Tag: stained glass
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How to polish and finish a stained glass project
Polishing and finishing a stained glass involves carefully cleaning and sealing the glass and solder to insure a long lasting, attractive project. There are many different materials and methods people use on their projects. Some use oils, others finishing/polishing compounds or waxes. Here’s a step-by-step guide on the best ways to clean and polish stained…
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What is the best Saw for Cutting Glass?
When cutting glass for stained glass projects, I often want to cut intricate pieces that are hard or even impossible to do by hand. Since glass is a brittle material that tends to crack and shatter when subjected to the intense pressure and friction, one must use specialized tools designed for this purpose. Here are…
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What Flux Should I use?
Flux, used in soldering and welding, facilitates fusion by cleaning metal surfaces and aiding solder flow. Types of flux include rosin, water-soluble, and no-clean fluxes for electronics, acid flux for plumbing, flux-cored solder for copper and electrical work, and specialized flux for brazing, silver soldering, and ceramic work. Flux comes in forms like liquid, gel,…
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Glass for stained glass art- the basic facts!
Glass is usually bought in sheets when used in stain glass art. Developed in the 14th century- glass has been used when decorating windows to smaller crafts. Glass is either opaque or cathedral and some have a COE number (usually 96 or 90) indicating that it is suitable for fusing. All glass will work with…
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