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

stained glass projects

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drilling glass

Equipment for drilling glass explained – pillar drilling machines and flexible drive units.

stained glass kits 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 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 cutters Glass Cutter - a exploration of each glass cutter available, with buying advice and tips
stained glass grinders Stained Glass Grinder - what to look out for when purchasing stained glass grinders 
stained glass lead Stained Glass Lead -an explanation of different types of lead came available, and when best to use them
stained glass tools Pliers -  indispensable stained glass tools and their uses - pliers
leaded stained glass Leading Tools - tools needed for leaded stained glass - the All Nova Tool, lathekin and oyster knife
glass bottle cutter Glass Bottle Cutter - Ephrem’s glass bottle cutter is the perfect tool for transforming used bottles into goblets, bowls or candle holders.
soldering irons 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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