tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12097186310614347042024-03-13T00:52:53.246+00:00ProcessesStained glass, fusing, etching, slumping, draping, mould making and other processes described through the support of Stained Glass SuppliesStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-86142815954007757942020-02-05T22:38:00.002+00:002022-11-26T08:48:42.050+00:00Playing in the Sandbox
This process provides flowing, abstract images that can be used as autonomous pieces or formed into other objects, such as free drops, bowls, cut for jewellery or into pattern bars. The appearance provided is unique to this combination of using frit and pressing.
In principle, this process is the same as creating sand pictures. The process is in three stages: Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com0Stained Glass Supplies Ltd55.8643126 -4.225949200000059155.8631986 -4.2284707000000594 55.8654266 -4.2234277000000588tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-82324759464191888372014-12-27T16:35:00.000+00:002014-12-27T16:35:02.196+00:00Glass Grinder Maintenance
Glass
grinders are often the main machine used in stained glass. They are important machines to many of us and
so need proper maintenance and use to give us long service. This note is about the things you need to
keep in mind about maintaining the grinder.
Glass
grinders are very handy tools. They mainly consists of a spinning diamond
coated cylinder (the bit) extending Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com48Stained Glass Supplies, Ltd. G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.22637209999993555.8634256 -4.2288935999999353 55.8656536 -4.2238505999999347tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-5384776350405188032013-07-27T22:50:00.001+01:002013-08-02T21:16:00.892+01:00Stepping Stones
Making
stepping stones is a relatively simple process if a few processes are
followed.
A range of examples
Work
Area
Pick
a work area where the mold can be left undisturbed for 48 hrs.
Prepare the area by putting a protective layer of newspaper or
plastic around the work area. Place several pairs of gloves, bags of
concrete, chicken wire, mouldStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com1Stained Glass Supplies, Glasgow, G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.22637209999993555.8634256 -4.2288935999999353 55.8656536 -4.2238505999999347tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-40290188010901709682012-10-18T19:56:00.000+01:002016-12-11T13:07:34.896+00:00Light Boxes
Description
and Use
Light boxes
are in many ways development from the glass easel. The glass easel
was used in studios to wax up the painted glass and display it as it
would be seen in a window. Sometimes the glass painters painted
across all the glass at once, so this method enabled them to see the
results immediately.
Nowadays
people tend to use back lighting for these and other purposes, Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com4Stained Glass Supplies,Ltd55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-36268368256633753122012-09-18T19:17:00.000+01:002013-08-02T21:19:33.718+01:00Measuring openings
Measurements
There
are a number of measurements that are critical for a good design and
a sound installation of window panels.
1.
Tight Size: This is
the full size of the glass opening with no allowances for expansion
and contraction. In a wood or metal rebate frame one would measure
from steel to opposing steel or wood to wood; in a stone groove
installation, from the bottom of one groove Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com1Stained Glass Supplies, Glasgow, G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-29707341908203936902012-08-18T18:52:00.000+01:002013-08-02T21:21:12.127+01:00Lampshade Processes
Contents
Design
of Panel Lampshades
Design
- Pattern/Cartoon Tools
Pattern
Construction
Soldering
3-D Pieces
Reinforcing
Lamp Shades
Vase
Caps
Fibre
blanket Moulds for Shaped Panel Lamps
Design
of Panel Lampshades
Lamp Panel Dimensions
Lamp
Panel Lengths
If
you have determined the length of the shade and the diameters of the
top and bottom, you can Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com1Stained Glass Supplies, Glasgow, G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-42113027377723148802012-07-18T18:41:00.000+01:002013-08-02T21:22:40.470+01:00Installation of Glazing Bars
There
are a few tips that concern the installation of glazing bars into
wood frames. An important element to understand is that the purpose
of the bars is to protect the panel from horizontal wind pressures on
the window, not to lift the panel or in any other way strengthen the
panel vertically.
Glazing
bars are normally round. The diameter depends on the span of the
opening. For openingsStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com0Stained Glass supplies, Glasgow, G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-19356550684496551122012-06-18T17:25:00.000+01:002012-06-18T17:25:00.160+01:00Cementing Leaded Panels
Cementing
panels is as old as leaded glass - over 1,000 years - so it is a
time-proven process using simple materials. The object of cementing
is to make a leaded panel weather and water tight and sturdy. It can
be messy and dusty, so putting on an apron and a dust mask are a good
idea.
