STAINED GLASS: 10 Soldering Secrets for Success
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If you’ve watched our previous videos, you’ve learned to cut glass, grind, and copper foil your stained glass project. Now it’s time to solder. In this video, Ed will teach you how to prepare for soldering, from using the best flux to using the correct soldering iron. If you are ready to learn new techniques and make beautiful stained glass, this class is for you!
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Thank you so much you explain better than anybody I’ve seen and I’ve watched more videos than I could count!! You’re my new go to guy!!!
Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching!
I soldered in my class today, and your explanation and techniques make so much more sense than how teacher did it. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
In my opinion you are a godsend to us stained glass beginners 😃
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
$95 for what you did is straight undercharging. Thats incredible value.
All these tips got me so fluxing excited to whip out the ol' hobby box! 😂 22:44
Great! That’s what we want. Thanks!
Lol
Thank you Barb and Ed! This is a very helpful video! The kite is really beautiful!
Thank you La Ronda!
i would have saved myself so much frustration if i had only saw your videos first! its so good to know the mistakes i have been making have solutions!!! NOT GIVING UP! THANKS TO YOU
Glad I could help!
Bravo, Bravo!!! All kinds of great info!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you Julia! Lots of great info, right?
Thank you for such a nice detailed video.
You are very welcome!
Lots of good information on the top ten tips on foiling, soldering, temperature and soldering basics, combined with a lot of great advice on stained glass procedures... Thanks a lot Barb & Ed for all you guys do...! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Ray! We are trying to help. Thanks for all your help!
Great tutorial Ed. All the best!
Thank you! Good to hear from you!
Very informative and easy to understand! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Barb and Ed! I love the kite and great tips too!
Glad you enjoyed it. It has lots more than 10 tips, right? Thanks for watching and being a part of our glass community!
Helpful as always..thank you. Good teaching skills
Thank you Shaun. Glad we could help. Thanks for watching
TOP video 👍👌! explaining in details and professionally the 2 techniques of soldering of stained glass, the foiling method, the electric soldering tool, the composition of the solder for copper foil, the flux... all with in addition sympathy and positivity.Thank you very much and good continuation 😍🥰❣
Thank you for watching and appreciating Top 10 Tips for Stained Glass Soldering! Ed enjoys teaching and it shows. We’re inspired by your post and glad you found us. Check out our livestream on Mondays at 7 pm and bring and questions. We answer stained glass questions live. Thanks again and stay awesome! 😎
I just started learning stained glass and your videos have helped me tremendously! Thank you!
Wonderful!
Love the video. I have problems soldering but now I see I'm doing it wrong. I'll try using your technique and I'm sure it will work.
When passion for art meets experience, you get videos like this one! I made tremendous progress from day one simply by implementing your advice! thank you!!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
great tips. I'll be watching this again. I've been at this about 14 months, but have been cutting and foiling for the past couple months so just wanted to get back into solder mode. Didn't expect to learn so much new stuff! thank you!
Thank you, we’re happy to help.
This is a FANTASTIC video. Thank you very much for taking the time to share so much great knowledge. Your two methods of soldering will surely help me. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, very helpful!❤
You're so welcome!
You are an amazing tutor. Thanks so much for this. I am just starting out and find your hints and tips so very useful ❤❤
Thank you, glad we can help.
Thank you for all these tips, makes me want to practice till perfect thanks!
You're so welcome!
I really enjoy watching your tips. I have done stained glass for years as a hobby, but I find I still learn something new everything. Thank you!
That’s what we like to hear! Thanks for watching.
Youre a great teacher. Thank you
You're very welcome!
Thank-you so much for this! I just subscribed to your channel! The tips that you are giving are so helpful!
Glad we can help, thanks for watching. See you Monday @7pm
That is such a cute kite, I am just getting back to stained glass after a 21 years, Thanks you for the tips. I enjoyed watching this.
You are so welcome!
This is great to learn your steps ... I've learned more than I know from 3.5 years of lessons in a stained glass studio. Many thanks. All the best.
Thank you Jean! That is exactly what we like to hear! Have a great week!
thank you this is very helpful!
Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing your tips and trick to get the solder to look good like that!!
Thanks Joey, we hope all is well.
@@ARTyRV thank!! Starting a large stained glass job for my grandmother today. I'll have to send pictures when it's done! Stay safe you guys!!
Hi Joey! Yes please send them. Thanks!
Great video very interesting, thank you for the tips much appreciated 😊
Thanks for watching!
