TOP SOLDERING TIps & Tricks for Stained Glass

[@ARTyRV]

The follow-up video with closeups is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5_ZmIqVjLVsjKc Thanks for watching everyone! We love y’all!

[@magali44276]

Could you have close ups of what he is working on? That would be awesome

[@ARTyRV]

Sorry about that. We had some technical difficulties and lost the closeups. We’ll do better next time. Thanks for watching!

[@magali44276]

No worries 😉. Thank you for replying

[@ARTyRV]

@@magali44276 I hope you have checked out our new videos. We are including more closeups! Our live Q & A is

[@ARTyRV]

At 7pm on Monday. Thank you for watching!

[@Millertimetrvls]

Need close-ups of project

[@jfly]

Good knowledge but I’m watching you on a 42” tv, and you kept saying you can see here and see how I do this wire, and I couldn’t see anything. The wire, the bubbling from too much flux, nothing. It would have been very helpful for us to be watching a close up where we could actually see what you were talking about and how you positioned the wire

[@ARTyRV]

Yes, you are absolutely correct! We are redoing that video. Tech problems. We should have the new soldering tips out soon! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jfly]

@@ARTyRV thank you! Can’t wait to watch it!

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[@biancamenezes7044]

You're just adorable! And a great teacher!! Thank you!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@kathykat7592]

So glad I found you two! I want to start making stained glass! I have been doing mosaics for years. Thank you for your knowledge & sharing!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@lindamyers951]

I paid for classes and was never shown it like this. Very nice job!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@davidhill1220]

The touch and go has been a real game changer! Thanks a ton! Patricia

[@ARTyRV]

Great to hear that!

[@ErnestPiffel]

I’m intrigued by this American pronunciation of “solder”. I’m hearing “sowder”. In Australia we say it as sol-der. I love different accents. As to the content here, I realise I’ve been using way too much flux! Thanks for the r tips.

[@ARTyRV]

Cool, thanks

[@wendybrooks5322]

Love your videos. Thanks so much for the knowledge and instructions. Very helpful.

[@kathyneiss2296]

You two are adorable and so interesting. To a new comer you have all ready taught me so much. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou have a great night

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you so much! Glad you found us.

[@jeanburgin160]

Glad to learn about the 50/50 solder, mostly taught to use 60/40. Yes, makes it pop! Are you going to teach using lead came? I love using lead came but have not been taught very much. I will go to your web page for sure. Many thanks.

[@ARTyRV]

Yes, lead came classes are coming soon!

[@mindygeist7157]

Thanks so much y’all! So helpful.

[@ARTyRV]

Our pleasure!

[@kr46266]

Thank you for the video! Great information.

[@ARTyRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ibauntg]

Such great info. I'm really interested but cant quite grasp some things without a close up visual. Visual learner here. Lol. Thank you

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[@melekmackey5669]

5 golden tips,huge thank you!!!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you! We’ll soon have the videos where we’ll be building small panels. We’ll share some good pattern books too. Thanks for watching!

[@JoeyArispe]

@@ARTyRV can't wait for that

[@ARTyRV]

Hi Guys! Here is a link to the followup video we promised. This video features closeups of soldering and making and adding a jump ring. Thanks for watching and we hope to see you at our Live Q & A Livestreams on Monday at 7PM est. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5_ZmIqVjLVsjKc 😍

[@ARTyRV]

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[@amitamalhotra6786]

you guys are simply superb...

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you so much. We appreciate that and thanks for watching!

[@melekmackey5669]

Hi guys,good to see you again

[@ARTyRV]

Hi good to hear from you!

[@nhw8906]

Great video. I would be grateful if you could kindly share a video of how to attach a barrel tube hinge and lock to and between two glass panels to create a pressed locket. Thank You 🙏🏻

[@ARTyRV]

I am not familiar with that technique. Possibly a jeweler could lead you in the right direction. Good luck and happy cutting!

[@jimroyce2648]

do you have the pattern for the large cardinal you were making.

[@ARTyRV]

@jim Royce The pattern is on the website at www.conwayglass.com/artyrv Feel free to share and thanks for watching!

[@kweenohearts7]

Thanks for the great tips! Bring the camera closer so we can see!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@lyons1960]

thank you for these great tips, extremely helpful!!

[@ARTyRV]

Thank you, happy we can help!

[@gailporterfield6773]

That’s great! Was just going to ask for close ups! Saw the link!

