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Stained Glass
Copper Foil Method


What is Copper Foil Stained Glass?
Also called the Tiffany Method, this technique was mastered by Louis Tiffany in the early 1900's and is just as popular today! Stained glass is cut and wrapped in copper foil tape, then foiled seams are soldered together, holding glass permanently in place. Discover a rewarding new hobby. Delphi has helped thousands of beginners get started in stained glass.
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Step-by-Step: Copper Foil Stained Glass
1. Trace pattern onto the glass and score with glass cutter.
2. Use running pliers or breaker grozers to break apart the scored glass.
3. Smooth and shape the glass piece using a water-cooled electric grinder.
4. Wrap the clean piece of glass with copper foil tape.
5. Assemble the pieces on a flat, heat resistant surface.
6. Apply flux to foiled pieces, solder seams on both sides. Clean and polish.


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