HOW TO - Soldering Stained Glass Suncatcher Edges for a Perfect Finish - Edge Beading

You ask, I deliver. This is a real-time edge beading tutorial. It's a little boring watching someone solder the edges, but real-time is the best way to accurately show what I'm doing. I show how I get a thick soldered bead around the edges of my stained glass suncatchers.
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[@davep2569]

Your soldering technique is absolutely flawless. Your Grandfathers tutoring and your obvious reception to his technique results copper foil work that is beautiful!! I’ve worked with stained glass, foil and lead, over 40 years and very, very few individuals possess your soldering ability. I’d love to see some of your larger panel work displayed on You Tube too.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Oh you're too kind, thank you! Nothing's flawless, but I've worked hard to improve my soldering over the years, so I appreciate you noticing my technique.

[@katiestandish4328]

You have set the bar for me. Your soldering is absolutely stunning!! Thank you 😁

[@phunguyenvan2982]

That's so great! Really thank you and your video, it has taught me a lot of things in glass edge welding techniques, it is very helpful for my work in Vietnam. Wishing you lots of luck in your work!

[@catnilednam7777]

Thank you for this! I have been trying to figure out how to get a nice beaded edge for months. You’re an excellent teacher. Keep the videos coming 😃

[@abbiepaschal7583]

This is one of the best soldering videos I've seen. Great job and beautiful rose.

[@janerobo5911]

The real time demonstration of how you form the bead is really helpful. Thank you for another great video 🥰

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Oh good, I'm glad!! 🤗

[@maryedwards1986]

I gifted my granddaughter with a 12 hour stained glass class for her 14th birthday and took the class with her. She enjoyed herself but I'm hooked! My problem is that I am a perfectionist and beading has been my downfall. I tend to go back over and over the solder until my foil is melted. I suspected this would happen so I wisely used practice pieces. I was so excited after I watched your video and wanted to tell you that of the dozens of stained glass artists I've watched your beading and the instruction is by far the best. I'm going to heat up my iron (same as yours) and do some edge beading.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Omg what an amazing gift to give your granddaughter! Also very exciting that you're hooked now too! This craft can definitely be a little frustrating for a perfectionist - believe me, I understand! Just remember not to be so hard on yourself, no one sees the imperfections as critically as ourselves. I'm so happy to hear you found the video helpful, and I hope it helps your beading! Remember, you can always use hobby came if you don't want to do edge beading!

[@maryedwards1986]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass Thank you for the encouragement. I went back to my beading and I progressed some but my other big fault is impatience. I didn't allow enough time for the solder to set a little and I was also compelled to "fix" the places where blobs of solder met. In watching your video again and again and going back to other artists' videos that were skilled I can see that this seems to be the way the process plays out. After a night of soldering in my sleep I'm ready to get at it again this morning.

[@penni6432]

New to stained glass. Just made my first piece three weeks ago. After taking my first class, this technique may take longer but it looks so much better than dragging the edges. Thank you for sharing.

[@dianepounsberry180]

Great!! Thanks!! I searched and found your general soldering tutorial...THANK you!! I have the MOST trouble with that part!

[@bahbahblacksheep19]

I’m soooooo glad I found your videos!!!

[@barbaracadwell3091]

Your technique is one of the best. You are good at teaching. I share this video on all the Facebook Stained Glass groups, whenever some anyone asks about edge beading!

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thank you, I'm happy that this video has helped so many people!

[@4Brandy4]

I’m so grateful for this video! I’m currently in a class and we haven’t learned this at all. I decided to make a piece at home and tried to tin and make it look nice, but now that I have seen your video, I am hopeful I can actually do it with beading. Thank you, thank you!!

[@speedmom1702]

It makes sense, the most important part is lowering the temp. I never would have thought to lower it to 360 though. Thanks! 🙂

[@kelsicharles6765]

Ya I has that problem too, I couldn’t get a true round edge it just flattens out or drips :( gonna try lowering the temp more!!

[@theresevarney4715]

I love the close up views. I can see exactly what you are doing! Thank you so much! Please keep posting these wonderful videos!

[@brianmiller1891]

Great instruction! Thank you for posting this!

[@diannephillips5104]

This is another fab tutorial. I've started finishing with black patina now and, after watching one of your previous videos where you say to use wire wool, wow - what a revelation! My patina looks so good now, it really has made such a difference. Now I know how, I'll start beading my edges properly too 👍 Thank you so much.