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[@ARTyRV]

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[@belindaproctor3846]

Awesome soldering tips. Reminded me that I need to get a new rheostat. I have been using soldering irons that have temperature controls but the rheostat lets you completely turn your iron off. Can you show closer views of the soldering etc. I have been working with stained glass over 30 years but still learn new tips everyday. I love ruby flux but have been using the paste version. I will be trying out the liquid.

[@ARTyRV]

We prefer a separate reostat. Irons without temp controls weigh less. That makes a big difference if you are soldering for long periods of time. Check out our new videos. They show more closeups! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Happy cutting!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

Tip #6 - always keep the soldering iron tip tinned. Anyone who has used a soldering iron, whether aerospace electronics assembly or hobby projects knows that you need to keep the iron tip tinned at all times. A tip which looses its tinning (solder coating) will typically turn dark brown/black with an oxide layer. It is nearly impossible to solder with a tip which has lost its tinning. Recovering an oxided tip can be difficult and time consuming process. ARTyRV - if you don't already have a video about tip tinning maintenance and tinning recovery, you should. I bet this important aspect is a reason which stained glass novice attempts fail and they don't know why.

[@ARTyRV]

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[@johnchiaravalloti4302]

Wish you would zoom in more to better show your applications , love your videos !

[@ARTyRV]

Yes! Thank you. We are redoing and adding to this video soon. Thanks for joining our glass community. We have a Live Q & A May 24th at 7pm! It’s our first. Feel free to join us. Happy cutting!

[@suedonnenwirth3269]

I just started stained glass, I love your tutorials. I have one request. When you are pointing out a particular spot, would it be possible to get a close up view with your camera? It would be very helpful for me as a newbie. Thank you very much.

[@ARTyRV]

Check out our lasted few videos. We have more closeups.

[@ARTyRV]

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[@hiba]

Nice video.. 2 things to ask.. Does rheostat control Wattage or temperature? and what degree centigrade temperature is suitable for lead free solder?

[@ARTyRV]

Your rheostat will control the temp of your soldering iron. Lead free solder melts at 217 Celciius.

[@hiba]

@@ARTyRV Thanks! in the begining you mention it controls wattage and at the end you mentioned temperature, that's why got confused.. :p

[@ARTyRV]

Yes the Rheostat controls the wattage which in turn controls the temperature of your iron. Thanks!

[@hiba]

@@ARTyRV oh my bad..

[@ARTyRV]

@@hiba no worry. Thanks for question!

[@janellis4622]

Love your tutorials! I am wondering if you could do a one on plating (two foiled pieces together)? I have been told about it, but not confident on the technique. Thank you.

[@ARTyRV]

Great idea! We’ll be talking about that in an upcoming livestream.

[@janellis4622]

@@ARTyRV can't wait! I am subscribed but I don't want to miss it. Will you send out something to alert your fans? 😊

[@ARTyRV]

Absolutely please subscribe!

[@ARTyRV]

Yes. If you go to @Artyrv on KZbin on the subscribe button, allow notifications. You can also just go to our upcoming videos and press the notification bell.

[@ARTyRV]

Livestreams are every Monday at 7pm.

[@JoeyArispe]

wow!! thanks for more tips on soldering. i never thought to clean the copper with steel whool. I have been having a fairly tough time with soldering. I have been using "classic 100 gell flux" Do you think that is a good flux?

[@ARTyRV]

We recommend Ruby Flux.

[@ARTyRV]

Thanks for watching.

[@kamranmirza8008]

I am need flux soldering wire and black patina.. Please help me sir

[@theresevarney4715]

What is the best surface to cut stained glass & what is the best surface to solder on? I am brand new to stained glass. Thank you so much. 😊

[@ARTyRV]

3/4 “ plywood Thanks for watching!

[@alysewallace3137]

As a beginner it would be very helpful if you could do some close ups of your work. Overall a great lesson with fantastic tips!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@kfirish44]

Could you show some of these tech up closer?

[@ARTyRV]

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[@elkeeffler173]

Yes, I agree. I keep wanting to have closeups to match the words. I so want to see what he is saying.

[@ARTyRV]

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[@GetYourCrayCray-On]

What is the name of the pre-made metal "frame" that you put around the outside of stained glass? I've seen it in big heavy pieces!

[@ARTyRV]

We make wood frames for our stained glass. You may be referring to zinc. The zinc frames are not premade though, so I’m not sure if that is what you are talking about. Thanks for watching!

[@kamranmirza8008]

Sir please tell me flux name and soldring wire name

[@markeskanos5110]

Learned 5 good soldering tips, Thanks. What do think of a pencil tip on an irpon?

