Feb 16, Stepping Stone problem
posted on February 16, 2010 10:32:15 am
I have already purchased a 12 inch cement round stepping stone. I want to glue the pieces on and then grout the top. How do I transfer my pattern onto

Feb 12, Prarie Lamp
posted on February 12, 2010 05:26:00 am
I have made 3 bases and this is the first shade.I used your tutorial all the way and really appreciate your info.The bases are made from white oak and

Feb 10, I am a beginner
posted on February 10, 2010 03:48:37 pm
Just love your site,Great wor

Feb 9, What is Rebar and How is it Used?
posted on February 09, 2010 08:39:30 am
What is rebar? I know they use it in building houses, but is there a different kind for glass? And where do you get it? I looked thru every question

Feb 9, Navy Chief's Glass
posted on February 08, 2010 08:09:57 pm
I made this for my husband a few years ago. He is a retired Sr. Chief. The piece took about six weeks to complete and it's done in copper foil. The original

Feb 7, Window tilts in - how do I attach a panel?
posted on February 07, 2010 02:09:15 pm
I would like to make a panel(s) for the high windows in this stairway. The house is in Spain and the windows have a metal casement frame (aluminum I think)

Feb 7, Designing problem
posted on February 07, 2010 01:57:22 pm
I am designing a panel for a friend who just bought her own business and I cannot figure out how to place the lines radiating out from the letters so it

Feb 7, pattern shears cut away slightly more than needed
posted on February 07, 2010 06:29:01 am
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SITE! My problem is - I used pattern shears that cut out ever so slightly more than 1/16 and the heart of the came I obtained

Feb 3, Patterns by Robert Oddy
posted on February 03, 2010 01:28:41 pm
You can now buy patterns by Robert Oddy, one of the most gifted stained glass artists of our time.

Feb 3, installing a spider in a lamp shade
posted on February 02, 2010 08:02:26 pm
what is the proper way of installing a 3 or 4 arm spider in my lampshade Answer To use a spider you will: Get the appropriate spider for your panel lamp.

Jan 31, Lamp shade pattern discrepancies
posted on January 31, 2010 06:09:28 am
I am getting ready to make a lamp shade and have chosen a pattern from a book. I made a mock-up of the panels (6) from cardboard and taped it together

Jan 26, Lifting Foil
posted on January 25, 2010 08:21:15 pm
My foil is lifting after I solder, I have burnished very well, where the foil meets the glass is so smooth and it still lifts????I'm getting very

Jan 26, cutting miter
posted on January 25, 2010 08:13:48 pm
I don't know what angle it is but how can I cut came around a diamond corner??????? Answer This tutorial will teach you how to Lead up a Diamond.

Jan 24, Pink Carousel
posted on January 24, 2010 08:19:03 am
I designed and constructed this carousel for a 35 year old women that has been battling breast cancer for 5 years. I gave it to this women for all her

Jan 23, Corner filler - decorative edge
posted on January 23, 2010 05:50:33 am
Have corners ever given you a problem, where two pieces of glass meet on an angle (boxes or shades)....I strip the insulation off some electrical

Jan 23, White haze on black patina projects
posted on January 22, 2010 07:10:16 pm
I am having trouble with a white haze on my black patina a few days after completion. I use a neutralizer after I put the patina on and then wash the

Jan 23, uneven spaces between glass pieces
posted on January 22, 2010 07:05:41 pm
I was wondering how this artist filled in the large areas between the glass pieces in this type of stained glass piece. Answer You hold a wet towel

Jan 23, Do You Need to StretchLead Free Came?
posted on January 22, 2010 06:59:59 pm
Do you need to stretch lead free came? Answer Becca, I've never used lead free came and I don't know the answer. Hopefully someone reading this has

Jan 23, Pacific Coast Native Inspired Orca
posted on January 22, 2010 06:52:22 pm
23x23 Copper foil, finished with Zinc trim. I ran a heavy duty picture wire through the channel to help support this

Jan 20, Patina Tutorial
posted on January 20, 2010 11:40:29 am
Learn how to clean, apply patina and polish your stained glass projects.

Jan 17, Window Reinforcement
posted on January 17, 2010 12:06:30 pm
I am installing a stained glass window on the inside of a entrance door (leaving the existing double pane glass on the outside). Do I need to

Jan 17, Lamps By Tiffany
posted on January 17, 2010 11:48:30 am
TIFFANY LAMPS Tiffany lamps have come to symbolize one of the most enduring symbols of beauty and timeless design in the world of interior design.

