterns  harley davidson patterns for stain glass ever see any

Hi Joann,

Look under the Transportation section of the Pattern Search on this web site. There'...

Is Expensive Solder Really Better?  I have been told that Canfield solder is about the best there is, but it is also pretty expensive. I can buy Canfield solder for $13.95 a pound from my ...

Removing Oxidation  I started to make a lamp about 4 years ago and only got as far as the flat soldering on the outside of the lamp and tacking the inside of the lamp. Unfortunately,...

Bronze Came  I am seeking a source for bronze came. I don't know if it exists. I want to hide the seam between two mirrors glued back to back which is suspended in ...

Night Light Clips  What is the best way to attach the Night Light clip to the back of the stained glass piece? Can you foil the thin metal and solder to piece or is it best ...

Brass & Glass Display Case Repair  I have a brass & glass hex shaped wall hung display case for small dolls, cars etc. The case is about 17.5 inches tall and about 12 inches wide. It has ...

Best Way to Begin Constructing a Window ?  30x43 interior window panel. Center has a Heron. Plan on 1 inch beveled frame. Some people say start in the middle and work out. I plan to copper foil ...

Oil Cutter Dried Out  I haven't done any glass cutting for awhile and my oil was completely dried up. I put plenty of oil in my pistol cutter but it isn't coming out by the ...

Window Efficiency  I've got a 70 year old home that has the original leaded stained glass windows...They look great and really add to the character of the house, however ...

Leaking Oil Cutter  Hi,

I'm a brand new novice and I have received an order of various tools and supplies which I am trying out.

One of my tools is a Gryphon Cushion ...

Beginning to solder  Hello Sue, I am learning so much here! I have been all over the web and find the most help here. I feel like I can jump right in and produce amazing glass ...

Adding On To An Existing Piece of Stained Glass  I have a finished piece of stained glass that is 20x27 and I want to enlarge it to fit an exising window. It is finished with a welded metal strip around ...

Why is Glass Cracking  Hello
I have a problem with my glass peices once in a while they will crack. I have only started doing glass work. Can you tell me what or why, is going ...

Glass Colors for Flesh  I'm having a very hard time finding a flesh colored glass (caucasian). I've looked over the Spectrum collection and the closest I can find is Cotton Candy ...

Where To Buy Materials???  I was reading your tutorial on making a water prism....
INCREDIBLE!!!!!! I really want to make one.... WHERE CAN I GET THE MATERIALS FOR THE LIST YOU ...

Building a Jig  I am making a framed piece to hang in front of a window. It will be 28" x 34". Do I make my jig the exact size of the pattern? Or, should I buy/assemble ...

Coolant for Grinders  I have an Inland grinder with a water reservoir and a sponge that sucks up the water and is held in the grinder so that it comes in contact with the grinder ...

Cutting The Pattern  I've been working with stained glass for about 2 years and am still trying to perfect each aspect of it. After all this time I am still not certain about ...

Ways to Frame Foiled Pieces  My stained glass pieces are starting to look petty good until it comes to the framing. I have been using zinc and soldering them at the corners this looks ...

Trying to Cut Glass  After I score the glass and use running pliers it breaks away from the score line. Why does this happen and how can I keep it from happening again.

Answer ...

Original Pattern  I wonder if any of these scherenschnitte designs of mine can be translated into stained glass? Here is my website: http://shadyrunstudios.tripod.com ...

Cleaner Wax Instead of Plain Wax  Dear Sue,

I saw in your tutorials that you used Mother's cleaner wax. It has a very light cleaning compound in it

and I was wondering if you ever ...

Soldering a Stained Glass Box?  Hello Sue. =)

I´m Elke from Costa Rica.
I want to tell you that I think your web site is very helpful and nice. I have read almost all your sections....

Stained Glass Box Hinges  I am a beginner and I don't understand how you make the hinges for the boxes. I have read about the tubes-but what are they? Hollow so a wire can fit ...

Colors of Glass  I am a newborn to stained glass. I believe it is the most beautiful artwork around. So, I have decided to try my hand at it.

I viewed the slide show ...

Animal Patterns   Why do artist use animal patterns in their drawings?

Answer
Many people love animals and like having animal art in their homes. A lot of the earliest ...

Making Glass Box Hinges  I am making my first box. I was given a couple of brass rods to make the hinges from. I can see that one fits inside the other, but I don't know what ...

Looking For Canoe Pattern  I am looking for a pattern with a canoe in it, and can't seem to find one. Can you help?

Answer

Have a look for one at Free Pattern Search . Check ...

Putting Patterns on Glass  Hi,

I am really into the recycle business of painting on bottles and making them into lamps. But having a problem trying to draw the pattern on the ...

Designing  Hi Sue,
My name is Ami, I was wanting to do a stain glass window in my living room that will incorporate all of my family initials in an abstact way....

How To Draw a Pattern  I am a beginner in stained glass class, having attended for only 6 months. The teacher asked us to create a pattern for a stained glass house with 4 rooms!...

Mirror Flux  Hello, I learned stained glass 25 years ago. We used a product called Mirror Flux and had no problem with the silvering of the mirror going dark. I ...