[@ARTyRV]

We use a pencil one when doing decorative soldering. Thanks for watching!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@MountainLiving-oi1ov]

Fist time at glass work and I am wondering if this is safe to do inside? I don’t have a shed currently but I have a desk set up I do crafts. Can this all be done inside? If so what is needed to make it SAFE ❤️.

[@ARTyRV]

Yes it can. You’ll need good ventilation, fireproof surface for soldering. Always wear shoes and keep children and pets away from the work area. Thanks for watching!

[@andrescosta2992]

I don't see a thing. Not the soldering around the Cardinal, or the wire afterwards. Cam needs to get closer. Thnks for your time.

[@ARTyRV]

Sorry about that. We are definitely trying to do better. Thanks for watching!

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[@jamilemmond3393]

I am just learning and learning a lot from your videos. No problem with the distance for me but really, really wanting to know how you made the eye on your blue bird??

[@ARTyRV]

You can add an eye with a solder blob - just glue. Or you can use a paint pen. You could also use kiln fired paints to add details before you foil and solder. Thanks for watching!

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[@dianneinmon7502]

What do you clean the patina off with?

[@ARTyRV]

Baking soda, water, dish detergent.

[@caroltillietmo6889]

I have set up in my shed, it is cold out there now, does it make a difference for cutting the glass if its cold, I do imagine it would break the glass if its cold and you solider it. because it is not tapered glass. But does the cold affect the flux and other supplies?

[@ARTyRV]

Hi Carol! We answered this question in last weeks livestream and it will also be featured in an upcoming video. The cold does not effect the glass or the cutting of the glass.

[@-ray-h]

Hi Guys, Nice channel... question for you... Is there anything wrong with using solder that has flux built into the solder? When I build electronic boards there is a solder I use that has flux in it and it makes the solder flow really easy... Was just wondering if that is a good kind of solder to use on stain glass...? If so why if not why not... Thanks...

[@ARTyRV]

There is solder made specifically for stained glass. It is cleaner and will give you the best results. Thank you for watching!

[@gab7848]

Please if you redo the video, mention the temperature you are using for soldering. Thank you

[@ARTyRV]

The temperature varies according to the temp of the environment (cold or hot) but mostly at 7 on the reostat. Experiment with scrap solder and/or lead until you get the perfect melting temp. Also take into account the speed in which you work. Hope this helps!

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[@nancymckenzie3258]

What if my soldering iron is 80 watt? I do have a rheostat. Do I just turn the rheostat up more. Thank you Ed and Barb!

[@ARTyRV]

Hi Nancy! Dial it in to your best working temperature. Watch for the next soldering video coming out next week.

[@nancymckenzie3258]

@@ARTyRV thank you so much for the prompt response. I’m so grateful that I found your KZbin channel. I have learned so much!

[@ARTyRV]

Welcome!

[@nikkispracklinbis3962]

What is the paper you’re soldering on top of is it parchment?

[@ARTyRV]

It is white kraft paper. We use it for patterns, to protect tabletops and to wrap glass for pick up. amzn.to/465Z6I5

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

I need a fume extractor can you recommend a good one? There's so many and I don't have any experience with any of them

[@ARTyRV]

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[@lhenneman6447]

Does the adhesive in copper foil expire? I’m getting back into copper foil after a few years. Most of my packages are open. A few are not. Thanks. My instructors hated the technique you showed for soldering. It’s the only way I can do it. Guess it’s not original. LOL

[@ARTyRV]

It doesn’t really expire and can last for years. Extreme heat melt cause it to melt or it could oxidize. you can pull off a few feet and see if it’s still good.

[@ARTyRV]

Whatever works best! There are several techniques for soldering. Thanks for watching!

[@kashakeys88]

I just opened a brand new pkg that may have been sitting for two mos in garage inside its unopened packaging and it was somewhat oxidized in places. So even though I keep my foiled pcs inside a plastic container until soldered, I will probably need to use the steel wool on it. Another tip I heard is keeping your solder inside a bag or container as well.

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[@lhenneman6447]

@@ARTyRV that was timely and helpful. I’m just laying out some beveled angels to solder. Apparently, I have been running a bead all wrong and using too much flux. All I have is paste flux. Time to get liquid, apparently. Thanks.

[@c23fire30]

What kind of rheostat do you use?

[@ARTyRV]

Sunshine Glassworks has them at HTTP://sunshineglass.com

[@simonbates8795]

As much as I appreciate your video and the time taken to present your skill without any close up it becomes pointless. As a newbie I couldn't see any example of what you were doing.

[@ARTyRV]

Hi Simon, you are absolutely correct! We realized the problem after we uploaded that video. Thank you for your critique and thanks for watching! We’re redoing this video.

