Is it OK to mix silver nitrate with vinegar?

by Christine
(London)

For my stained glass projects I need to stain a piece of glass. Most websites come up with painting on glass, but I just want to do the yellow staining.
I did this at school, but I remember mixing the silver stain with a little vinegar and I think a bit of water. Would you know how to do this?

Milly's answer:

I've only ever mixed silver stain (also called silver nitrate) with water.

The vinegar technique is used to enable you to paint one layer of glass enamel over another, so that you can fire two layers at once - something you don't need to do when silver staining glass.

I do have a silver stain page - have a look at:

http://www.everything-stained-glass.com/stain-glass.html

under the 'Techniques' section for more detailed information. Hope that helps.

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