It's almost been a month attending Bill Hole's class Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 12:00. Our first project is a leaded glass window. We just learned how to solder the lead joints.
Cutting the lead is simple with these cutters
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| brushing the lead came before patina (coloring) |
Bill demonstrating cutting methods.
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| Copper foil being applied to glass in place of the lead came technique |
We didn't get to see how the grinder worked until we had used the grozing pliers for a week.
Cleaning the joint with a wire brush before applying flux.
Preheating the lead helps the solder flow.
My piece flipped over after soldering the first side.
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