Thank you 🙏🏻 your tips are more easier to understand than other stained glass artist on TH-cam. I appreciate the tap (touch and go) method instructions. I’ve struggled making a bead. This video also made me understand I’m soldering too hot. You’ve helped me tremendously with this video. Thank You
You are so welcome!
thanks for sharing👍
New subscriber and new to stained glass as a hobby. Thanks for sharing beginner tips that are about safety, technique, and producing a great looking stained glass piece. I’m a visual learner so it helps to get the camera close to the action.
Welcome aboard!
Thank you so very much for this video. I’m a beginner and this is good info.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
You are a great teacher! Thank you. I think I can finally solder. I was doing it completely wrong.
Glad I could help!
You’re amazing! Thank you
Thank you!
Thanks for watching
Great tutorial sir, I am learning all from here, salut from Indonesia
Thanks for watching!
Super helpful! Currently working on glass with many pieces and trying to figure out how to clean up solder lines so that the adhesive doesn't peel up. If you have a piece that you could do a demo on to clean up solder lines, I know I'd be so excited to see it given your wealth of knowledge on the matter. Thank you for this video!
Hi! If the adhesive is peeling up, your iron may be too hot. Thanks for watching.
Thank you!!! I am in Europe and it impressed my time and again. May the Germans have Angst, the British likes fun, etc. Americans like this video shows, share and encourage , many thanks !
Thanks for watching and the nice comment!
Thank you for the video! Definitely learned a lot… and that I probably need to use a much higher temperature 😅 the explanations were very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Good tips. Just wish you would have showed how you rap the 20 gage wire around edge. Will tune in Q&A on Monday night. Thanks.
Hi Patricia! We show how to make the hook and wrap a suncatcher in this video. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!th-cam.com/video/4JnrJIRCviQ/w-d-xo.html
@@ARTyRV thanks for sending me video. Might just have to make a leaf. Ed gives great information. I've watched other videos and they don't explain how as good as Ed does.
Thanks Patricia! The leaf video shows how to make a hook and wrap wire in detail. I think you’ll learn a lot. It’s also start to finish.
Thanks again
Thank you too!
Thanks!
You bet!
wow!!! Best Stainglass video I have ever seen! I have been doing Stangl for 20 years. This video has been extremely helpful and inspiring. So many videos are unclear… They don't show you exactly how to do a particular technique.… But you are an excellent teacher! Thank you so much. I've never subscribed to any TH-cam channel before except this one because I already know what I'm going to get. Thank you, thank you thank you! I hope I get to meet you one day!
Wow, thanks!
I've worked in glass studios doing restoration leaded windows for 23 yrs, copper foil for repairs. Due to circumstances I no longer work with a studio. I've been watch your work along with other artists. As you have said there is always something to learn. I've set up a room in house to finish copper foiling. I'm not used to sitting doing glass work(frustrating) however I'll find the chair height.
Good to hear from you! We like to listen to our favorite videos while foiling! Please keep in touch and let us know how you’re doing in your new space. Good luck and Happy New Year!
perfect!
Thank you for watching!
I love that you focus on made in America products! Thank you! #madeinUSA
Great video!!
Our pleasure!
I want to make my own jump rings. I once watched a video that showed how to make several of them at once. Thank you
You are so welcome! Maybe this will help th-cam.com/video/MnvgW_WP9VE/w-d-xo.html
I had a stained glass business for nearly 45 years. Working with lead fumes all around me for such a long time began to take a toll on me. Now is suffer some neurological issues from the lead and my fine motor skills are gone in my left hand. Despite having good ventilation in my shop for all those years, one can not escape the negative impacts of the lead. Then there will be those to tout lead free solder. But, I found that stuff to be garbage and never used it when if first came out. Now, I am retired and watching your video rekindled the desire to start scoring glass again. However, I best leave things alone at this juncture of my life since I don't want to make things worse.
So sorry to hear of your health issues. We definitely urge folks to have an annual blood test and to avoid toxic fumes. Daily exposure to these toxins is a real danger. Thank you for sharing your experience. Please stay in touch. We’ll be talking about this at the Monday night livestream.
Yes it helped me tremendously,the problem I have is attaching the jump rings,not sure why,can I make my own?
Yes, you can make your own jump rings. And get some needle nose pliers to help with the holding. Thanks for watching
Hi Ed, thanks for this very informative video! I'm a beginner and starting to learn my basics with your channel :)
I have a question though: why did you do touch and go on one side and bead on the other? Was it just for demonstrating both techniques or there's a specific reason? Could you explain the different use cases for the different soldering techniques?
Thanks a lot!
Both ways are correct. Which ever way works best for you. The touch and go method is great for beginners! Thanks for watching!
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Al no traducirse el vídeo al español, ( y no ser mi inglés de lo mejor, pierdo algunos detalles. Quisiera preguntarte si después de colocar la patina, hay que limpiar el vidrio o solo se coloca la patina y ahí se termina?
