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How to Do Stained Glass - Tools and Supplies Needed
If you wish to produce very simple hanging window ornaments, read the following lists to see the kinds of tools and supplies that you will need.
In addition to the tools and supplies, of course, you will need glass, solder, and either lead or copper foil.
To practice glass cutting, you may try your skills first on some scrap window glass, which you may beg or borrow from your local hardware dealer. Or, a few pounds of glass remnants will give you the feel of the real thing. We recommend you start with cathedral glass, because it is generally easier to cut than opalescent glass.
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Basic Stuff
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Here are some basic tools and materials to get you started.
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Inland MiniPhaser Temperature Controller
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Item no:
70402
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Inland/Reentel International
item:
60014
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Retail price:
$37.35
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6 or more $33.62 (10% discount)
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This imported solid state wattage controller will accommodate any soldering iron up to and including 600 Watts. Ideal for the hobbyist. 3.75"W x 4.5"D x 2.0"H.
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Fletcher-Terry Steel Wheel 114 deg. Glass Cutter, Ball End
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Item no:
6803
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Fletcher-Terry
item:
01-128
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Retail price:
$6.69
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5 or more $6.02 (10% discount)
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31
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Steel wheel, die cast, ball end, 114 degrees.
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Studio Pro Breaker/Grozier Pliers
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Item no:
6825
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Diamond Tech
item:
601
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Retail price:
$10.09
/each
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6 or more $9.08 (10% discount)
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In stock:
37
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Available while supplies last.
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These breaker/groziers are dual purpose pliers used for breaking out scores and grozing flares from the edges of glass. They have one curved jaw and one flat jaw, both with finely serrated edges.
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Dura-Ink #15 Felt Tipped Glass Marker
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Item no:
6812B
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Markal
item:
725201
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Retail price:
$5.46
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In stock:
7
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Writes on glass, easily wiped off. Black ink, fine line. For tracing pattern onto glass. Helps accuracy. Water resistant, smear resistant.
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Flux Brush
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Item no:
7354
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item:
2452
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Retail price:
$0.50
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31
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A stiff bristled brush for applying the oleic acid or paste flux to the solder joint prior to soldering. Tubular metal construction is 6" long and 3/8" wide at the bristles.
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Optional Stuff
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While these items aren't necessary, they will enhance your stained glass experience.
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18 Gauge Tinned Copper Wire, 50 ft
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Item no:
7342
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Arcor Electronics
item:
C18
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Retail price:
$9.33
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6 or more $8.40 (10% discount)
12 or more $7.46 (20% discount)
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60
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18-gauge tin-plated copper wire in a 4 oz. spool, or about 50 feet.
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Jax Pewter Patina, 16oz - ORMD
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Item no:
7349
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Jax
item:
5006
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Retail price:
$25.34
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Jax Pewter Patina, 16oz - ORMD
Produces a permanent, authentic, antique pewter finish on lead, copper, brass, nickel, tin-lead alloys and solder especially on copper foil work. (Will not work on lead came.) Apply with a brush at room temperature, or heat to 140 degrees F for varying effects. This product will work best on freshly soldered work that is clean of flux. Sixteen ounce bottle.
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Restrictions:
This item cannot be shipped by air.
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Novacan Super Brite Copper Patina for Solder, 8 oz.
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Item no:
7348
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Novacan
item:
50230
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Retail price:
$8.73
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8
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Copper Sulphate Solution for darkening solder to a copper hue, especially on copper foil work. (Will not work on lead came.) Apply with a brush at room temperature, or heat to 140 degrees F for varying effects. This product will work best on freshly soldered work that is clean of flux. Eight ounce bottle.
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Restrictions:
This item cannot be shipped by air.
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Pattern Shears for Foil by Aanraku
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Item no:
6793A
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Aanraku Glass Studios
item:
TSF
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Retail price:
$11.00
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6 or more $9.90 (10% discount)
12 or more $8.80 (20% discount)
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12
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This version of the double-bladed stencil shears removes a strip of paper approximately 1/32" wide from the pattern, which is all the allowance that is needed when cutting stencils for copper foil work. These nifty inventions improve upon the old method, which was to tape two single-edge razor blades together and run it along the the pattern line, all the while trying not to cut yourself, nor destroy your tabletop. Ah, the conveniences of modern life! Stainless steel blades. Imported.
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Pattern Shears for Foil by Studio Pro
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Item no:
6793S
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Diamond Tech
item:
604
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Retail price:
$11.40
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6 or more $10.26 (10% discount)
12 or more $9.12 (20% discount)
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This version of the double-bladed stencil shears removes a strip of paper approximately 1/32" wide from the pattern, which is all the allowance that is needed when cutting stencils for copper foil work. These nifty inventions improve upon the old method, which was to tape two single-edge razor blades together and run it along the the pattern line, all the while trying not to cut yourself, nor destroy your tabletop. Ah, the conveniences of modern life! Stainless steel blades. Imported.
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CUT RUNNING PLIERS, 230 MM FOR GLASS THICKNESSES OF 3-8MM
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Item no:
6816
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Retail price:
$41.76
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3 or more $37.58 (10% discount)
6 or more $33.41 (20% discount)
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In stock:
5
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For thicker glass, this tool applies pressure to your glass score to help break your glass with ease. For Tiffany and art glass work
Glass thickness up to 13/64 in (8 mm)
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SILBERSCHNITT GLASS BREAKING PLIERS, 200 MM LONG
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Item no:
6815
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Retail price:
$95.60
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3 or more $86.04 (10% discount)
6 or more $76.48 (20% discount)
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For Tiffany and art glass work Turnable pressure bar Perfect, splinter-free breaking of inner curves and narrow strips of glass Pressure bar and plate available as spare parts Glass thickness up to 13/64 in (5 mm)
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Studio Pro Running Pliers
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Item no:
6834
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Diamond Tech
item:
600
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Retail price:
$12.89
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3 or more $11.60 (10% discount)
6 or more $10.31 (20% discount)
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34
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A glass cutting necessity. We often tell our beginners, if you can only afford one pair of pliers, buy running pliers. This tool applies pressure to your glass score to help break your glass with ease. Use the convenient centering mark for perfect breaks.
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