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How to apply copper foil
1 All pieces of glass must be clean and dry before being wrapped in copper foil or the adhesive backing will not stick to the edge of the glass. 2 Choose the backing and width of foil best suited for...
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How to solder stained glass
How to Solder: 1 Choose a well ventilated area and a level work surface. Wear safety glasses and a work apron. 2 Plug in soldering iron (we recommend 100-watt style with built-in temperature control,...
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Soldering problems stained glass
Common Soldering Problems. Soldering can be a difficult technique to master. Here are some problems and tips to correct them. 1 THE molten solder is not bonding TO the copper FOiL-Apply flux and try...
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Cleaning the stained glass project
Cleaning the Project. Once the project has been soldered together, clean thoroughly to remove any flux residue. If not removed quickly, flux solutions, because of their corrosive nature, will cause...
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How to finish the project stained glass
HOW TO FINISH THE PROJECT. Solder seams can be finished in a number of ways-left as they are (shiny silver) or lightly rubbed with steel wool for a pewter look, or color altered by applying a black or...
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Stained glass the finished project
Applying Finishing Compound or Wax. To keep solder seams bright and shiny and help prevent oxidization apply stained glass finishing compound or a quality car wax. Place a small portion of the liquid...
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How to Replace Cracked Pieces of Glass
Sooner or later, every stained glass artisan has to replace a cracked piece of glass. Here’s how to do it: 1 Remove the broken piece using method A or B. METHOD A a) Apply a hot soldering iron tip to...
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How to make stained glass panels
Small Hanging Panel. Materials: 2 copies of pattern. Newspaper. Wood board. Wood trim. Masking tape. Silver-backed copper foil. Safety flux. 60/40 solder. 1/8 in single channel. U-shaped zinc came 18...
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How to make stained glass art
Peaks Hanging Panel. Materials: 2 copies of pattern. Newspaper. Wood board. Masking tape. Black-backed copper foil. Safety flux. 60/40 solder. 1/8 in single channel U-shaped zinc came. 18 to 20 gauge...
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Hanging stained glass panels
Polar Bear Hanging Panel. Dimensions no. pieces glass required. 12-1/4 in wide by 14-1 4 in high 26. A 3 in x 3 in orange wispy. B 6 in x 7 in white opalescent. C 4 in x 12 in w hite wispy. E...
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