Squaring A Stained Glass Panel

by Warren Gleiser
(Toronto Ontaro, Canada)

I have just built a stained glass panel. The size was to be within the range of 52 X 33 1/2. I find that the size is okay, but it is out of square. How do I correct this problem? I have one straight line - ( The wall, but it seems to be wandering away from the wall.) The measurement are okay, but it is not square. Help!

Milly's reply: It's a bit tricky to ascertain what to do here, without more information or a photograph. I'm not sure from your question whether it's the frame that's out of square, or your stained glass panel. And just how much of a gap you have, and whether it's a uniform gap or uneven.
If it's your panel, and you're going to fit it in with beading and putty, you could always solder additional slithers of lead to the edges. They'll be hidden in the installation process.
Sorry not to be of more help - I could probably offer more suggestions if you send me the additional information.

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