Stained Glass Tools and Materials
This is where you'll find out about all the stained glass tools and materials you need to create your masterpieces. For ease of use I've divided them into four sections:
1. Making a stained glass panel
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Equipment for drilling glass explained – pillar drilling machines and flexible drive units. |
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| Stained glass kits - make sure you have everything you need to make leaded stained glass panels. Part one – 7 tools for glass cutting and leading up. | |
| Stained glass kits - make sure you have everything you need to make leaded stained glass panels. Part two – 6 items for soldering and cementing. | |
| Glass Cutter - a exploration of each glass cutter available, with buying advice and tips | |
| Stained Glass Grinder - what to look out for when purchasing stained glass grinders | |
| Stained Glass Lead -an explanation of different types of lead came available, and when best to use them | |
| Pliers - indispensable stained glass tools and their uses - pliers | |
| Leading Tools - tools needed for leaded stained glass - the All Nova Tool, lathekin and oyster knife | |
| Glass Bottle Cutter - Ephrem’s glass bottle cutter is the perfect tool for transforming used bottles into goblets, bowls or candle holders. | |
| Soldering irons are the most expensive essential item in your stained glass kits, so it’s best to make sure you choose the correct one from the start. | |
Lead knives
Brushes
Solder
Leaded light cement
2. Painting, enamelling and silver staining
Brushes
Paints
Enamels
Silver nitrate
Miscellaneous
3. Acid-etching,engraving and abrading
Resists
Flashed glass
Fume cupboards
Acid
Miscellaneous
4. Fusing and slumping
Fusing glass
Frits, confetti and stringers
Fusing pens
Fusing glue
Ceramic fibre paper
Mould making equipment
Miscellaneous
I've tried to give most things a mention, even if I haven't yet tried them, just so you know they're out there and available.
As usual with glass, most of these tools and materials have to be used with care and as directed by the manufacturers, otherwise accidents may occur.
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