Glass Tips from Verrier

There are three important versions of lead corrosion: Red, Brown and White.  In addition, there are other factors that can weaken the lea...

Cut the leads exactly as the cartoon indicates. In other words, where one line runs into another, that is generally a stopping/starting poin...

In dealing with lead came there is often reference to “stretching the lead”.  This frequently leads to emphasis on making the lead came l...

When all interior leads are in place, the top edge came is cut to butt against the vertical side edge, using a small piece of lead the same ...

Why use higher temperatures for copper foil using 60/40 than lead came using 50/50 or 40/60? Melting temperatures Part of this ...

There are several ways to darken the leads in leaded panels. Three are to: use patina on the leads, brush with on stove blackening with ...

Metals Zinc is a popular material for framing copper foiled or leaded glass panels.   It is stronger than lead – up to eight times.   ...

Soldering lead came is different from soldering electronics or copper foil. For electronic soldering less heat is needed, cleanliness is all...

There are a variety of reasons for the panel not fitting the opening easily. These can range from poor measurements through parallel, or tra...

Polishing Lead Cames Use a soft brush to polish lead came. Don't pick out the cement until the polishing is done, as it provides the c...

If you have consistent difficulty in sliding the glass into the came, you should consider dressing the came before use. Dressing the came co...

Leaded light panels often require additional support against wind pressure or vibration. Whether this is needed depends on the size and lo...

After establishing the perimeter lead cames, place the first glass piece into the corner formed by these cames.  You only need to esta...

It is most usual in many countries to butt lead cames against one another. In continental Europe the tucking of cames is more common. In t...

Do not use black patina on the lead/solder lines on your finished work if there is any painted glass in the panel whether  leaded or foiled ...

Before using the came it is important to straighten it. This increases the stability of the came during the leading process. Most often nowa...