Part
1: Cement
You
can make your own lead light cement as the materials are fairly
common and safe to Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com4Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-90792640972677427842012-05-27T08:11:00.000+01:002012-05-30T08:18:00.857+01:00Leading Techniques
Contents
1
- Squaring panels
2
- Wide edge cames
3
- Mitred Corners
4
- Tucking Cames
5
- Growing Panels
6
- Weaving
7
- Bending wide cames
8
- Leading small circles
9
- Leading Nuggets
10
- Leading tight curves
11
- False Lines in Leading
12
- Silhouettes in leaded glass
13
- Sculpting the came
14
- Copper foil in leaded panels
1
- Squaring panels
When
building leaded Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com3Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-32605177840239592352012-05-18T06:57:00.000+01:002012-05-21T23:03:23.769+01:00Design Principles for Stained Glass
Designing
for Strength
Responsive
Colour selection
Beautiful
Design Lines
Design
Sources
Reworking
Designs
Some
practicalities
Conclusion
There
comes a stage when each of us moves from using patterns developed by
others to trying to realise our own vision. This is the time where,
in attempting to reproduce an image from our mind Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-86458187037980983822012-02-18T17:59:00.000+00:002012-05-21T23:02:32.593+01:00Cutting GlassCutting Shapes
Outside Curves
Outside
curves are usually the easiest curve to break out. You do not have to
worry about breaking the piece, as the break - if it goes off the
score line - will be away from the piece rather than into it. Outside
curves normally have complimentary inside curves. So on the principle
of making the most difficult break first and the easiest last, the
outsideStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-7841929050797794332012-02-12T12:12:00.000+00:002012-05-21T22:59:44.197+01:00Cutting GlassTechniques and Safety
Use of the Glass Cutter
When
cutting glass your are first scoring the surface to weaken the glass
and then second, breaking along the score line. The glass will always
follow the path of least resistance. It is important to keep this in
mind when “cutting” glass as it has significant implications for
scoring and breaking.
Use
the cutter by moving it awayStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-65947881469628841922012-02-05T08:28:00.000+00:002012-05-21T22:58:02.982+01:00Cutting GlassTools and Materials
Glass Cutters
There are a large number of styles and types of cutters available on the market. It is best to get the feel of one before buying. You can try various styles out in classes, and usually shops will have examples for demonstration.
Simple steel wheel cutters
The cutters above are inexpensive and that is the only advantage. The Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com2Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-65990607141133993392012-01-29T09:59:00.001+00:002012-05-21T22:55:43.245+01:00Soldering
Soldering
Techniques
This article deals with soldering of lead came, copper foiled projects and zinc.
Lead
Came
Tools
A
soldering iron of sufficient power and temperature is required –
soldering tools. This will normally be a 100 watt rated
iron with a 700F degree bolt (or soldering tip). An additional
rheostat is not required or desirable.
Usually,
40/60 Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com2Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-71611259218971636432012-01-18T18:56:00.000+00:002012-05-21T22:54:01.990+01:00Soldering
Soldering
Tools
General
Historically
soldering tips were copper, placed in braziers. One tip was used;
when the heat had transferred from the tip to the solder (and
depleted the heat reserve) it was placed back in the brazier of
charcoal and the next tip was used.
Much
later gas irons were in common use. These used a gas jet to heat the
soldering bolt/tip. They are very fast, but requireStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-33132483180580202522012-01-12T18:52:00.000+00:002012-05-21T22:50:12.123+01:00Soldering
Soldering
Materials
Solder
Solder
Alloys
There
are a wide variety of solder alloys for varying uses as shown by this
table below, which also gives the solidification and liquifaction points together with their uses.
