Glass Tips from Verrier

Even though you think you have cut the glass exactly to size, it always seems that some adjustment is needed to areas of a piece to fit b...

Often there is uncertainty about which way the cutting head should be placed on the bar of the circle cutter to get the right diameter.  ...

Typical cut running pliers Cut running pliers are very useful tools if used correctly.   The pliers must have the curve in a “fr...

Often, life intervenes between foiling and soldering.   This frequently results in the foil not accepting the solder very well, becaus...

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

Common solders for stained glass are mixtures of tin and lead, respectively: 63/37: melts at 183°C (362°F) 60/40: melts between 183°C (36...

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

People often want to have variable temperatures for decorative soldering. It is recommended to use a rheostat in circumstances where the s...

The iron used to solder must be of a high enough wattage to readily melt the solder and be able to reheat fast enough to maintain the necess...

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...

Part 2: Setting Up the Cement After the pushing the cement under the cames on both sides, flip the panel over and begin a firm rubbing to...

Part 1: The Start Cementing panels is as old as leaded glass - about 1,000 years - so it is a time-proven process using simple materials. ...

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

You can make your own lead light cement as the materials are fairly common and safe to use.  I have altered the original recipe through expe...