Unfortunately we are not producing any more videos at this time so here's a textual explanation. After the wire has been twisted, it can easily be formed (by bending it) either along an existing solder line within the piece or around the edge. It's best to tack solder it in a few places to get it in place, then completely solder it all along as you hold it in place with a wooden hobby stick. Once it's completely soldered in place, it's best to finish by going over the solder with the soldering iron to heat/melt to a finished smooth look, the same as you would on a normal solder line without twisted wire. I hope this helps you and thank you for your comment.
Lead Came is a different than using copper foil. The lead is measured, based on it's location within the glass design. It is a soft metal so it can be easily cut with the proper lead came hand cutting nippers. Once the lead came piece is cut to the proper length, the glass slide into it. Once the lead is fit to the glass, it can be soldered at the joints only. In some cases where the span is long, zinc coated rebar may need to be used to support the lead and keep it from sagging. I hope this provides you with a simple explanation, but if you're seriously thinking of pursuing lead came, it would be wise to purchase a book on it or check out some of the instructional videos on TH-cam. Best of luck.
I’m not sure I understand this comment. I can only guess that you may be interested in using twisted wire as bird legs/feet. I will make a follow up video to demonstrate how to do this.
Thank u that was so great and simple. Lot's of people make it look so complicated ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent tutorial!! Thank you!❤
This is way more simple than the jig I was imagining needed to build. Thank you for sharing this.
Fantastic video! Thank you!
Awesome video!
Great idea, thanks for the tip, I will give it a try.
Thank you! So helpful!
Awesome! Thank you!!
Love it!!
Can you show a video of the full process of putting it on the stained glass piece, is it soldered on?
Unfortunately we are not producing any more videos at this time so here's a textual explanation.
After the wire has been twisted, it can easily be formed (by bending it) either along an existing solder line within the piece or around the edge. It's best to tack solder it in a few places to get it in place, then completely solder it all along as you hold it in place with a wooden hobby stick. Once it's completely soldered in place, it's best to finish by going over the solder with the soldering iron to heat/melt to a finished smooth look, the same as you would on a normal solder line without twisted wire. I hope this helps you and thank you for your comment.
Fantastic!
Would this be sturdy enough to use as a plant/garden stake? Thanks for the tutorial!
This is fantastic, I can’t wait to try it as I usually twist my wire with pliers!
Thank you. Glad you found it useful.
Tried it and am super pleased with the results, thanks
@@Handmadeinwales glad it worked out for you.
Thx for info… nice
Thank you!
Thank you!!! very informative video. How do you use, measure, cut and solder lead cane to a glass? Thank you in advance for your answer.
Lead Came is a different than using copper foil. The lead is measured, based on it's location within the glass design. It is a soft metal so it can be easily cut with the proper lead came hand cutting nippers. Once the lead came piece is cut to the proper length, the glass slide into it. Once the lead is fit to the glass, it can be soldered at the joints only. In some cases where the span is long, zinc coated rebar may need to be used to support the lead and keep it from sagging. I hope this provides you with a simple explanation, but if you're seriously thinking of pursuing lead came, it would be wise to purchase a book on it or check out some of the instructional videos on TH-cam. Best of luck.
How to solder to wire legs to bird. I have the Cardinal made On wood picked out . Wish I could send you photo.
I’m not sure I understand this comment. I can only guess that you may be interested in using twisted wire as bird legs/feet. I will make a follow up video to demonstrate how to do this.
I would love to see a Video on how to apply wire legs to a stain glass bird to stand on wood log
We’ll put one together and post it soon.