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Stained Glass Basics

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Stained Glass Basics

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Popular step-by-step instruction book is for all skill levels
Begins with the basics, including tools and cutting techniques
Discover how easy it is to create with copper foil, overlays, and lead came
Then try your hand at more advanced techniques like 3D projects, lamps and more
Features instructions for repairs, inspirational color photos and technical tips

Product Description

This popular step-by-step instruction book is for all skill levels. It begins with the basics, including tools and cutting techniques, then moves through other topics of interest. Discover how easy it is to create with copper foil, overlays, and lead came. Then try your hand at 3D projects, lamps and more. Also includes instructions for repairs. Inspirational color photos and technical tips throughout.

Artists/Designers: Chris Rich, Marth Mitchell & Rachel Ward. Images from book.

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5 out of 5 stars

By dianagaillardetz on January 16, 2017

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Stained Glass Basics

By Cathy I. on January 31, 2013

Pros : Very helpful for beginners. Using one of the patterns to make my first piece. We'll see how it turns out. Serveral interesting patterns in the book that I would like to try.

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By Elzi on January 30, 2013

Pros : This book is absolute classic. Very informative, easy to follow, clear instructions, inspirational projects.

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Other Thoughts : As the title says these are basics, yet still useful to more advanced stained glass craft person. Good as a reference book, or to use as a refresher.

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Jun 07, 2010

1. Make sure that your pieces are clean and dry. Cut a piece of clear contact paper, remove the backing and lay it sticky-side-up over the pattern. 2. This is a perfect way to hold cut glass, globs, jewels, or marbles in place for tack soldering. As you can see in the photo, you can even move the sheet around and, if you are careful, you shouldn’t disturb the glass at all. 3. Tack solder the pieces to each other as you normally would. Then, remove the contact paper and finish soldering the front before turning the project over and soldering the back. Reprinted with permission from Stained Glass News. All rights reserved.

Regular Solder vs. Lead-Free Solder

May 05, 2010

I have some questions about Lead-Free Solder. Does it tarnish over time? Can you use patina on it? Does it flow like regular solder? Is it better than regular solder? We are sure that you arent the only one with these questions. Lets start with the question of whether or not its better than regular solder. Since the harm from lead is caused by ingestion, any project that will come in contact with food or food containers should be made with lead-free solder. In addition, anything that is handled, like jewelry or kaleidoscopes, should be made with lead-free solder. Hands have a terrible habit of making it into the mouth before they get washed. So, yes it is better than regular solder in these situations. As far as working with solder, you should be diligent about cleaning your hands after touching any solder. Dont eat, drink, smoke, or do anything

Protecting Stained Glass from the Elements

Aug 09, 2010

I want to make some copper foil and lead projects for use outside. How do I protect them from the elements? If you construct your project using the lead technique, there isnt anything else you need to do. The cementing process weatherproofs the project. If you use the copper foil technique, you will want to make sure that there is something to prevent the copper foil from pulling away from the outer edges of the project when it gets wet. This can be accomplished by using a rigid metal channel (zinc, copper or brass) or by soldering a reinforcing wire around the perimeter of the piece. Another thing you should consider is using mosaic techniques. Either the direct or indirect methods are great for outdoor projects. Your supplier will have information on these techniques if you are unfamiliar with them. Whatever technique you choose to employ, it is best to

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