Author's articles
How to Cut, Score and Break Glass
By Maureen Summy · 15 years ago
Glass can be cut into strips, geometric shapes, circles, ovals, curves and with a glass saw, almost any shape.
Some Things to Keep in Mind
• Warm glass (glass at room temperature) cuts easier than ...
The Secret to Perfect Solder Lines
By Maureen Summy · 15 years ago
Solder is used to hold the various pieces of stained glass together in a stained glass panel. To achieve a professional quality, solder lines need to be smooth and uniform. This can be achieved by ...
How to Attach a Zinc Frame to Stained Glass
By Maureen Summy · 16 years ago
Attaching Zinc Frame to Stained Glass
A zinc frame on stained glass panels is essential for structure and rigidity. The zinc frame is added once the design is cut, foiled and soldered. The process of ...
Stained Glass Construction Leaded vs. Foiled
By Maureen Summy · 16 years ago
There are two ways to make stained glass, leaded or copper foiled. The major difference between the two is in the construction. With leaded stained glass, the glass is fitted into channels of lead came. ...