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I'm new to stained glass. I'm teaching myself the copper foil technique and may experiment with lead came soon.
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Creative Stained Glass

Creative Stained Glass

Item# 6686
Beautiful but tricky, December 6, 2010 4 stars
Pros
Very creative and unique patterns with detailed instructions and photos.
Cons
Requires a high level of skill and more unusual supplies than most projects.
Glastar Circle/ Strip Cutter

Glastar Circle/ Strip Cutter

Item# 5113
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Professional Touch, December 6, 2010 5 stars
Pros
Circles are now very easy and come out perfect. I was amazed. The straight lines are easy to repeat over and over again.
Cons
You have to be careful to hold the circle base firmly in place, or it could slip and ruin the score line.
Other Thoughts
Requires a few clamps and a board of wood/mdf of the appropriate size in order to use the tool for straight strip cuts.
Novacan Black Patina For Lead And Solder - 8 Oz

Novacan Black Patina For Lead And Solder - 8 Oz

Item# 5511
3 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Easy to use, December 6, 2010 5 stars
Pros
My first time using a patina. It is easy to use and apply. The change is instant. Cleanup was easy and it did not stain the glass.
Cons
Very fluid and spills over the work area if you are not careful.
7/32 Silver Backed Studio Pro Foil - 1.0 Mil

7/32" Silver Backed Studio Pro Foil - 1.0 Mil

Item# 425683
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Decent, November 19, 2010 4 stars
Pros
Works just fine.
Cons
The silver lined foil's adhesive is less strong than the normal Studio Pro copper foil, so it requires a slower hand to properly pinch and make it stick to the glass.
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joined:Sep 30, 2009
location:KENMORE, WA US
display name:diademchi