Tag Archive: how-to

How to Get Nice Solder Lines

Stained Glass Suncatcher

While I was soldering I started thinking about what it is that makes solder lines look good. When teaching beginner stained glass classes, I find that soldering is the step that students find the most challenging. So I thought I’d share some thoughts on soldering.

Getting a Great Patina Finish on Zinc

Can it be true! Have I finally discovered how to get a great patina on a zinc framed stained glass panel?

Fused Glass Low-Fire Gold Decals

A while back I ordered some low-fire 22K gold fusible glass decals. I read the tip sheet and followed all of their instructions. They did not, however, provide any detailed firing instructions. So I thought I would share with you what worked for me.

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