Muchas gracias!!! Ya me suscribí!!! 🙏👏🥰
Yes, after applying patina, clean with glass cleaner.
Hi there, Kathy from Massachusetts. I just got a microwave kiln. What are your thoughts. Love the two of you and the plethora of information you share.
Yes! You should be able to get started right away and learn all kinds of new techniques. You’ll love it!
Thanks for the video. Watching it for the soldering, which I need practice at.
Did you spread the flux on the inside of the copper before tacking it together (or just the outside)?
Outside only! Thanks for watching!
Re ventilation. I have an exhaust fan built into a box the height of the wall cavity that contains the window (don't know the technical words sorry), has a foam seal around the box, and it sits on the window sill. I work with epoxy and had noticed that while the room I work in is ventilated well, I could smell fumes at the other end of the house, even with closing the room door. Since putting the exhaust fan at one window it pulls the air from the room out that window, so airflow comes from inside the house to out that window. Clears the fumes from the room and prevents them entering the rest of the house.
Yes fumes can travel. Glad you found a solution.
I did stained glass many, many years ago and have just got back into it. I forgot how hard soldering is or should I say how hard it is to make it look good. This video is awesome and now I'm heading down to my shop to try your methods. My soldering iron tip doesn't look like yours though. I'm not sure if it's because it's too hot or not hot enough. I have a Hakko. Thoughts on that?
Here’s our thoughts on the Hakko Iron th-cam.com/video/Lpptsw7BrHI/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and have fun!
The tip about foil lifting up and trapping flux under it due to the glue melting away makes soooo much sense!!!! I was cleaning and cleaning and cleaning my peices and still getting the dreaded white mold! That must be what is happening!
Probably. Hope these tips help!
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Wonderful video…very informative and helpful! What iron are you using? Is 510 degrees C or F?
Fahrenheit. Thanks for watching!
Lead solder is the best, however what is wrong with no lead solders? Thank#, great video.
Nothing
how and what did you use to put a hanger on?
What are your thoughts in the Ryobi tool for soldering?
They are not made for stained glass work. Not something we would recommend. Thanks for watching and great question!
What actual temp do you recommend for 60/40 ?? I have heard a few different temperatures but I would love to hear what temperature you work at
60/40 melts at about361 degrees F. It becomes full liquid at 375 degrees. Experiment between those temps to find your best working temp.
I am going to buy a Weller soldering station. What size tip should I get for it to do stain glass
1/4” foul and 3/8” for lead.
What are you wiping the tip off with?
Damp paper towel
Can you use this solder for sea glass?
Yes and you will need wide foil
Wondering if you have a lead free solder recommendation. I'm going to make an attempt with Worthington plumbing solder that comes recommended from elsewhere.
E: secondary question, have you ever tried your hand at PCB soldering?
Plumbing solder is not recommended.
Have not done PCB soldering.
nice video...I wonder if you can help me start my stained glass project. I am from el salvador and there is no way in this country to buy stained glass materials and tools. how can I bring them from USA to el salvador?
I’m not sure. Have you checked with Bullsye Glass or Ed Hoy’s?
So when you tack it, you how the solder iron down flat but when you are beading, you kinda hold the iron tip on its side ?
Yes, exactly.
More soldering secrets here: th-cam.com/video/1AY1zvwZkA4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Or2MqNyiiF1_XOw5
Thank you so much for helping me to learn I love you guys! I could really use some help please. First let me say…I figure your gonna think I’m missing some basics that are causing my issue but I promise you I know how to tin my iron, clean, solder etc. I’ve purchased several irons used the temperature control units always had problems with inconsistent heating. So I shelled out the bucks for a halo fx-601 thinking issues were over BUT… NO! I run temp on 360 however iron is always too hot or gets cold solder starts to bubble on iron or won’t hold a bead I’m so frustrated !!! Thanks to you I’ve learned enough to sale some pieces but this problem is about to make me throw in the towel because soldering is way harder than it should be! Any advice greatly appreciated.
Turn the iron down a bit and it does take practice
Loving your super detailed videos.. I'm searching and decission is getting back and forth which soldering iron should I buy that will last a very long time and worth the money..
I've recently saw you other video too about the hakko, which got built in rheostat.. But saw many rrviews onamazon that the temperature doesn't get high enough after few weeks of usage and it's not for larger works...
could you please suggest me one? I'll be using led free soldering wires...
should I go for the weller 80 watt or 100 watt or the hakko of your recent video?
and another question... Do you use rheostat with the weller 100 watt aswell?
