Sophie's Stained Glass | How to Repair Stained Glass In-Situ

In this video learn how to repair a stained glass window in-situ. Although this technique can be tricky, it's sometimes worth trying as it avoids the disruption and expense of removing a window to repair it.
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[@frogslips]

So useful Sophie, thank you (Tom 😊)

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

You’re welcome 😊

[@yippphee]

In US, I've been restoring English windows for 25 years, love watching others techniques!

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Good to hear - that's what it's all about!

[@ashashahnti2993]

Great video. You do such nice work.❤

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Thank you so much!

[@robertcalvert8914]

Awesome job Sophie

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Thank you!

[@rosanneterol730]

Thank you, that was really helpful! And it is fun to watch :)

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@attweerer6516]

Love this

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Thanks you!

[@frankbirch3877]

Brilliant!

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Thanks!

[@candeeham7423]

Thanks. Very interesting video. Amazing you could find a replacement piece of glass. It looked like it was taken from another panel as it had putty remnants on it. Have you ever drilled a hole into a piece to remove it? I was thinking that you could get at a non-edge piece that way. I have also seen a grinder used to remove just one "edge" of a piece of H-came so the new glass piece could be inserted. Then, copper foil was used to solder in the new piece of glass to the old came, followed by patina. However, the result may not be as good as the high quality work you always show.

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

I've seen that copper foil technique which I think would work ok but would be hard to pull off vertically - although actually next weeks video is all about vertical soldering. Yes, the replacement piece was salvaged from one of their neighbours windows. And no, I have never drilled a hole but I have scored and broken damaged glass to remove it.

[@candeeham7423]

@@SophiesStainedGlass You are right! Soldering copper foil on a vertical panel would be very hard. Hadn't thought of that! I look forward to your video about vertical soldering. I always worry about breaking other pieces when I remove a piece from a panel. It takes me forever. It is always a wonder to me at how professionals like yourself work so quickly.

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

@@candeeham7423 Working in situ is definitely not my favourite thing to do!

[@juliegraves7064]

Thanks! Great video. Do you ever use a small roller to get the came to lay back down after you fit the glass in. I have only done copper foil. Getting ready to take lead came glass!

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Not a roller, a fid. My all time, multi-purpose favourite tool! Good luck with the lead!

[@jorose6093]

As a guide, what approximately would you charge a customer for this service as I’ve been asked a few times now?

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

I charged my half day rate.

[@markwootton8855]

Hi Sophie, what sort of cost would you charge for such a repair?

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

£200

[@wendybroad5910]

what was the cement called please

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

I can't remember what I used. It will either be the cement I use in my workshop which I make myself or ordinary putty with black pigment added.

[@rashidahmad6567]

Where to get glazing cement or make it yourself

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

Stained glass supply shops sell it (I don't know where you're based) or you can make it - or you can get regular putty and add black pigment.

[@edwardmosqueda26]

What if only the solder is broken. Not the glass

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

It is possible to repair only the solder - it may not be the longest lasting of repairs but probably worth a go.

[@stanleyhu9063]

No gloves?

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

I know I should but I find it really difficult working in gloves.

[@apricusstainedglass]

I do worry about your hands.

[@SophiesStainedGlass]

There is so much of me that I worry about 🫣

[@SteveBlackdog]

Me too!