| How to Make Stained Glass | | | | piece in your design. For detailed |
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| Step By Step Directions | | | | |
| | | | Step 5: Cut glass |
| There are basically 10 steps to making | | | | |
| stained glass | | | | Using the right tools makes this very easy. |
| | | | Not sure what the proper tools are, or what |
| Step 1: Pick a project | | | | supplies you will need? |
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| This can be a panel, box, cabinet insert, sun | | | | Check outhttp:/ and http:/ |
| catcher, fireplace screen or anything else | | | | |
| you would like | | | | Step 6: Foil glass |
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| Step 2: Find a pattern | | | | Wrap copper foil around each individual |
| | | | piece. This allows the solder to adhere. For |
| There are many stained glass pattern books to | | | | tips and techniques on copper foiling go to |
| choose from, you can go online to find free | | | | http:/ |
| patterns, or you can draw your own pattern. | | | | |
| Go to http:/ for a list of online free | | | | Step: 7 Solder |
| patterns. | | | | |
| | | | Solder pieces together. This step will take |
| Step 3: Select glass | | | | time and practice. Be sure to read http:/ |
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| There are many manufacturers who produce | | | | Step 8: Attach zinc frame |
| glass. The choices are almost limitless. | | | | |
| Check out your local stained glass retail | | | | This provides stability to your stained glass |
| store to view their selection. If you would | | | | piece. For instruction on how to apply zinc |
| like more information on glass manufacturers | | | | frame go to http:/ |
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| | | | Step 9: Apply patina |
| Step 4: Make paper pattern template | | | | |
| | | | Patina is used to draw focus to the glass and |
| This enables you to make a pattern for each | | | | design rather than the solder seams. |