[@leansenff1674]

If you clean with baking soda the patina will get darker

[@angelahumphries4350]

Omg!! You make it look so easy!!

[@caroltillietmo6889]

Thank you. You do a beautiful job.

[@2003culino]

You make that look so easy! Beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@geminifox475]

Very good, This is the part I struggle with. Plus when I see Stained glass pieces for sale ,, I notice the soldering, most of the time, it’s messy. Yours is gorgeous

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thank you!

[@claireyt6835]

Thanks for this video !

[@sleepychamaeleon]

Nicely done, thanks.

[@wesandchelle]

Thank you! This is just what I needed. Now I'm going to give it a try.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

You're welcome, good luck!!

[@janellis4622]

You are amazing and a very good teacher. Thank you.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

You are so welcome - I'm glad to be helpful!

[@troubledair]

very nice edge work. thanks for showing it.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thank you 🙂

[@kellysapach]

Great camera work! Nice to see close-up views.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thanks! Sometimes it's hard to solder while filming so close, but it's important to show exactly what I'm doing. 🙂

[@carolgowin2459]

I definitely learned a few things here. Thank you

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Oh that makes me happy! I'm glad to be of some help 🙂

[@pecosriverrat]

Soooo helpful!! Thanks :)

[@roselucht4583]

Thank you I never could figure out how to do that !

[@B30pt87]

Excellent!

[@whiskey3tango]

Really appreciate this video! I was having trouble covering 20 g wire around pieces and this technique works beautifully!!! Thank you so much!😄

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Yay! I'm so glad you found this helpful 🤗

[@juliesilvasy9490]

Thank you so much...this is very helpful

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful 🤗

[@juliesilvasy9490]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass temperature is everything

[@Stained-Leverre]

good rose　nice！！😀I support you from Japan

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thanks!

[@georgeokane6608]

great job! just like my masters in art college. :-)

[@Snowisper]

Once again, I wished I would have seen this video at the very beginning of my journeys, as it drove me crazy trying to figure out how finished pieces achieved this look!! I didn't even think to set the temperature down on my soldering iron! A couple questions: For edge bead soldering like this, does gel flux work better than liquid flux? I find myself reapplying liquid flux sometimes as it seems like it evaporated, or dried up as I'm moving along. Also, I have a whole spool of solder that looks like it has oxidized or whatever as it's been sitting my my garage and this summer has been a HOT one. Is it still fine to use? Do I need to do anything to it to make it usable, or do I just need to purchase another spool and do a better job of storing my soldering supplies? Thanks so much! Honestly you are one of the best stained glass artists I have come across so far on youtube. If you created classes, I would 100% completely sign up!!

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thank you so much for your kind words! As far as flux, it doesn't matter. If you use gel, you can pretty much flux the whole edge and go, but if you use liquid flux, I'd flux a little section at a time, as it does dry faster than gel or paste. You can still use oxidized solder (I had some pretty old stuff from my grandpa that was somewhat oxidized). Try it out, if it gives you issue, you can unspool the solder in sections and steel wool it a little to make it useable again)

[@douglasgaunt9806]

Nice so that's how done

[@abfdesignstudios]

I loved watching this video, I've never done this but can't wait to try. It's so beautiful! Just wondering if you can use a heatgun afterwards and do an allover heat blast to smooth all the lines and make them more continuous?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I have no idea, but I imagine the concentrated heat from a heat gun would risk cracking the glass

[@kikoiekiko7440]

90 percent sure that was black magic, thank you so much for making the video. two quick questions. when you decided that you needed more flux what signs indicated that you needed flux? when i try to build up my bead it will spill over the sides how does yours not spill over? I do have my iron at 360°c

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Haha you're welcome! When I'm tapping the solder, if it starts getting lumpy/forming peaks, that means I need more flux, cause the flux allows the solder to flow and stay smooth. Make sure you tin the front and back edges first, I feel like that gives the solder a base to grab onto so that it doesn't just fall off (I don't know if that makes sense, lol). Make sure you're not lingering with your iron too long, that's the only reason I can think of why the store would fall.

[@jennyromero37]

What are the gloves that you are using with the pink dots? I've been in search of some that would work well. The 2 that I've tried were not very good.