Thank you for the question. The Weller 80 or 100 would be the best choice for lead work. Both work great with a rheostat. We do prefer the Hakko for copper foil work. The Hakko comes with a 1/8 tip which is perfect for copper foil.
@@ARTyRV Thanks So much! xD
@@ARTyRV Btw may I know for how long you have been using the weller 100 watt one?
15 years
You must use a rheostat with the Weller
How long does cooper foil stay good to use and does solder expire I have some foil from 2011 which still looks fine can I use it?
Test it out, it should be fine.
Good afternoon , was wondering how you can tell if your foil is bad
I have like six rolls that I have not opened - but they are about 4 years old
Good question.if it’s been in unopened packages it should be fine.
Do you have to make the baking soda clean paste fresh each time? I always have a lot leftover
Yes we use it up. It keeps!
@@ARTyRV Baking soda is dirt cheap and IMO one doesn't need to be stingy with it. I put a quart of warm water in a bowl, add 2 tbsp baking soda and 1 tsp dishwashing liquid. I then use an old toothbrush (electric is even better) to give the piece a good scrub. Then rinse in clean water and pat dry with a paper towel. When I've done with it I either flush the mixture away or dilute it and put it on the garden...
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Is there a photo of the finished kite?
Yes at the end of the video. Thanks for watching!
@@ARTyRV thank you! I literally missed the last few seconds of the video. I went back and saw it. 😊
I noticed that at the intersection you didn’t get a blob of solder. My intersection’s always get a blob and then I’m having to clean that up which is difficult. Any suggestions?
Are you stopping at the intersection? If you’ll move through the intersection the iron should pull the solder on through.
Can you use Pearl Ex Pigments instead to get different colors?
Not sure.
@@ARTyRV thank you for your videos I will be buying supplies from your store in a total beginner and I love how you break it down
Just wondering if vinegar and water would work as well as baking soda and water?
Great question. Anything that will neutralize the acid will work.
@@ARTyRV 😊 Thanks ❤️
Tried to purchase from your Amazon store. Links are broken...
Thank you for the heads up! We appreciate that. Here is the link Check out this page from artyrvglassstudio www.amazon.com/shop/artyrvglassstudio
How about copper tips?
Copper foiling tips?
This is a good video on making jump rings. th-cam.com/video/MnvgW_WP9VE/w-d-xo.html
Do you ever just leave your projects with the silver solder?
Yes, absolutely.
You don't use tip tinner? Have you ever? What are your pros and cons?
We’ll be talking about this tonight on the Livestream at 7pm
Copper foil work is hobby work. Stained glass is a whole different ball of wax.
Tiffany was a big fan of combining both methods. We are too! Thanks for watching!
"double dipping" into the Patina isn't an issue? I keep seeing that I need to pour some into a different vessel to apply so I don't contaminate what's in the bottle. You obviously must not have any issues? Any unnecessary step that can be omitted is ok by me! lol
We pour a small amount of patina into a container and use that. Definitely don’t dip into your patina bottle! Also, you need a wide mouthed container so that it doesn’t spill. Thanks for watching!
@@ARTyRV I put my patina in a spray bottle, I feel I am able to control it better.
ive been trying to solder an 8" length, for the past 2 days. and it is not as beautiful as i would like it to be. TH-cam randomly put this video up after i watched something else, even TH-cam can see my need for help😳. using hakoFx601, MasterCraft 60/40, kokorode paste flux, and StudioPro tape(which i dont like), a narrow soft brush for the flux. ive got a fan 15" fron my face, pulling the air out, and occasionally wearing a 3m mask- can still taste the flux even though im not breathing it in.
im ready to pray to whomever i need to, for help.
You need a fume extractor. Here is one for 30. That we have used when teaching classes.
Also, the Ruby flux does not smoke. It’s also in our Amazon store.
@@ARTyRV i will try them! Thanks!🙂
I thought that patina was dangerous stuff ? You don't wear gloves ? So it
Doesn't burn your skin ? I read the bottle and it had me a nervous wreck to use it lol
Yes, gloves are good especially when using it for many projects and throughout the day. Wash hands and wear gloves.
You never showed how to attach the hanger
Best jump rings video : th-cam.com/video/MnvgW_WP9VE/w-d-xo.html
I'm so fustrated. My soldering iron is new and nice and shiny, it's hot enough, but still, the solder does't stick to it!
Send a pic of your iron and your controller. Ed@conwayglass.com
Yeah, try may hand stained glass after working at soldering electronic, paste flux not great, liquid flux works way better
Great point!
I don't know about cleaning my tip with steel wool LOL LOL LOL
NEVER clean your soldering iron tip with steel wool!!!
Thanks!
Thank you!