Glass Tips from Verrier

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

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

The successful application of patina to solder or zinc depends on an understanding of what patina is, how it works and the methods of ap...

A number of people seem to have difficulty soldering zinc around their projects.  This is because zinc transmits the heat quickly – mor...

Some framing options for free hanging stained glass panels are given here.  They are not exhaustive, of course, but do give some principle...

Brass, copper and zinc are heat sinks. That is, the metal conducts the heat rapidly so more heat has to be applied than for lead and tin t...