Thank you so much for this video! I am just starting out in this craft and am really grateful for your clear and thorough instructions. I was just wondering, what glass did you use for this project?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I'm glad to be helpful! I used bullseye's cranberry pink white streaky

Thank you so much! Beautiful! @@SamanthaAshleyGlass

[@hortensehorseman5328]

Thank you! This is very helpful. What type of glove are you wearing?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

It's actually a heat resistant glove for hair styling tools

[@stephaniehamilton7475]

Thank you for showing us this. I'm just curious... why would we do that instead of using hobby came?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

It's mostly just a personal preference, and depends on the project. I usually prefer the look of beading the edges of my smaller pieces (specially on my flowers, just cause it looks more organic), but I'll use came on larger pieces. One reason to bead the edges instead of using hobby came though is if you're wanting to apply a copper patina, since the patina doesn't work on lead.

[@scottmorris4914]

great video, and great technique. What temp do you use for tinning?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thanks! I just tin quickly at 410°

[@MrHiArt]

Great video instruction! You have a talent for this creative work! My like and subscribe to you! Keep making beauty! You are doing great! I wish you creative inspiration! Best regards Mr.Hi! :)

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thank you!

[@gailkirkwood541]

Mine ever looks that good.

[@MaisieStirfry]

I've just recently come across your videos and they're very helpful, thank you! I too think your soldering is excellent, and I've noticed that you never seem to have black "bits" appearing in your solder lines; would know by any chance why this might be happening to me? Perhaps I'm using too much flux? Thank you again!

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Hi! Thank you! The black bits are from flux - are you using liquid flux (I feel like the black bits happen more with liquid flux?) Try using less flux, or a liquid or paste flux, and just keep wiping off your iron tip multiple times while you're soldering.

[@MaisieStirfry]

Ok, good to have that confirmed--I'll try to put less on and see if that helps :) Thank you again! @@SamanthaAshleyGlass

[@catherinemartina6469]

what determines the soldering tip that you use? Also, what is your temperature set on? thank you

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I suppose personal preference. I like using a 3mm tip for most of my projects that have smaller pieces. I'll use a 5mm tip on larger panels, or if I'm using 1/4" foil for thick solder lines. 360°c for edge beading, and 410° for everything else

[@lisag2771]

Great tutorial! What solder did you use?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Thanks! I used Amerway 60/40

[@lisag2771]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass I can’t wait to try this technique. I’ve been struggling with my edges. Thanks for the quick response.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

@@lisag2771 I hope this way works for you! 🙂

[@RockAndRoadkill]

Oh, thank you so much for that video! It really does look easier when you do it 😅 What size is your tip actually? Much love from Germany, x Mary

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I use a 3.2 mm tip 👍🏻

[@RockAndRoadkill]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass Ahh, thank you for answering 🥰 Have you ever tried a bigger one? What makes the smaller tip work better for you?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

@@RockAndRoadkill I use the smaller tip when I'm soldering smaller suncatchers with lots of small pieces, and I'll use a 5mm tip for larger pieces. It's just a preference 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@michaelsrowland]

Do you have a video on making the rose?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I do! Here's the tutorial, and the pattern is available on Etsy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHdqYKffJxmm6ssi=BbjgTknzi2EE83YK

[@marilynboydadipasquale8358]

Do you use 60/40 solder to edge bead? Thank you.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Yes I do

[@hajiabdulrahimbinthoformia4374]

Hi! I just need to know what are the things to need to buy for beginner. Thank you.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Hi! So here's a link of everything that I actually use in my studio (it's a big list, the more you work with this medium, the more tools and supplies you accumulate). (www.amazon.com/shop/samanthaashleyglass ). The brands and types of supplies you get depends on the budget that you're working with, I would say though, that the bare minimum of what you need for a beginner is a small grinder (doesn't have to be anything large or fancy), a cutter, running pliers, 7/32" foil, flux, soldering iron, 60/40 solder (or lead-free if you prefer, though it's more difficult to work with), flux remover (or dawn dish soap), wax, and safety gear like goggles, gloves, etc. You can look at a number of stained glass websites like Delphi, and Anything in Stained Glass, as they have beginner kits you can purchase.

[@kamranmirza8008]

Who used to soldier voltage

[@debbielee8201]

How do you get such a nice black patina shiny coating?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I have a black patina tutorial on my page, if you want to check it out. It is slightly different than the way I did this one (I'll make a video for the super shiny patina too). The key was scrubbing the solder seams with magic eraser and Dawn before applying patina, and skipping steel wool.