[@ARTyRV]

I hope you’ve had a chance to check out our new videos. They include more closeups! Thanks !

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[@davidhill1220]

Great tutorial Can’t buy ruby flux in Canada😠

[@ARTyRV]

Sorry to hear that

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

What can you use in place of a homage board? I have a wood table that has raised sides perfect for stained glass but will the solder mess it up?

[@ARTyRV]

You’ll need to protect it when you are working on the tabletop. Yes hot solder will damage a wood tabletop.

[@hammier]

Where is the best place to find patterns?

[@ARTyRV]

Pattern books are available at your local stained glass retailer or on Amazon.

[@ARTyRV]

+Heather Marie the cardinal pattern is at conwayglass.com/artyrv

[@hammier]

Thanks ❤️

[@russellpeter8925]

Your video should show close up of what you and how you do it.

[@ARTyRV]

Yes! Agree! We purchased a new tripod. I think you’ll see an improvement in the new videos. We will redo those videos as time allows. Thanks for watching!

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[@sandyorloff8760]

Close ups would help a lot

[@ARTyRV]

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[@cyndithompson1387]

What size soldering tip do you use? Please and thank you.

[@ARTyRV]

1/4 inch tip. Thanks for watching. Tune in Monday at7pm live chat.

[@maryclark0802]

Can I get this pattern

[@ARTyRV]

Hi Mary! The patter is available here www.conwayglass.com/shop-supplies/cardinal-stained-glass-pattern

[@1Mona4u]

Muy lindo los típs del vídeo. Lástima que la cámara no muestra la imagen de sus manos desde arriba trabajando, así se vería mejor todos los detalles. A usted se lo ve muy bien, pero el trabajo no puede lucirse. Gracias!!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@karenmurray4137]

I wish the camera was closer!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@scpatl4now]

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but when you are tinning your edges, please don't have your hand that is holding the piece under where you are soldering. He has been doing this a long time (although I would argue even the best people should not get into this habit). You are just asking for a nasty burn if the solder drips off and gets on your hand.

[@ARTyRV]

Of course!

[@caroltillietmo6889]

But what temperature is the best? 50/50/ or 60/40

[@ARTyRV]

50/50 for lead came work and 60/40 for copper foil.

[@lwaring1826]

I truly appreciate your video, but the camera is so far away we can’t see the details in what you’re doing. 😉

[@ARTyRV]

I know! We’ve improved though. Our newer videos include closeups. We want to redo this one. Don’t give up on us, we are improving our video skills. Thanks for watching and happy cutting!

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[@jancramer8140]

The video was shot so far away, it was hard to see what you were or did do.

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[@darcymarohn6890]

Do you ever use a wire saw to cut your glass?

[@ARTyRV]

We’re looking at the Taurus Ring Saw.

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

I thought your iron has to go to 700 to 800 degrees to be used for stained glass?

[@ARTyRV]

Solder melts 360 - 420 F. No need to overheat iron tip or iron’s handle for copper foil or lead work. Of course working with zinc or rebar you would need to increase the tip temperature. That’s why we recommend a rheostat- to dial in the temp you need.

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

Thank you for your videos im just getting into stained glass and still doing a little research

[@ARTyRV]

Yes I understand . Buy an iron that goes to that temp , but you can dial it back when. Thanks so much for watching!

[@hollytibbetts2003]

Lol note to self: Soldering iron is NOT a paint brush:D

[@susanbishop2116]

I am

[@fayette202]

Helpful info, but you're showing precision soldering techniques from what? 6 feet away?

[@ARTyRV]

Hi! This follow-up video should help! Thanks for watching!

[@ARTyRV]

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[@roymichaeldeanable]

Never gives temperatures

[@ARTyRV]

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[@123456789idontcare]

Good instruction but not close enough. I can’t really see what your doing

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[@antoinettelotz1173]

Camera is too far to see

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[@chriseggleston7573]

Your background music is annoying

[@ARTyRV]

Sorry about that. It’s an old video. This one is much improved: How To Solder Stained Glass kzbin.info/aero/PLKBaFDgqVHzbqa2Ht5iUA8_05JacoO8vG I hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@susangreen3370]

Too far away.

[@ARTyRV]

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[@susangreen3370]

Thanks for the update…much better❤️

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[@auberjenewhitney2617]

You say 'look at this', 'see how this works', 'watch this', 'let me show you' and it's all pointless because from 5' away we can't SEE anything. Very frustrating. You may or may not have good information but a ''lecture on stained glass is useless without visuals.

[@ARTyRV]

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