Jan 14, Ammonia Dangerous to Stained Glass?
posted on January 14, 2010 06:13:05 am
I read in your article on Copper Patina to use Ammonia to clean the glass. My glass teacher told us NEVER to use ammonia based cleaners on our stained

Jan 12, wrought iron stakes/ inserts for stained glass
posted on January 12, 2010 01:09:15 pm
I want to make stained glass or fused glass tiles but cannot find the garden stakes with inserts or stands for glass art pieces. I would like to buy

Jan 11, twisted wire
posted on January 11, 2010 06:49:44 am
Do you have to tin the twisted wire before you solder to edge of suncatcher? Answer No...once the wire is twisted, tinning it will make it stiff and

Jan 11, cleaning an old water prism
posted on January 11, 2010 06:44:54 am
Hi, I have an old water prism, about 20 years old. It has never leaked. It had some stains on the inside. I tried cleaning it and I thnk it has only

Jan 11, Cutting Glass Bottles
posted on January 11, 2010 06:28:16 am
Is it possible to cut a glass bottle with out breaking it? I'd like to put something inside then put it back together again using glue then tape and

Jan 9, overlay
posted on January 09, 2010 06:32:07 am
Do you have a tutorial re: overlaying? Thank you Emily Answer Issue #7 of my ezine was All About Overlay. If you sign up for the ezine, you will

Jan 8, patinas toxic?
posted on January 08, 2010 06:36:52 am
Hello, I'm just starting to make jewelry from stained glass, and I want to know if patinas are toxic, as the pieces will be touching skin. I'm

Jan 8, Triumphant Angel
posted on January 08, 2010 06:11:17 am
I have been doing stain glass only for a few months now. This angel is one of many in a pattern book. The angel is done in foil an took me about two

Jan 6, crinkly masking tape
posted on January 05, 2010 08:16:16 pm
Your tutorial on making a lamp shade is excellent. However, I'm not sure what you mean by crinkly masking tape. My instructor always uses electrical

Dec 29, integration of rebar into the frame
posted on December 29, 2009 06:14:28 am
I have made a 22'x 34 leaded and copper foiled piece. I have framed it in zinc and I plan to construct a wood frame for it. I think it probably would

Dec 29, types of glass used for lampshades
posted on December 29, 2009 06:06:58 am
Hi Sue, I would like to know if its OK to mix translucent and opaque opal glasses for a lampshade.I am worried about passing too much light through

Dec 29, Black Patina for Zinc
posted on December 29, 2009 06:01:45 am
I am having trouble getting the black patina to stick to the zinc came. It just seems to roll around. What is the best thing to apply it with. I

Dec 29, How do I clean Large projects?
posted on December 29, 2009 05:56:09 am
When cleaning a very large panel prior to patina, how do you suggest to clean if transporting it to water is difficult? I work on a second floor

Dec 29, Running Pliers
posted on December 28, 2009 05:35:29 pm
In this tutorial you will learn several ways to use running pliers. They can definitely

Dec 28, Let the Sun Shine
posted on December 27, 2009 06:38:08 pm
I adapted a pattern for a kitchen cabinet insert to make this three sided lamp. I used textured glass so it looks cool with or without the light

Dec 28, Morning Visitor
posted on December 27, 2009 06:36:20 pm
I bought this rustic looking frame with a mirror in it. Then I designed an insert to take its place. I created a panel with sunrise colored sky and

Dec 28, foil dispenser
posted on December 27, 2009 06:26:31 pm
take a old cd case and cut out part of the inside to leave the back part and cut a hole on bottom or top to fit the copper foil inside for the foil to

Dec 27, Laticrete Premium Multi Master Adhesive vs Weldbond
posted on December 26, 2009 08:04:01 pm
I have been using Laticrete premium multi mastic adhesive on my mosaic pieces for awhile now with no problems. A new Mosaic store open in my area, the

Dec 24, "Suthing C" Windchimes
posted on December 24, 2009 06:53:49 am
I started a night class Copper Foil/Leadlight Course. I learnt the basics over an 8 week course, and never completed a project whilst on the course,

Dec 21, Copper foil/Clear glass
posted on December 21, 2009 01:54:25 pm
What is the best copper foil to use with clear glass. I have black back or just the regular copper foil. Either will show through..... Answer It

Dec 21, gold patina
posted on December 21, 2009 01:50:35 pm
is there a gold patina for stained glass?, my neighbourhood store says that there isn't only black or leave it silver solder color. Answer There is

Dec 21, Stained Glass Gift Boxes
posted on December 21, 2009 04:54:50 am
I can't remember which site I came across this idea but I thought it would be a nice addition to Xmas decorations. Merry Christmas to

Dec 18, Pattern for 3D lotus
posted on December 18, 2009 03:28:01 pm
Hi! I would really want to make 3D lotus for my good friend because she loves that flower! Problem is that I have never done 3D works so I don't dare

Dec 15, Ceiling Tile Soldering
posted on December 14, 2009 06:02:09 pm
A very inexpensive and easy way to prepare for soldering your project and not pushing pins or hammering nails into your board is as follows purchase a

Dec 15, Toilet remedy for glass
posted on December 14, 2009 06:00:29 pm
When grinding or using your saw many times the glued on pattern wants to peel off. An inexpensive remedy is as follows. Purchase a wax seal for a

Dec 15, Stained Glass Mosaic
posted on December 14, 2009 05:58:52 pm
Created using the technique of glass on glass mosaic. Hope you like it!

Dec 11, Copper foil around edge of seashell
posted on December 11, 2009 02:11:19 pm
I want to wrap a piece of copper foil around the edge of a seashell, and then patina it. Can I do this without soldering it? I want to keep the copper

Dec 11, Lead Came for Stained Glass Lamp Shade
posted on December 11, 2009 02:07:18 pm
how and what type of lead came can you use to make a stained glass lamp shade? do you use the H shaped and just form it to the angles or the U shaped