Stained Glass Lantern Instruction  Can you recommend a good book or web site that will show how to make stained glass lanterns? I have found pattern books on websites, however not an instruction ...

Questions About Starting Out In Stained Glass Work  Hello,

Thank you, for explaing so clearly. I live in Chennai,India. My relatives live in Paris,Detroit and Malaysia. Kindly mail me where can I get ...

water stains  How do I remove water stains?

Answer

Hi Matt,

I need to know where the water stains are before I can give you an answer. Are they on the glass,...

Disappearing Lines  I am new to stain glass. When I draw my lines on the glass with a permanent marker, and I have to do some grinding, the lines come off. What is a better ...

Lamp Shade Instructions Question  Step 7 says to soldier all pieces but not the edges and then wash, what about the copper foil, I thought it couldn't get wet, thank you, Sunny

Answer ...

Redoing Old Church Windows  I wonder if it is better to use lead came to redo the window, or use the foil method. I am used to the foil method. The piece is 30"x 32" and was originally ...

Soldering Aluminum and Galvanized Wires.   I would like to add aluminum and galvanized wires as decorations on top of the stained glass and as extensions around a piece of the glass. How do you ...

Cutting a Thick Glass Tile  Would either the pistol grip or pencil glass cutters "cut" through a tile that is 1/8 inch thick? I'm tiling the backsplash in my kitchen with 1x1 glass ...

Just a Comment - No Response Needed  Oh my goodness what a wonderful site you have!!! I have only begun to scratch the surface of all you have to offer on this site but it has me so excited ...

"FORD" emblem  I want to do a piece for my boyfriend who is a die hard FORD man. I have scanned a ford emblem into my computer but can not figure out who to make it ...

How to Use Lead Free Solder  I know that lead free solder does not react exactly like lead solder. I understand that the soldering iron temperature must be adjusted but I'm not sure ...

Help With Zinc And Solder  We often frame our pieces with zinc. Recently, the solder holding the hanging ring to the zinc has suddenly released with obvious disasterous results....

Desperately Need a Princesses Tiara Pattern  I'm looking for a stain glass pattern of a tiara. This is a gift for a friend. If anyone has one that would be great if you could share it with me!

Thanks ...

Cleaning Old Glass When Restoring a Panel  Hello Sue,
I am doing quite a bit of restoring door and window panels. de-construcing is straightforward but cleaning the old glass before a re-build ...

Water Prism Questions  Do you lay wire on the seams between the trianges and also between the joins of the top and bottom or just between the top and bottom pieces.

I also ...

How to Make Letters
On A Stain Glass Piece  I am attempting my first project where I have made my own pattern from a picture that I found in a newspaper. I have made progress with the picture itself,...

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 (decorative,...

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 ...

When to Use Rebar?  Hi Sue,
When is a panel so large that rebar must be used to stablilize it? And is there a difference for leaded and copper foil panels?
Thanks,
Ann
...

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 has ...

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 dark ...

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 church ...

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 the ...

Looking for a Grateful Dead Pattern   I was asked to make a gift for someone for this 2008 christmas. The person is very interested in the Grateful Dead Band. I would love to make something ...

Wine Bottles and Grapes Pattern  Hello-
I'm searching for a "square" pattern of wine bottles, grapes, etc. If you know of any specific sites, free or otherwise, will you kindly let me ...

Hanging Stained Glass Window Corners  Is there an easy way to hang stained glass window corners so they hang flush with the window?
Thanks cindy

Hi Cindy,

My experience with window ...

Drilling Holes In Glass  I have been trying to drill holes using water, but I get almost through and the glass snaps. Can you give me any pointers? Thanks, Pat

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There ...

Stylized Gum Flowers...How to Add Flowers  How do you think I could add some of the gum flowers to this panel. This window is along side a door, and is quite long. I love this pattern but think ...

Stained Glass Hinged Box Lid Problem  My students are having trouble with the copper foil coming off as they finish their hinges. Any suggestions? I remind them to clean glass well, burnish ...

Pattern For Your Lamp  Where can I get the pattern for the lamp shade in your tutorial?

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It is my own design and, I'm ashamed to say, I didn't keep the pattern ...

Pricing Stained Glass  Pricing my pieces has always been a guessing game. Is there a formula that can be used? I don't usually keep track of the time I spend on a piece as I'...

Reinforcing Small Window In Cabinet Door  I've read your comments on the large window reinforcement, and that reinforcement should be done on cabinets or doors that will be shut. My question is....

How To Install a Panel Over An Existing Window  I read in your tutorial you can not only install a window to replace an existing window, but you also said you could attach it over a window. I just wondered ...

Fused Glass  Are you aware of a similar question and answer for fused glass. I am having a problem in that area.

Thank you, Lori Mecca

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Hi Lori,

My ...

Photography-leadlight work  Do you have any tips about taking photo's of leadlight work?
I've tried hanging from the clothesline, inside a pergola,
on a window and behind a sheet!...

Eagle Bevel Custer--how would you??  I have 2 different clear eagle bevel clusters. My question is...when looking at the eagles they are both flying the same way. If you were doing a stained ...

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