Glass Tips from Verrier

This is an updated version of a table on various possibly useful solders. Solder Alloy  Composition  Solidus  Liq...

The statement that a sheet of glass can be fused to itself is true in certain circumstances.   It applies to transparent and some streaky ...

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

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...

P art 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....

Terms & Conditions It is important to draw up your terms and conditions for both trade customers and for the public. They should inclu...

What is it?         How permanent is it? “Many special effects can be applied to glass to affect its colour and overall appear...

In addition to the alignment of the cutter, you need to be sure you are moving the cutter forward in the way it was designed. If you look...

Before serious grinding, first run the whole perimeter of the piece very lightly against the grinding bit. This removes the worst of the ...

Glue Ratings The glue used for chipping glass is generally called animal hide glue. Many companies sell animal hide glue, but to get the b...

Variables Affecting Chipped Patterns The glass chipping pattern is subject to many variables. The duplication and uniformity of each patter...

Secondary Drying and Chipping Stage The secondary drying and chipping stage is when a small space heater can be used to warm the glass up ...

Drying time The glue will go through an initial drying stage. This is in the first hour or two, depending on the humidity and temperature o...

Applying the glue The glass should be clean and have a dam around it. Cleaning the glass is important. If there is dust left from the sa...