After a while it must be hard keeping up momentum with video releases, so here's a few ideas to consider. Cullet, randomly fused into a sheet then randomly broken for assembly into a small panel, say A3 size. Glass trimming allowed. Sharpening a lead knife. Leading the face of flat came in order for the panel to accept black or copper patina for visual effect. Signing and dating panels, makers marks etc. Layering the visible face of individual pieces and kiln fusing to create highs and lows of depth. Historically, UK solder for stained glass work would have been 40/60. Taking a look at the other grades that now exist. Neatly closing the ends of small circles of came, with no pain. Making a hanging panel without the mess of cement. Stop that rattle. Effective panel design using only clear textured glass. Came - To cut or bend? Came - Neatly dealing with multiple ends at one spot. Came - Creating an 'impossible' dead end by removing the heart and continuing the faces only. Soldering fume management. Essentials of a small first aid box. Everyday items that become handy tools. I have a vintage butter knife as a fid.
Great ideas and yes, it is getting increasingly difficult to come up with videos. In fact I've just decided to go to fortnightly posts. I will probably stay away from your fusing suggestions as I am not an expert fuser by any means. Some of the things you've suggested I already have videos on. I will definitely do some of your other suggestion though. I have a butter knife in my box too! Thanks again!
Thank you for more lead info! I have been trying out lead after only doing copper foil. Is it possible to overstretch the lead? It seems awfully stiff! I actually gave up trying to lead an old panel that had different thicknesses of glass and fat gems. It was so hard on my hands.
Thank you for this video (I'm the fenton_cornucopia who asked the original question, female by the way!). One thing I didn't mention is that I live in France now so it's possible the lead specs are slightly different here. When my 6mm lead arrived it was flat with a tiny ridge at either edge, which I wasn't expecting as the lead I used to use was slightly rounded and smooth. It doesn't look as nice now I've done my little project as my old lead looks. Before I start soldering, is there anything I can do to burnish the edges to get rid of the ridges? I noticed that in some of your soldering troubleshooting videos where you have used offcuts to demonstrate, some of those bits are flat with the ridge at the edges. What should I do to make the lead look prettier? Thanks Sophie, I appreciate your feedback and excellent videos.
Hmm....I think anything you could do would probably be so tricky that it would probably make the lead look worse. The only thing I can think of is trimming the edges off the flanges. It is irritating that this is the only lead you can get hold of but I think probably no one except you will notice. I know I have a tendency to focus on the things I don't like. And sorry I misgendered you!
Brill! I've returned to stained glass after 25 years and have updated some of my tools. My, how solder prices have increased! Subbed 😊
Everything has gone up! Enjoy rediscovering your glassy side!
After a while it must be hard keeping up momentum with video releases, so here's a few ideas to consider.
Cullet, randomly fused into a sheet then randomly broken for assembly into a small panel, say A3 size. Glass trimming allowed.
Sharpening a lead knife.
Leading the face of flat came in order for the panel to accept black or copper patina for visual effect.
Signing and dating panels, makers marks etc.
Layering the visible face of individual pieces and kiln fusing to create highs and lows of depth.
Historically, UK solder for stained glass work would have been 40/60. Taking a look at the other grades that now exist.
Neatly closing the ends of small circles of came, with no pain.
Making a hanging panel without the mess of cement. Stop that rattle.
Effective panel design using only clear textured glass.
Came - To cut or bend?
Came - Neatly dealing with multiple ends at one spot.
Came - Creating an 'impossible' dead end by removing the heart and continuing the faces only.
Soldering fume management.
Essentials of a small first aid box.
Everyday items that become handy tools. I have a vintage butter knife as a fid.
Great ideas and yes, it is getting increasingly difficult to come up with videos. In fact I've just decided to go to fortnightly posts. I will probably stay away from your fusing suggestions as I am not an expert fuser by any means. Some of the things you've suggested I already have videos on. I will definitely do some of your other suggestion though. I have a butter knife in my box too! Thanks again!
Thanks for the info about lead. All fairly new info to a copper foil person.
You're welcome.
Thank you for more lead info! I have been trying out lead after only doing copper foil. Is it possible to overstretch the lead? It seems awfully stiff! I actually gave up trying to lead an old panel that had different thicknesses of glass and fat gems. It was so hard on my hands.
You can overstretch thin lead (under6mm). Leading gems can be really tricky. Thick lead can be really stiff and actually difficult to stretch at all.
Thank you for this video (I'm the fenton_cornucopia who asked the original question, female by the way!). One thing I didn't mention is that I live in France now so it's possible the lead specs are slightly different here. When my 6mm lead arrived it was flat with a tiny ridge at either edge, which I wasn't expecting as the lead I used to use was slightly rounded and smooth. It doesn't look as nice now I've done my little project as my old lead looks. Before I start soldering, is there anything I can do to burnish the edges to get rid of the ridges? I noticed that in some of your soldering troubleshooting videos where you have used offcuts to demonstrate, some of those bits are flat with the ridge at the edges. What should I do to make the lead look prettier? Thanks Sophie, I appreciate your feedback and excellent videos.
Hmm....I think anything you could do would probably be so tricky that it would probably make the lead look worse. The only thing I can think of is trimming the edges off the flanges. It is irritating that this is the only lead you can get hold of but I think probably no one except you will notice. I know I have a tendency to focus on the things I don't like. And sorry I misgendered you!
@@SophiesStainedGlass Thanks Sophie. I wondered if the little ridges along the edges might have a purpose.