Ag
= Silver
Cd
= Cadmium
Cu
=Copper
PB
= Lead
Sn
= Tin
Sb
= Antimony
2%Sn/2%Sb/96%Pb
Solidus 305°C Liquidus 315 °C Uses: High Temperature, High
Creep Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com4Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-66519377450797669972012-01-08T16:49:00.000+00:002012-05-21T22:48:56.282+01:00Soldering Techniques
Soldering
Techniques
Soldering
- how it works
Soldering
is a well known and widely used process where two or more metal items
are joined together using a fusible alloy with a melting temperature
that is lower than their own. The most commonly used solder is a
fusible alloy consisting essentially of a tin and lead mixture.
The
solder actually dissolves a small amount of the Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com1Glasgow, Glasgow City G31 2HF, UK55.8645396 -4.226372155.862312100000004 -4.2313076 55.8667671 -4.2214366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-47846402241559283252011-09-17T23:23:00.001+01:002012-05-21T22:47:04.282+01:00Leading Basics
Leading
up boards
It
is often best to have a separate board to place on top of your bench
to do the leading. This means that you can move the project if it has
to be delayed while having to do something else.
Start
with a work board that is thick enough to be relatively rigid, but is
easy to put nails into. Plywood is a good, but relatively expensive
board. MDF is heavy and difficult to put Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-52154262294526924382011-08-31T09:25:00.001+01:002012-05-21T22:44:31.609+01:00Drilling Glass
Keeping Things Wet
When Drilling glass it is important always to keep the drill bit and glass wet, otherwise the glass gets too hot and will break. There are a variety of things you can do to achieve this.
Drill under water in a container
Drill in a ring of clay, plasticine, etc., holding water. To do this, you need to make a ring about 50 mm in diameter and press it around Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-5426281968414328082011-07-06T21:00:00.006+01:002016-01-19T19:59:34.272+00:00French Embossing and Acid Etching
This an article written in 1999 at the beginning of my discovery of acid etching. It may be useful to compare what I was doing then and what I recommend now - as well as the differences in style. It was written as a discovery log rather than a "how to" presentation.
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An Exploration of French Embossing
In a fit of enthusiasm, I agreed to take on the reproduction of a largeStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-76673381838166348462011-07-05T20:00:00.000+01:002012-05-21T22:41:52.923+01:00Acid Etching a Door Panel
General
Acid etched panels, mainly for doors, became popular after the general availability of hydrofluoric acid in the mid 19th century. These were done on plate glass of 6 mm or 8 mm with a process known as bite and grind in Glasgow. This was sometimes called French embossing in other localities. A number of these windows have survived both fashion - where they were removed for leaded glassStephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043440528649354154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-11759523349663182772010-03-01T17:36:00.001+00:002015-02-02T19:05:11.531+00:00Vermiculite Moulds
Vermiculite moulds have versatile applications as custom moulds both for draping and slumping. With care, they have a long life. They are relatively light for their size and strength. As the vermiculite is an insulator it does not store heat, making it useful for large moulds without the requirement for long cooling times.
It is a wet moulding process, so the cast needs to be waterproof. Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-70414602928401269822010-02-25T11:54:00.000+00:002012-05-21T22:40:31.790+01:00Body Casting with Plaster of Paris Bandages
The advantage of plaster of Paris bandages to create a body cast are:
· its light weight,
· rapid setting characteristics,
· the degree of detail picked up, and
· rigidity.
Its disadvantages are
· its easy deformation while wet,
· its fragility when dry, and
· it is a messy procedure.
The advantages over other methods of taking a cast from life are such that this is an almost ideal Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-8687898577943390782010-02-20T16:06:00.003+00:002010-02-20T16:11:45.723+00:00Strip CuttingCutting strips is repetitive, but requires accuracy. This can be achieved with expensive tools that do the job very well. It can also be done with only a few tools – most of which you already have.This photo shows some of them.The adjustable try square is really useful, as once it is set, you can be sure all the distances will be the same. The distance should be the width you require plus half Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209718631061434704.post-15104636693086718602009-07-24T22:18:00.001+01:002009-07-24T22:18:00.246+01:00Crating for Travelling ExhibitionsAs you may remember I was accepted along with others on the basis of a proposal to exhibit with a travelling exhibition organised by the Scottish Glass Society.This will be packed and unpacked by other people at least four times during the next year. My experience with helping to pack up the Collect work exhibited by craftscotland showed me the need to prepare the packing properly.At the Stephen Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854964450984329333noreply@blogger.com0