[@debbielee8201]

Thank you! I will check it out.

[@AradhanaGulati]

Hi there, what solder wire do you use? Thank you :)

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I use 60/40, I mostly use Amerway or Canfield

[@myrnasagastegui-fn1rh]

Arte con vidrio

[@hebertsanchez9697]

Hola , muy interesante tu video, que soldador usas por favor?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I use the hakko fx601-02

[@jromero9621]

How did you turn that solder black on the final piece?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

With black patina

[@texasmarshalls]

can you link the solder you used along with the gloves?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

These are the gloves: amzn.to/3PvGzh8 The solder is Amerway 60/40 www.swartglass.com/Amerway-6040-Solder--Bulk-PricingbrBuy-5--1595brBuy-25--1450_p_10118.html

[@cyndithompson1387]

What brand solder do you use? Please and thank you.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

So for this piece I actually used some really old solder I had lying around from "federated-fry metals." I normally use Amerway or Canfield.

[@cyndithompson1387]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass thank you.

[@lindascheffler7861]

When you “grab” the solder from the roll, how do u keep it from falling off the iron on the way to the piece? Mine falls off the iron all the time!!!!

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

I make sure to clean the tip (by rubbing it on the sal ammoniac bar) before I grab the blob. I repeat that after a couple blobs.

[@lindascheffler7861]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass thank you! Your workmanship is outstanding!!

[@1mattwilliams1]

Great tutorial, however your steady hands make this look easy! No limit for you with that talent!

[@liekevdhoven]

It is dripping off the sides, even when I tap it really short. Do you know how I can fix this? Thank you!

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

What temp are you using, and what flux? I use a lower temp for edges (360). Make sure your edge is pretty level, cause even if it's tilted towards you or away from you, that can be enough for gravity to "spill" the solder over the edge.

[@DenGio55]

I’m sure this is a stupid question. What stops it from dripping onto the glass? And if it does how do you remove. Thanks!

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

That's a valid question! I'll try to explain it the best I can. Since the solder only sticks to the foil and not the glass, the foil acts as a barrier. So when you tap solder on the side, it sort of spills over onto the front and back of the glass, and starts to solidify as it reaches the edge of the foil barrier. That's why you have to go quick though, if you hold your iron on the edge too long, it'll keep the solder liquid, and then gravity will cause the solder to fall off the edge. In most cases, when solder falls off the edge, it doesn't "bond" with the solder lines that it hits - you can usually just flick it off with your finger or some tool. If it doesn't come off, you'll just have to go over that spot with your iron.

[@DenGio55]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass Thanks so much! I've not attempted this craft and want so much to try!!

[@daniellebenton5339]

I've tried this and the solder will drip over the edges. Any tips?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

There are a few things that could be happening. You might be tilting your piece towards you, thus allowing gravity to spill the solder over. Or you might be lingering too long, and too much heat is going to one spot. You want to bead slowly in a tapping motion, then let the solder cool for a few seconds. I also find it easier to edge bead with a smaller tip (I like to use a 3mm tip)

[@user-ir7eu4ru1i]

Is it 60/40 or 50/50 you're using?

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

60/40

[@smithkayoss]

Do you know why I can't grab a glob of solder? It just slides off. My tip is clean and freshly tinned. Also, when I pick up my iron, the solder doesn't pool, it leaves a hershy kiss point on it.

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

The Hershey kiss point is usually an issue of not enough flux. As far as why you can't grab a glob of solder, if your tip is tinned, you should be able to grab the solder, unless you're grabbing too much and gravity just isn't having it.

[@smithkayoss]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass thanks for the quick reply! Is it possible my iron isn't hot enough? I've got fresh Flux on there but it's still leaving points when I lift

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

@@smithkayoss you could try bumping up your iron to 410

[@smithkayoss]

@@SamanthaAshleyGlass that's what it is! I only have 1-10, not Temps so it's hard to know if you're not experienced I guess. Your video was super helpful thank you!

[@smithkayoss]

Now it's dripping all over the place 😫 idk if this is the craft for me lol I feel like I'm so close!

[@kamranmirza8008]

Please tell me soldring wire 60*40

[@SamanthaAshleyGlass]

Yes, I'm using 60/40

[@kamranmirza8008]

Thnx I like it u and ur work

[@kamranmirza8008]

Please help me I need solding wire and Flux .. please send me solding wire and Flux I am live in Pakistan