Glass Tips from Verrier

It is relatively common for questions about white deposits on the solder beads of copper foiled pieces to be raised. In reflecting on the c...

There are several methods that can be used to break out extreme inside curves. In all the cases you should retain a significant amount of gl...

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...

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...

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

Pricing your work is necessary to get a fair return for your effort and to make an income. Establishing the Cost The first step is to c...

Creating a Pricing Structure After calculating what you are going to charge, use the prices to create a pricing structure: Selling price...

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

Flux is a key contributor to most soldering applications. It is a compound that is used to lift tarnish films from a metals surface, keep th...

Often you find that the next piece of glass does not fit properly. Possibly it rocks a bit in the came’s channel. Possibly it is simply just...

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