Demonstration: How to Make a Leaded-Glass Lampshade

The Neustadt's conservator Susan Tomlin demonstrates the labor-intensive process of creating a Tiffany-style leaded glass lampshade.

[@jimfrick826]

Thankyou for this great video. It gives me confidence that I can do this.

[@patriciasteward8533]

UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL AND CREATIVE AND...INSPIRING...THANK YOU!!!

[@Shelleyshelleyxyz]

Thank you very much for sharing your technique. Hope to see more of your tutorial pieces.

[@robbygermasain5093]

Wow, you are a true artist.

[@fernandasegovia7710]

So beautiful !!!

[@freiamaya]

Great video, but have missed attaching the top ring to the shade!

[@lisajarvis2838]

Very very nice job!!

[@jacquelinepuga8315]

Amazing!

[@szopanawsi]

beautiful 🌺

[@aidarina-o2n]

This is really creative 👍

[@chrisstewart5992]

I have found it to be so much easier to glue the pattern to the glass. To each his own. Very nice.

[@gloriaosorio5713]

Hermoso ese trabajo de las lámparas

[@justenhenderson3412]

Hi there, amazing! just a quick question, how do you transfer the pattern off the wood and onto paper? also, after you have completed the lamp shade, do you somehow solder a wire frame underneath so that it can be put onto a lamp? thank you so much!

[@TrofArtTV]

Super

[@gloriaosorio5713]

Buenas tardes me puedes indicar con qué se pegan las lámparas de vitral en plástico mil gracias

[@alejandrocampos4733]

Hola que metal hutilizas para reforzar las baja y alta de la lampara. Muchas gracias .... Muy bonito resultado,

[@nannytimes5nlovethem824]

I'm new to searching about Tiffany style lamps. Just inherited some, and on bottom it says made in china 2001. I know they are not authentic ones, but do they have any value ? If anyone can answer me it would be appreciated.

[@anacanamero9513]

Fantástica 👏👏👏

[@lisajarvis2838]

Same method I was taught at school- but can't find anything of this Craft close to me so I can do at home!😥

[@anaisboudot3705]

Hello, thanks for sharing. What are you puting with the pincel before solding ?

[@АндрейА-б2ю]

Красиво! Лайк!

[@sherryblanche4816]

Where do you get the mold? I need to feed a large shade my Mom made & cannot fine a foam mold.

[@debweissman8364]

beautiful! Could you tell me if you tinned the ring on top before soldering to glass? How did you accomplish tinning the brass?

[@stevecarlisle3323]

Depending on how good you get, these lamps can be built so they look like the were built with small series lead came. Precise fit up, and close attention to even copper tape application, and solder bead up. The method of soldering shown, is basic and crude. Each to his own. I used a acid type patina rub, looked broken blackish tarnish.

[@susanvangilder2015]

Why is there no sound?

[@lisajarvis2838]

I've been looking for the foil tape, flux and soldier here in 🇬🇧 but can't find- and the only coloured glass place in 🇬🇧 I found will not send glass to me!!

[@mac5houstonatgmail]

Lisa Jarvis have you tried ordering from Delphi Glass in the USA? I believe they will ship to Great Britain. They’re one of the largest suppliers here and great people to deal with.

[@cornishallotment]

Creative glass guild in Bristol.

[@manoranjanbarman986]

nice

[@crafty_gem6563]

What is that? The thing you are attaching the glass to?

[@waqasirshadsandhu7379]

it's copper foiling. Step 1: Cut the stones/glass according to the design. 2: polishing (if gemstones) 3: layout 4: copper foiling 5: soldering 6: spot soldering 7: welding (if you need to make base) 8: send the lamp to market and it would be about 3000 to 5000 USD but..... if your lamp is made of gemstones then it would be about 15,000 USD which we're already selling

[@theneustadt]

The glass is soldered piece by piece over a wooden mold that dictates the shape of the lampshade. Hope this helps.

[@CP-fe6jr]

i think this is a definition of how NOT to do it, I write from some experience.

[@pd9935]

Make a video then

[@JustAriel]

what kind of magic Glass cutter is that looks like a freaking pen

[@theneustadt]

The glass cutter has a carbide wheel. Like those used by the Tiffany Studios.

[@susanvangilder2015]

@@theneustadt Where could I buy a carbide wheel glass cutter like that?

[@60Airflyte]

No sound is annoying. I couldn’t finish watching.

[@loisales9549]

Very beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💕💕💕💕💕💞💞

[@Bullygirl8]

There is no voice on your video?

[@5612-w6o]

patina is a color paint, isn't it? thanks

[@theneustadt]

Patina can be achieved with paints, but Tiffany used and electroplating bath and chemicals to create his rich patinas.

[@5612-w6o]

what chemicals are you@@theneustadt

[@susanvangilder2015]

I love the video, but it had no sound!

[@irenezewski]

great job, but this is copper foil, not leaded.

[@nikegalavis5075]

No me gusta.

[@barisich2635]

Без звука это очень гнетущее

[@thoml1846]

Where is the sound ?

[@Bisschoffe]

That is amazing I hope to create something as beautiful as this one day. Thanks you for sharing.

[@J94Gerard]

Bohokin has the best Tiffany Lamps in the UK I think. They're made like this.

[@ejicon3099]

What a wonderful skill to have. Thanks for sharing.

[@marlync.mosqueda9380]

Felicidades hermoso trabajo. Gracias por compartir

[@glasbroeslerberlin5849]

i repaired lots of these crappy ones made in prisons all over the world, but this one is solid and will last! the weight will rip it of top section if it`s not done probably! Greets from Berlin 44

[@anthonyboarman3833]

What is the glass that looks like it has clear area?

[@jasoneckhart1997]

Good clean lines...nice work!

[@dianevessels2632]

Very pretty.

[@ВитражиМакиша]

Cool !!!!!!!!!!!

[@vidycz15]

oh my I love this!!

[@wanaromedia948]

Super, perfekt

[@beatrizmendivil3312]

Wanaro Media 9

[@amyspross1385]

It's really beautiful! How do you put the outline on the mode and what is the mode made of? I have made a few lamp shades but for the dome is a different method.

[@theneustadt]

The mold is made of wood, and the pattern is incised into the wood using a dremel. Hope that helps!

[@lathifasameera4251]

@@theneustadt where u will find these type of moulds?

[@canoeman621]

Holding a foiled piece of glass and soldering OVER your bare hands while holding it to the form? Are you insane?

[@TomIowa1]

When the title said "Leaded-Glass" I thought this was something new - but it is not leaded glass - that is the copper foil technique. Disappointed!

[@lisaandpaulg]

Are you referring to lead came? If so, you may not find a lot of examples of this in a lamp. Even if you were working with a panel lamp (composed of 4 or more flat panels) the lead and cement would add a lot of weight to a piece that is only supported in one spot in the center. It's architecturally difficult to manage and build as the lead technique also relies on pressure tapping to push the pieces into place -- difficult on a 3-d form. You may find an exception, but generally, form or panel lamps are copper foil.

[@theneustadt]

Tiffany referred to his shades and windows as "leaded glass," so we are using the historically accurate term to describe his work.